Students will learn colours, shapes, and develop fine motor skills with these fun and engaging Outer Space Pattern Block Picture Mats! Featuring 10 space-themed pattern cards, this resource is perfect for introducing 2D shapes in a hands-on and playful way.

These mats support a range of early learning goals, including:

• ✅ Fine motor development
• ✅ Colour recognition
• ✅ Shape recognition

Pattern block picture mats are an excellent way to expose young learners to the visual structure of shapes. As students recreate the images using pattern blocks, they build shape knowledge and strengthen the fine motor skills needed for pencil control and writing. The playful space theme keeps learners engaged and encourages imaginative exploration.

Please note: the pattern blocks are not to scale and are intended to be used for inspiration and creative building rather than precise matching.

What’s Included:

• 10 pattern block picture mats featuring fun space images and icons
• Designed to support early shape, colour, and spatial learning

Materials Needed:

• Printed picture mats
• Pattern blocks
• Optional: laminator for durability

How to Use:

• • Print and laminate the pattern block mats
• • Provide students with a set of pattern blocks
• • Invite them to recreate the space-themed images using the shapes
• • Encourage discussion about the shapes and colours used

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during morning rotations or fine motor stations
• 💡 Pair with space-themed picture books or learning topics
• 💡 Encourage students to build their own space designs using blocks
• 💡 Use as a quiet task or early finisher activity

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate for reuse and durability
• 💛 Store mats and blocks in labelled tubs for quick setup
• 💛 Use the mats to spark conversation about shapes and their features

You may like to use this resource alongside our Space Play Pack.