Instructions
Hello, super pattern detective! A pattern is something that repeats over and over again in a special order. Your mission is to look at the shapes below, figure out the pattern, and complete the puzzles. Let's get started!
Part 1: Find the Secret Code!
Circle the group of shapes that repeats in each row. This is the secret code of the pattern!
| 1. | â— | â– | â— | â– | â— | â– |
| 2. | ▲ | ▲ | ★ | ▲ | ▲ | ★ |
| 3. | ♥ | ♦ | ♦ | ♥ | ♦ | ♦ |
Part 2: Continue the Pattern!
Draw the next three shapes to finish each pattern.
| 1. | â– | â–² | â– | â–² | |||||
| 2. | ★ | ◠| ◠| ★ | ◠| ◠| |||
| 3. | ♦ | ♥ | ■| ♦ | ♥ | ■|
Part 3: Be the Pattern Creator!
Use circles (â—) and triangles (â–²) to make your very own pattern in the boxes below.
Now, create any pattern you can imagine using at least three different shapes!
Answer Key
Part 1: Find the Secret Code!
The "secret code" (the repeating part) for each pattern is:
- The repeating part is: â— â–
- The repeating part is: ▲ ▲ ★
- The repeating part is: ♥ ♦ ♦
Part 2: Continue the Pattern!
| 1. | â– | â–² | â– | â–² | â– | â–² | â– | ||
| 2. | ★ | ◠| ◠| ★ | ◠| ◠| ★ | ◠| ◠|
| 3. | ♦ | ♥ | ■| ♦ | ♥ | ■| ♦ | ♥ | ■|
Part 3: Be the Pattern Creator!
Answers will vary. Great job for creating your own unique patterns!