Summary
In “Making Patterns,” the Numberblocks spot and continue patterns. A full episode (4:35) from the BAFTA-winning maths series — quick to drop into a maths warm-up or centre.
Viewer safety
All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
“Making Patterns” helps children spot and continue patterns.
- What pattern did you notice in this episode?
- What part of the pattern keeps repeating?
- What would come next if the pattern continued?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: pattern, repeat, next, rule.
Try it: Make your own colour or number pattern and ask a partner what comes next.