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Year 1
Composing pattern block images
I can make different pictures and patterns using pattern blocks.
New
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Year 1
Composing pattern block images
I can make different pictures and patterns using pattern blocks.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Pattern blocks can be used to create pictures and patterns.
- Pattern blocks can be rotated to fit them against other blocks.
- Different pattern blocks can be used to fill the same shape.
- Joining the pattern blocks in different ways will create different shapes.
Keywords
Pattern blocks - Blocks or tiles of different shapes.
Picture - An image.
Rotate - To spin around.
Pattern - An arrangement that follows a rule. A repeated set of numbers, shapes or objects.
Common misconception
May not identify which pattern block will fill the shape of a space.
Model filling spaces using trial and error, each time describing why it does / does not fit.
Allow children time to explore and play with blocks, to both print and make pictures and patterns. Task them to create specific pictures eg. can you make a person? Protect time to allow children to make pictures with other found materials as well.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
How many hats are there?
4
6
Q2.
Match each set of counters to the numeral that represents how many there are altogether.
7
5
6
Q3.
Which hat has a pattern?
Q4.
Which animal has a pattern?
Q5.
Which cake has a pattern?
Q6.
How many objects have a pattern?
3
5
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What are these called?
patterns
colours
Q2.
Which two pictures use the same pattern blocks?
A
Q3.
Which picture could you make with these blocks?
B
C
Q4.
Which picture shows that this purple pattern block has been rotated?
Q5.
Which picture could you make with these pattern blocks?
A
C
Q6.
Which pattern blocks could you use to fill this shape?
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