Button Pattern

Size: Approximately 17.5cm x 20.5cm, with 6 pattern cards and 6 giant buttons.

There are many ways to teach patterns and this activity is one of them! It can help the children to remain focus. Here are some ways to play with this set.

How to play?

1) 2yo - 3.5yo: Pick one pattern card and encourage child to place the giant buttons on the shirt, copy the colours just like the ones on the card.

2) 3.5yo - 5yo: Train the children's understanding. Parent to pick a card, not showing it to the child. Parent to give verbal instructions to the child. Example: The red button is at the top right hand. Next to it is the yellow button. Do it until all the coloured buttons are on the shirt. Reveal the pattern card.

3) 3.5yo - 5yo: Train their memory skill. Pick a card and give the child 10 seconds to memorise the pattern/colours. Cover the pattern card and encourage the child to arrange the coloured buttons like the ones on the card. Reveal the pattern card.

Recommended age-group: 2yo - 5yo