Pumpkin Pattern Necklace: Identifying patterns with your toddler

Patterns are an essential building block to a child learning other mathematical concepts. This experiment lays out how to identify patterns, find the next step in a pattern, and show that patterns can look different than one another. This is a fun experiment to learn math plus stay engaged by working on something creative. Not only that, but it's a great fine motor skill activity! To check out this experiment (and more!), visit https://www.smallstepforstem.com/pumpkin-pattern-necklace/ 0:00 Introduction 0:08 Supplies needed 0:20 Step 1- Lay out your pattern 0:29 Step 2- Cut string or twine to fit 0:38 Step 3- Start building necklace 0:48 Step 4- Tie off the necklace 0:59 End results 1:11 How to get your toddler involved 1:59 The math behind it