Grade
1
What Comes Next? Acorns in the Nest
![1: A squirrel and a group of 10 acorns. 2: A squirrel and a group of 10 acorns + 2 more acorns. 3: A squirrel and a group of 10 acorns + 4 more acorns.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/jYJ7G0dDZpYf3hKyXco4Hf54lnRSY7XFW2F14aUwvO9cKrlTaW.png?itok=0MTKzCS8)
What do you notice? What do you wonder? What comes next?
Show or tell what the next few pictures look like. Describe how you know.
Challenge
What would the 8th picture look like? The 10th picture? Why do you think so?
Follow-Up
Create your own pattern and share it with someone else. Ask them what comes next!
Printable Version
Google doc for printing and copying
Reference for Educators
Sample problems and solutions