Patterns

Math Counts

by Henry Pluckrose

Shows a variety of patterns found in nature and in artificial objects

Genres: Mathematics, Picture Books, Nonfiction

32 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Henry Arthur Pluckrose was the founder, in 1968, of Prior Weston primary school in London. He established a teaching model that aroused international interest and admiration. He was also a prolific author, editor, journalist and lecturer on educational and other subjects.

He published more than 300 books and touched the hearts and minds of thousands, perhaps millions.

Reviews

[Zoraya Brown]

This book has detailed illustrations of patterns children may have not noticed, but see in their surrounding environments often, and descriptions of what patterns are. I would use this book to bring their attention to those patterns and for an activity, they would bring in items from home, outside or anywhere, that they think have patterns. We would discuss all of the items as a group and identify the patterns. Another activity would be identifying patterns in our classroom, and lastly, having the children create their own with various materials that they glue and draw on a piece of paper.

[J G]

Beautiful book illustrating that patterns are everywhere! I found my kindergartener naming more patterns in nature after reading this.

[Joe]

Useful to show children to expand their understanding of patterns beyond the typical ABAB color patterns they see and do all the time. Patterns are all around us!