Let me work through each pattern carefully to find what comes next.
Pattern 1: Moon, Star, Moon, Star, Moon, Star, Moon...
- The pattern alternates: Moon → Star → Moon → Star → Moon → Star → Moon
- After the last Moon, the next shape should be a
Star
Pattern 2: Circle, Heart, Circle, Heart, Circle, Heart, Circle...
- The pattern alternates: Circle → Heart → Circle → Heart → Circle → Heart → Circle
- After the last Circle, the next shape should be a
Heart
Pattern 3: Yellow Plus, Green Square, Yellow Plus, Green Square, Yellow Plus, Green Square, Yellow Plus, Green Square...
- The pattern alternates: Yellow Plus → Green Square → Yellow Plus → Green Square → Yellow Plus → Green Square → Yellow Plus → Green Square
- After the last Green Square, the next shape should be a
Yellow Plus
Pattern 4: Pink Plus, Star, Pink Plus, Star, Pink Plus, Star...
- The pattern alternates: Pink Plus → Star → Pink Plus → Star → Pink Plus → Star
- After the last Star, the next shape should be a
Pink Plus
Let me verify my answers:
1. Moon, Star, Moon, Star, Moon, Star, Moon,
Star ✓
2. Circle, Heart, Circle, Heart, Circle, Heart, Circle,
Heart ✓
3. Yellow Plus, Green Square (repeated 4 times),
Yellow Plus ✓
4. Pink Plus, Star (repeated 3 times),
Pink Plus ✓
Final Answer:
1. Star
2. Heart
3. Yellow Plus (cross)
4. Pink Plus (cross)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pattern worksheets for preschool.
