Patterns Patterns Everywhere...and Real Life 3-D Shape Learning (Introductory Lesson and Song)

Recognizing patterns assists children in later algorithms in math, in problem solving, in printing, in artistic expression, and in reading and writing development.

Looking for patterns in the world around them is generally fun for Kindergarten-aged children, and we engage in it in a variety of ways at school.  If your child has access to a computer, they can play the game on the link below.  It contains a multiple-levelled pattern maze game for a variety of stages of learning.  Also on the site is a game to match 2-D and 3-D shapes that will be used to introduce our sorting and shape building in class.

http://more2.starfall.com/m/math/geometry-demo/load.htm?f



A catchy song to examine 2-D shapes in a child's everyday life can be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htcuPenTg38

There is also a catchy 3-D shape song that can be found at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9L9l86N-xM


If you have any questions about your children's learning, or about the hamper items for our Christmas Cheer food items, I welcome the opportunity to speak with you.  The items are requested to be delivered to our classroom by December 20th at the latest.  I can be reached at 204-984-9600 x.5.

God bless,
Mrs. Butterfield
BSLS Kindergarten Teacher