Patterning Worksheets
A collection of patterning worksheets to help children recognise, continue and create patterns. Patterning is an important early maths skills that children must learn.
Shape Patterns / Colour Patterns
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Card Set: Making Patterns (New!)
Challenge children to continue increasingly complex patterns using blocks. |
Card Set: Making Shapes (New!)
Challenge children to visualise and then make increasingly complex shapes using blocks. |
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Shape Patterns Sheet 1
Children work out the next shape in the pattern sequences and then create a pattern of their own. |
Shape Patterns Sheet 2
Children work out the next shape in the pattern sequences and then create a pattern of their own. |
Colour Patterns Sheet 1
Children work out the next shape (and its colour) in the pattern sequences and then create a pattern of their own. |
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Colour Patterns Sheet 2
Children work out the next shape (and its colour) in the pattern sequences and then create a pattern of their own. |
Colour Patterns Sheet 3 (harder)
Children work out the next shape (and its colour) in the pattern sequences and then create a pattern of their own. |
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Counting Patterns / Number Patterns
Early Number Pattern Worksheets
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Forwards in 2s
Complete number patterns counting in 2s. |
Forwards & Backwards in 2s
Complete number patterns counting forwards and backwards in 2s. |
Forwards in 2s (w/ Guide)
Complete number patterns counting in 2s with the help of a hundred board. |
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Forwards & Backwards in 2s (w/ Guide)
Complete number patterns counting forwards and backwards in 2s with the help of a hundred board. |
Forwards in 5s
Complete number patterns counting in 5s.
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Forwards & Backwards in 5s
Complete number patterns counting forwards and backwards in 5s. |
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Forwards in 5s (w/ Guide)
Complete number patterns counting in 5s with the help of a hundred board. |
Forwards & Backwards in 5s (w/ Guide)
Complete number patterns counting forwards and backwards in 5s with the help of a hundred board. |
Forwards in 10s
Complete number patterns counting in 10s. |
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Forwards & Backwards in 10s
Complete number patterns counting forwards and backwards in 10s. |
Forwards in 10s (w/ Guide)
Complete number patterns counting in 10s with the help of a hundred board. |
Forwards & Backwards in 10s (w/ Guide)
Complete number patterns counting forwards and backwards in 10s with the help of a hundred board. |
Mixed Number Pattern Worksheets
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Number Patterns 1
Determine the pattern ‘rule’. Then apply it to fill in the missing numbers. |
Number Patterns 2
Determine the pattern ‘rule’. Then apply it to fill in the missing numbers. |
Growing Patterns
These patterns grow! Determine the pattern ‘rule’ and fill in the missing numbers. |
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Growing Patterns (advanced)
These growing patterns will provide a challenge! Determine the pattern ‘rule’ and fill in the missing numbers. |
Multi-Step Patterns
Patterns that include 2 or more steps (eg. +2, -1) |
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2s Pattern Maze
Count in 2s to reach the finish! |
3s Pattern Maze
Count in 3s to reach the finish! |
4s Pattern Maze
Count in 4s to reach the finish! |
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5s Pattern Maze
Count in 5s to reach the finish! |
6s Pattern Maze
Count in 6s to reach the finish! |
7s Pattern Maze
Count in 7s to reach the finish! |
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10s Pattern Maze
Count in 10s to reach the finish! |
Counting Pattern Maze!
Count your way from the beginning to the end (counting in multiples of 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s and 7s) |
Learn to Count in…
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Number Mazes
A fun way to practice counting patterns and link to multiplication tables.
![]() Secret paths following different counting pattern lead from the start to the finish. Colour the path as you go. |
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![]() Follow the counting patterns to determine the missing numbers. |
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