First graders learn to spot patterns — colors, shapes, sounds, and moves that repeat in order — and to predict what comes next, a key thinking skill in computer science.
Students will be able to…
Patterns are all around us — things that repeat in order! Finding patterns helps you guess what comes next. What patterns can you find?
Project this and tap each idea. Have children find patterns and guess what comes next.
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Patterns repeat in order — and help you guess what’s next!
Children practice.
Children use.
Children modify.
Children conclude.
Aligned to the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and ISTE Standards for Students.
Model and extend patterns.
Recognize patterns as steps.
Use patterns in sequences.
Computational Thinker.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have children make a color or clap pattern at home and ask a family member what comes next. A printable patterns sheet is in the Computer Science library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.