California Preschool Learning Foundations - ECEZero2Three ...

MATHEMATICS
154 | Algebra and Functions
At around 48 months of age At around 60 months of age
2.0 Children begin to recognize 2.0 Children expand their
simple, repeating patterns.* understanding of simple,
repeating patterns.*
2.1 Begin to identify or recognize a
simple repeating pattern.
Examples Examples
• Recognizes a simple repeating pattern made
with interlocking cubes, such as yellow, green,
yellow, green.
• Sings, moves, or claps through part of a pattern
song (e.g., the teacher begins a “clap-pat-clappat”
pattern, and the child repeats with guidance).
• Anticipates a repeating pattern in a storybook,
with support.
2.2 Attempt to create a simple
repeating pattern or participate
in making one.
Examples Examples
• Puts together connecting blocks in alternating
colors to form a repeating pattern, with guidance.
• Demonstrates a pattern of claps, signs, or
movements, with guidance.
• Lines up pretzel sticks and cheese slices to
make patterns at snack time.
2.1 Recognize and duplicate simple
repeating patterns.
• Fills in an item missing from a pattern (e.g., apple,
pear, apple, pear), with guidance.
• Copies simple repeating patterns, using the same
kind of objects as the original pattern.
• Attempts to sing, sign, move, or clap through a
pattern song, trying to maintain the pattern.
2.2 Begin to extend and create simple
repeating patterns.
• Adds a red bead and then a blue bead in a
red-blue-red-blue pattern to complete a bead
necklace.
• Alternates short and tall blocks to make a fence
around a farm.
• Makes up a clapping or action pattern, “clap,
clap, hop, hop” in rhythm to a song.
• Uses different materials such as buttons, beads,
or sequins to create patterns.
* A simple repeating pattern has two repeating elements. Examples are as follows: A-B-A-B (e.g., red-blue-red-blue);
A-A-B-B (e.g., dog-dog-cat-cat); A-B-B-A-B-B (e.g., clap-stomp-stomp-clap-stomp-stomp); and so forth.
Preschool Learning Foundations, Volume 1 • California Department of Education