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Pattern Detective

Look at the repeating shapes. Which shape comes next? You can try again without a timer or score.

Suggested ages: 5–8 · Approx. 5–8 minutes · Adult may read aloud

Round 1 of 4

What comes next?

For an offline activity, use the drawing instructions below.

Take a sheet of paper and a pencil. Continue these sequences, then invent one and ask someone to guess the rule.

1. ● ■ ● ■ __ __ __

2. ▲ ▲ ● ▲ ▲ ● __ __ __

3. ● ■ ▲ ● ■ __ __ __

My own pattern / Draw here:

Suggested activity, not a test of ability. Answers are not stored or sent.