Help students explore sequencing and pattern recognition with our Shape Patterns Pick & Click PowerPoint. This interactive activity supports early learners in identifying and continuing simple shape-based patterns - a foundational concept for algebra and logical thinking.

Each slide presents a repeating pattern made with shapes. Students study the pattern, then select from three shape options to decide what comes next. With built-in feedback and engaging visuals, this PowerPoint is perfect for building confidence in recognising and extending patterns.

Shape Patterns Pick & Click PowerPoint is ideal for whole-class introductions, small group support or as a fun, no-prep warm-up during your maths block.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and describe simple repeating patterns
• ✅ Predict and select the next shape in a sequence
• ✅ Build early algebraic thinking through visual pattern recognition

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint with 40 shape pattern slides
• Each slide presents a repeating pattern with three clickable answer options

Materials Needed:

• Interactive whiteboard or device capable of running PowerPoint
• Optional: small whiteboards to use for extra hands-on learning

How to Use:

1. Open the PowerPoint on your interactive whiteboard or device.
2. Display a shape pattern and ask students to observe the sequence.
3. Students decide which shape comes next and click on their choice.
4. Click to reveal the correct answer and discuss the pattern rule.
5. Continue through additional slides to build fluency and accuracy.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during pattern-focused units or maths warm-ups
• 💡 Include in small group rotations for targeted support
• 💡 Create your own shape patterns after completing the slides
• 💡 Pair with real pattern blocks for hands-on pattern building
• 💡 Use as a quick, engaging revision task before independent work

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use small whiteboards for students to record their answer before clicking
• 💛 Encourage students to describe the pattern aloud before solving
• 💛 Ask students to create new slides or patterns as an extension activity

Shape Patterns Pick & Click PowerPoint is a simple and effective tool to help early learners build patterning skills - laying the groundwork for number patterns, logical thinking and future algebraic understanding.