Shape Pattern Worksheet: Identify and Color the Next Shape!
This worksheet helps children ages 3-5 recognize and continue simple repeating shape patterns, an early form of the logical reasoning that later supports algebraic thinking. Coloring the shape that comes next also requires children to first identify each shape by name, reinforcing basic geometry vocabulary.
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Month 3: Learning & Development | Ages 4-5
This is page 23 of the pack. Ages 4-5 · Pre-KAges 4-5 · ReceptionAges 4-5 · LKGAges 4-5
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- Topic:
- Patterns
- Skill:
- Patterns: Identify and extend patterns.
- Pack:
- Page 23 of 39 in Month 3: Learning & Development | Ages 4-5.
How to use this worksheet
Look at the first row of shapes together and name each one aloud, such as circle, square, circle, square. Ask your child what shape they think comes next in the pattern and why. Have them color that shape to complete the row. Continue through the remaining rows, encouraging your child to say the pattern rule out loud each time before coloring.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Crayons
Extension activities
- 1Create your own shape patterns using buttons, blocks, or other small objects.
- 2Use the shapes from the worksheet to make a picture, like a house or a robot.
- 3Go on a pattern hunt around the house, looking for repeating patterns in tiles, fabric, or wallpaper.
- 4Make a wearable pattern, like a bead bracelet, alternating two colors or shapes.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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