For example
Red bead, blue bead, red bead: the necklace follows a pattern.
In Grade 1
Children copy a pattern first, then continue it, and only later make one of their own and say the rule out loud.
Watch out for
Children often continue a pattern by guessing what looks nice instead of finding the part that repeats. Ask what comes again and again.
Say it at home
Clap a short rhythm and ask your child to clap it back, then keep it going without you.
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