Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to organize animals into patterns based on their numbers.

Materials and Prep

• Noah's Number Patterns worksheet (provided)
• Pencil or crayons

Activities

• Activity 1: Counting Animals

Start by counting the number of animals on the worksheet. Use your finger to point at each animal as you count.

• Activity 2: Sorting Animals

Now, let's sort the animals into groups based on their numbers. For example, put all the animals with one dot in one group, all the animals with two dots in another group, and so on.

• Activity 3: Creating Patterns

Next, let's create some patterns using the animals. You can start with a simple pattern like "1 dot, 2 dots, 1 dot, 2 dots" and continue the pattern. Try to come up with your own patterns too!

• Activity 4: Drawing Patterns

Now it's time to draw your own patterns! Use the animals as a guide and draw a pattern of your choice. Be creative!

Talking Points

• Animals can be different in many ways, including the number of dots on their bodies.
• Counting helps us keep track of how many animals there are.
• Sorting means putting things into groups based on their similarities.
• Patterns are sequences that repeat in a specific way. We can use the animals to create patterns.