Grade
K

What Comes Next? Give Me Ten!

First, 1 pair of hands holding up all fingers. Next, the number 20. Then, 3 pairs of hands, holding up all fingers. Next, the number 40. Then, 5 pairs of hands, holding up all fingers. Last, the number 60.

What do you notice? What do you wonder? What comes next?

Show or tell what the next few items in the sequence look like. Describe how you know.

Challenge

What would the 12th item look like?

Follow-up

Create your own pattern and share it with someone else. Ask them what comes next!

Printable Version

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Reference for Educators

Sample problems and solutions