Monster Pattern Strips

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• Ideal to use as an independent activity or as a numeracy group task.
• Children use the strips to identify and continue simple patterns.

How to use this resource:

• Print each sheet of four patterns and the set of rectangle answer cards.
• Individually, cut out the pattern strips and rectangle answer cards.
• Laminate each pattern strip and rectangle answer card.
• Provide each child or group with a copy of all the pattern strips and answer cards.
• Children look at the pattern, identify the missing element and place the answer card in the empty box to continue the pattern.
• A set of answer sheets has been provided for children to check their own workbook.

What’s next?:

• Encourage children to use counters to continue each pattern.
• Ask the children to draw the pattern into their workbooks.
• Invite the children to create their own monster pattern using the answer cards.

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