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Patterns - Using Jellybeans

Proficiency in: continue encouragement of independent investigation while maintaining development of continuing patterns by recording (written documentation in the form of a portfolio) findings on the beginnings of a number line. Supports the development of reproducing and extending patterns.

Materials needed: math manipulative box, chart paper with a straight line drawn through the middle, and crayons and pencils.

Activity: Parent begins and then your child extends a pattern. Pattern is documented on chart paper.

Duration: This lesson usually takes about 30-45 minutes. This experience should be practiced for a minimum of five school days, (Monday through Friday). Choose a special day for the jellybeans (or any other edible you choose. The other four days choose from our list (1-13). Note: These pattern lessons can be changed from the original pattern and this activity can be readdressed many times.

Model of teaching approach: Choosing 3 colors of jellybeans, usually 30 jellybeans do well. Begin a pattern red, red, red, blue, blue, blue, blue, orange, orange. Now have your child continue extending the pattern until all the jellybeans are used. Using the crayons and chart paper draw the pattern you designed together. Review your accomplishments and keep this in your child portfolio.

Here are a few ideas for enjoyable reading material you can share with your child to support the main idea of the lesson as well as connecting the concept of reading throughout all subject materials.

*Note: Please simply share these fun stories and exploration time by reading and discussing with your child.

1. Jellybeans, by Sylvia Van Ommen (Illustrator)

2. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Jellybeans: A Fourth of July Story, by Heather French Henry

3. The Giant Jellybean Jar, by Marcie Aboff, Paige Billin Frye (Illustrator)

4. King Bidgood's in the Bathtub, By Audrey Wood, Don Wood (Illustrator)

Mary Joy Lewis, MEd

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