Pattern Parade Kickoff

Lesson Plan • Intro to Repeating Units

30 MIN

Objective

Students will identify and extend AB, AAB, and ABB repeating patterns and name the repeating unit in at least 4 out of 5 tasks.

Key Patterns

AB AAB ABB

Skill

Identification & Extension

The "Unit"

In patterns, the Repeating Unit is the part that happens over and over. If you find the unit, you can build the pattern forever!

Instructional Arc

05

Body Pattern Hook

Lead the class in a "Clap, Stomp, Clap, Stomp" (AB) pattern. Ask: "What part keeps repeating?" Introduce "AAB" (Clap, Clap, Stomp) and "ABB" (Clap, Stomp, Stomp).

10

Naming the Unit

Use the Find the Repeating Unit slides to show shape patterns. Teach students to "circle the unit" (the smallest part that repeats). Practice labeling them with letters A and B.

10

Pattern Strips

Pairs use Pattern Cards to build a pattern on a strip. One student builds the first 2 units, the partner must "Extend the Parade" by 2 more units. Swap and repeat with a different pattern type.

05

The Unit Exit Ticket

Students complete the Extend the Pattern sheet. Focus check: Can they circle the unit AND predict the next 2 shapes?

Teacher Materials

Unit 2 Intro Slides

Body Pattern Game Cards

Student Materials

Pattern Strips & Shape Cards

Extend the Pattern Sheet

Pattern Parade Kickoff

Pattern Parade Plan

Find the Repeating Unit Slides

Pattern Cards and Strips

Move-to-the-Beat Body Patterns

Extend the Pattern Sheet