Tiip #187 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents (McKinley, Trombly): Patterns
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #187 Patterns The outline of your future path already exists, for you created its pattern by your past. ~ Sai Baba Patterns are everywhere! Kids love them! Recognizing patterns in numbers, geometry, and measurement helps get elementary kids thinking in a complex way that will help with the more abstract mathematical concepts they will study in higher grades. See how many patterns you and your child can find in your everyday lives. (Time, months, seasons, numbers, schedules, wallpaper prints, stories. . . ) Start a family list at the message center of patterns everyone finds. Be on the lookout every where. You can also create opportunities to develop your own patterns. Try a family challenge. Place a bucket of coins on the kitchen table. Challenge each family member to create a unique pattern using any variety of coins....