Pattern Play – Sprout, Grow & Bloom

Help little learners explore repeating patterns with this colourful, hands-on EYFS maths activity!

Children can copy, continue and create simple repeating patterns using colourful shape cards and pattern mats.
Sprout – Copy the Pattern

Children copy completed repeating patterns using matching shape cards.

Grow – Continue the Pattern

Children identify what comes next and complete repeating patterns.

Bloom – Create a Pattern

Children use a blank pattern mat to design and explain their own repeating patterns.

What’s Included:

• 3 differentiated pattern mats
• 24 colourful shape cards
• Clear instructions and teaching prompts
• 6-page printable PDF

Learning Benefits:

• Recognising and continuing repeating patterns
• Shape and colour recognition
• Early mathematical reasoning
• Problem-solving and logical thinking
• Fine motor development
• Mathematical language and communication

Perfect for EYFS continuous provision, maths areas, small-group activities, childminders and home learning.

Simply print, cut out the cards and laminate for repeated use.

Created by Playful Patch – Hands-on resources for little learners.