Instructions
Look at the patterns made of shapes. Figure out what comes next, describe the rules, and even create your own pattern! Good luck!
Part 1: What Comes Next?
Look at each pattern. Draw the shape or shapes that should come next in the blank space.
1. â–² â– â–² â– â–²
2. ◠◠★ â— â—
3. ♥ ♦ ♦ ♥ ♦
4. â– â–² â— â– â–²
Part 2: Create Your Own Pattern!
Use these three shapes to create your own cool, repeating pattern on the line below.
★ â— â–
Part 3: What's the Rule?
Look at the finished patterns and write down the rule. The first one is an example!
Example: ♥ ★ ♥ ★ ♥ ★
The Rule is: heart, star, then repeat.
1. ♦ ♦ ♣ ♦ ♦ ♣ ♦ ♦ ♣
The Rule is:
2. → ↑ ↠↓ → ↑ ↠↓
The Rule is:
Answer Key
Part 1: What Comes Next?
- â–² â– â–² â– â–² â–
- ◠◠★ ◠◠★ â—
- ♥ ♦ ♦ ♥ ♦ ♦ ♥
- â– â–² â— â– â–² â— â–
Part 2: Create Your Own Pattern!
Answers will vary. The pattern should use the given shapes and repeat.
Example: ★ ◠■★ ◠■★ â— â–
Part 3: What's the Rule?
(Wording may vary)
- The Rule is: Two diamonds, then one club, then repeat.
- The Rule is: Right arrow, up arrow, left arrow, down arrow, then repeat.