Patterns

View colorful photos of objects observing the arrangement of shapes, lines, and colors. Design and pattern recognition builds a foundation for seeing "same" or "different" qualities.

Children's Literature

This book is one of the many books included in the "Learning Props" series. This book looks at how colors, lines, and shapes are arranged to make a pattern. Some of the patterns in this book include spots, stripes, spirals, checks, animal patterns, and patterns in nature. Patterns and what comes next is also addressed, as well as a page on matching patterns. This book is filled with vibrant, realistic photographs of various items familiar to children. The pages are heavy weight, making them easy to turn for young children. A pronunciation page at the end of the book is a great addition for any student learning the English language. The pictures in this book make it appealing to very young children that are beginning to identify objects around them. They will enjoy touching the pictures and naming what they see. Beginning readers will appreciate the clear labels located under each picture, and they will enjoy talking about the objects on each page. This book will help extend vocabulary by inviting children to ask and answer questions and share their knowledge. Reviewer: Melissa Hower