Making Patterns
You and your child can make patterns together, either drawing them or using small objects. Start by drawing or arranging a color pattern, perhaps starting with three different colors. Repeat the pattern in a line several times. As you make the pattern, ask your child what comes next. If your child needs practice, you can make a pattern and ask him or her to copy it. Continue to work together. Your child may want to make patterns for you to copy, too.
Some patterns can be made with small toys, arranged perhaps as one car, two blocks, one animal, one car, two blocks, one animal, etc. This involves a higher level of difficulty and may not be appropriate for all children.