Lunar New Year Repeated Patterns

Description

Introduce and extend understanding of repeating patterns with this Dragon Scales Maths Activity, a creative, hands-on resource designed for KS1 and as a challenge activity for confident EYFS learners.

Using a fun dragon theme, children create repeating patterns by colouring, cutting and sticking dragon scales. This practical approach supports pupils in recognising, continuing and creating repeating patterns, while also developing fine motor skills and visual discrimination.

For EYFS, this resource works particularly well as a challenge or provision-based activity for children who are secure with simple AB patterns and ready to extend their learning. For Year 1 and KS1, it supports curriculum objectives around recognising, describing and creating repeating patterns.

The flexible design allows teachers to adapt the level of challenge:

• Use simple colour patterns (AB, AAB)

• Introduce more complex sequences (ABB, ABC)

• Encourage children to explain and describe their patterns verbally

This dragon-themed maths activity is ideal for:

• EYFS continuous provision or challenge tables

• KS1 maths lessons on pattern and sequence

• Lunar New Year or themed learning weeks

• Fine motor and cutting skills practice

• Maths displays or independent tasks

Key Learning Benefits

• Develops understanding of repeating patterns

• Encourages logical thinking and sequencing

• Supports fine motor skills through colouring and cutting

• Builds mathematical language (pattern, repeat, next)

• Provides challenge and progression from EYFS to KS1

Aligned with the EYFS Framework and KS1 National Curriculum, this low-prep resource is engaging, practical and easy to implement. It also links beautifully to Lunar New Year and dragon-themed learning, adding cultural context to maths lessons.

Perfect for EYFS settings, Reception classes and KS1 classrooms, this Dragon Scales activity offers a playful yet purposeful way to explore patterns.