Decreasing Patterns Worksheet: Observe and Draw What Comes Next
This worksheet helps children learn to identify and continue decreasing patterns, developing their observation and logical reasoning skills.
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Logical Reasoning Activity Book for Preschool & Kindergarten | Patterns, Sudoku, Mazes & Coding
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Curriculum
- Patterns > Patterns
How to use this worksheet
Look at the patterns in each box. Figure out the pattern and draw the next shape in the sequence in the space provided.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Crayons
Extension activities
- 1Create your own patterns using different objects.
- 2Find patterns in your home or classroom.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
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