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The
Point Line - Teaching Patterns
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 chart paper.
Duration:
This lesson usually takes about 20 minutes. This experience should
be practiced for a minimum of five school days, (Monday through
Friday). Be sure to vary your manipulatives each time. Prepare
for some re-teaching time on the following Monday and Tuesday
before transitioning into graphing patterning experiences.
Model
of teaching approach: Ask your child to choose two different
manipulatives from the math box, i.e. keys and seashells. Begin a
pattern such as 2 shells and 3 keys (help your child to repeat
this in a line making 5 6 to repetitions). Clap out (or any other
rhythmic pattern of your choice) the pattern you have made
together. Now on the chart paper prepared with the line mark the
pattern in using bumps and dashes i.e. **---**---**---**---**.
Now
discuss with your child what else could these marks be called
besides bumps and dashes.
Review
your accomplishments and keep this in your child portfolio.
Note: These
pattern lessons can be changed from the original pattern and this
activity can be readdressed many times.
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.
The
North Star, by Peter H. Reynolds
Ish,
by Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator
The
Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds
Mary
Joy Lewis, MEd
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