In the Early Years and Foundation Stage, repeating pattern play is an essential activity which supports early mathematical concepts such as sequencing, categorising, sizing and sorting.
Use our free printable to set up an autumn loose parts provocation for children. Using autumnal loose parts provides the children with tactile objects which will spark curiosity.
Through conversation you can deepen their understanding of nature and autumn: Are your children already pros at copying repeating patterns? Ask them if they can make the pattern longer? What comes next? Or maybe they can make their own repeating pattern.
