Pattern Blocks Activities

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These pattern blocks activities are a fun way for kids to learn about 2D shapes. The activities are suitable for children in preschool, kindergarten and first grade.

Roll and Cover Game

This is a hands-on game that works really well with a small group of two to six children.

Preparation – To play this game you will need pattern blocks, a game board and pattern blocks dice. If you have a pocket dice you can insert the printable labels. Otherwise, simply print the dice and fold it into a cube.

How To Play – Give each player one game board. Each player rolls the dice, names the shape and then places a pattern block over the corresponding shape on their mat. The first player to cover their mat wins!

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Roll and Color Game

This activity can be played in a small group of two to six children.

Preparation – To play this game you will need the worksheet, colored crayons (orange, green, yellow, blue, red and brown) and pattern blocks dice. If you have a pocket dice you can insert the printable labels. Otherwise, simply print the dice and fold it into a cube.

How To Play – Give each player one worksheet. Each player rolls the dice, names the shape and then colors the shape on their worksheet. The children can color the shape the same color as the pattern blocks. The first player to color all of their shapes wins!

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More 2D Shapes Fun!

The following activities help kids to learn about 2D shapes in a fun, hands-on way.

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2D Shapes Crafts

 You can make a variety of cute crafts out of 2D shapes. These are easy to prepare and all of the templates are included.

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2D Shapes Worksheets

 You can explore each 2D shape in detail by completing a 2D shapes workbook. Kids can also make 2D models out of colored matchsticks.

You can find out more about these activities here.

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2D Shapes Playdough Mats

I love these playdough mats for teaching kids about 2D shapes because they have real world links. Each playdough has a theme which shows where we find that shape in everyday life.

You can grab these playdough mats here.

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