1st Grade Math

Fundamental mathematics concepts for first grade students including basic arithmetic, counting, and number sense.

Advanced Topics

Understanding Patterns

Recognizing and Creating Patterns

Patterns are regular arrangements of objects, colors, or numbers. Learning to find and make patterns helps your brain get better at math.

Types of Patterns

  • Color patterns: red, blue, red, blue...
  • Shape patterns: circle, square, circle, square...
  • Number patterns: 1, 2, 1, 2...

Why Patterns Matter

Patterns are everywhere—on your clothes, in music, and in nature. They help us predict what comes next and solve problems.

Making Your Own Patterns

Try making patterns with blocks, crayons, or even snacks!

Examples

  • Arranging beads as red, green, red, green.

  • Jumping in a left-right, left-right pattern during a game.

In a Nutshell

Patterns repeat in a certain way and help us understand order and prediction.