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Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes: Patterns in Nature

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I use this book in elementary classrooms as an anticipatory set for thinking about patterns before we make a math pattern game. It works as well with 6th gradeers as it does with 3rd graders. They begin to look at their surroundings using a different paradigm!

suddenly patterns made sense to my 3 1/2 year old.
I'm not sure why but now he can find them anywhere! A great buy.

I used this book in my preschool classroom with 3-5 year olds and they really enjoyed it. It starts out basic, "Patterns are lines and shapes that repeat..Some patterns are simple and some are not. It then goes on to describe certain places children can look for patterns and then asks, "Can you find patterns in your lunch snack? (with pictures of strawberries, kiwi, and sliced oranges), on shells? in vegetables? on insects? on flowers? etc. It is a great way to get children to begin looking around at their everyday environments and to acknowledge patterns of all forms. Definitely pick up a copy of this book if your children are showing interest in patterns or you need something to help you introduce this concept to them!

This book has great pics. Worth buying. Esp if you get a good used book deal. I got it in great condition used.