Growing Patterns for Year 1 Students

Basic growing patterns: simple number sequences, pattern rules, and visual representations designed for Year 1 learners.

Year 1 Growing Pattern Exercises
1 Simple Addition Pattern
Year 1 Problem 1
Complete the growing pattern:
1, 2, 3, 4, __, __
Definition:

Growing pattern: Numbers that get bigger in a special way

Pattern finding method:
  1. Look at the first numbers
  2. Count how many more to get to the next number
  3. See if it's the same for all numbers
  4. Keep going with the same rule
1
First
→
2
Second
→
3
Third
→
4
Fourth
→
5
Fifth
→
6
Sixth
Rule: Add 1 to get the next number
Step 1: Look at the pattern

We have: 1, 2, 3, 4

Step 2: Count how much to add

1 + 1 = 2, 2 + 1 = 3, 3 + 1 = 4

Step 3: See the rule

Each number goes up by 1

Step 4: Keep going

4 + 1 = 5, 5 + 1 = 6

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Final answer:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Easy rules:

• Count up: Add 1 each time

• Same rule: Use the same number every time

• Keep going: Use the same rule to finish

2 Skip Counting Pattern
Year 1 Problem 2
Complete the growing pattern:
2, 4, 6, 8, __, __
Definition:

Growing pattern: Numbers that get bigger in a special way

2
First
→
4
Second
→
6
Third
→
8
Fourth
→
10
Fifth
→
12
Sixth
Rule: Add 2 to get the next number
Step 1: Look at the pattern

We have: 2, 4, 6, 8

Step 2: Count how much to add

2 + 2 = 4, 4 + 2 = 6, 6 + 2 = 8

Step 3: See the rule

Each number goes up by 2

Step 4: Keep going

8 + 2 = 10, 10 + 2 = 12

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Final answer:

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

Easy rules:

• Count up: Add 2 each time

• Same rule: Use the same number every time

• Keep going: Use the same rule to finish

3 Simple Number Pattern
Year 1 Problem 3
Complete the growing pattern:
5, 6, 7, 8, __, __
Definition:

Growing pattern: Numbers that get bigger in a special way

5
First
→
6
Second
→
7
Third
→
8
Fourth
→
9
Fifth
→
10
Sixth
Rule: Add 1 to get the next number
Step 1: Look at the pattern

We have: 5, 6, 7, 8

Step 2: Count how much to add

5 + 1 = 6, 6 + 1 = 7, 7 + 1 = 8

Step 3: See the rule

Each number goes up by 1

Step 4: Keep going

8 + 1 = 9, 9 + 1 = 10

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Final answer:

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Easy rules:

• Count up: Add 1 each time

• Same rule: Use the same number every time

• Keep going: Use the same rule to finish

Year 1 Growing Patterns Summary
Learning Growing Patterns in Year 1
Key Words & Meanings

Growing pattern: Numbers that get bigger in a special way

Rule: The way to get from one number to the next

Number: A symbol that tells how many

Sequence: Numbers in order

Simple Rules

• Add 1: Count up by 1 (1, 2, 3, 4...)

• Add 2: Count up by 2 (2, 4, 6, 8...)

• Add 5: Count up by 5 (5, 10, 15, 20...)

• Same Rule: Use the same number to add each time

Steps to Find Patterns
  1. Look: See the first few numbers
  2. Count: See how much to get to the next number
  3. Check: Make sure it's the same for all numbers
  4. Use: Keep using the same rule
  5. Finish: Fill in all the missing numbers
Helpful Tips

• Count on fingers: Use your fingers to count up

• Draw dots: Draw dots to show each number

• Say out loud: Say the pattern out loud

• Check twice: Make sure your answer makes sense

Things to Watch Out For

• Changing the rule: Don't add different amounts

• Missing numbers: Don't skip any numbers

• Going backwards: Make sure numbers get bigger

• Mistakes: Check your adding

Memory Helpers

• Same, same, same: Use the same number every time

• Up, up, up: Numbers go up in growing patterns

• Rule, rule, rule: Remember your rule

• One, two, three: Count up by the same amount

\(Next = Current + 1\)
Simple Pattern Rule
Start slow: Begin with counting by 1s, then try 2s and 5s.
Use objects: Count with blocks or toys to see the pattern.
Practice often: The more you practice, the easier it gets!
Year 1 Pattern Practice
\(Pattern = Start + Count\)
Year 1 Pattern Rule
Count by 1s
1, 2, 3, 4, __, __
Rule: Add 1
Count by 2s
2, 4, 6, 8, __, __
Rule: Add 2
Count by 5s
5, 10, 15, 20, __, __
Rule: Add 5
Count by 3s
3, 6, 9, 12, __, __
Rule: Add 3
Pattern Types for Year 1:

Count by 1s: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...

Count by 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10...

Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25...

Count by 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50...

How to Do Pattern Worksheets:
  1. Look first: See what numbers are already there
  2. Find the rule: See how much to add each time
  3. Use the rule: Add the same amount to each number
  4. Check your work: Make sure your answers make sense
  5. Write clearly: Write your answers nicely
Year 1 Pattern Rules:

• Always add: Growing patterns only add numbers

• Same amount: Add the same number every time

• Numbers get bigger: Each number is larger than the last

• Check your work: Look back to make sure it's right

Pattern Steps
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How to Find Patterns
1
Look
2
Count
3
Add
4
Check
More Year 1 Practice
\(Next = Previous + Same\ Number\)
Pattern Rule
Practice 1
Practice Problem
Complete the pattern:
1, 3, 5, 7, __, __
Solution:

Rule: Add 2
Answer: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11

Practice 2
Practice Problem
Complete the pattern:
10, 20, 30, 40, __, __
Solution:

Rule: Add 10
Answer: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

Practice 3
Practice Problem
Complete the pattern:
4, 8, 12, 16, __, __
Solution:

Rule: Add 4
Answer: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24

Challenge
Challenge Problem
Complete the pattern:
3, 6, 9, 12, __, __
Solution:

Rule: Add 3
Answer: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18

Practice daily: Do one pattern problem each day.
Use toys: Count with blocks or coins to see patterns.
Fun patterns: Look for patterns in everyday life (days of the week, seasons).
Family practice: Do pattern problems together with family.

Questions & Answers

Question: I don't understand what a growing pattern is. Can you explain it simply?

Answer: A growing pattern is like counting up by the same amount every time! It's like:

  • Starting at 1, then 2, then 3, then 4 (counting by 1s)
  • Or starting at 2, then 4, then 6, then 8 (counting by 2s)

Think of it like climbing stairs where each step is the same height. Every number in the pattern gets bigger by the same amount!

Question: How do I know what number to add? It seems hard!

Answer: It's easier than you think! Just look at the first two numbers and count how many you need to add to get to the next one:

In the pattern 3, 5, 7... ask: "How do I get from 3 to 5?" The answer is add 2!

Then check: "Does adding 2 work for 5 to 7?" Yes: 5 + 2 = 7!

So the rule is "add 2" and you use that same rule for the whole pattern.

Question: What if I make a mistake? Will I get in trouble?

Answer: Never worry about making mistakes! Mistakes help us learn better. Here's what to do:

  • Check your answer by using the rule again
  • If it doesn't work, try again
  • Ask for help if you need it
  • Remember that everyone learns by trying

The most important thing is to keep trying and learning!