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Pattern Walk Spotter

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Pattern Walk Spotter

Description

After the Zentangle session, look for one repeating pattern in the real surroundings on your way out: paving, railing, leaves or lights.

Cost: FreeBest time: Anytime

Play guide

  1. 1On your normal route away from the session, the child chooses one repeating pattern already visible, such as railing bars, paving shapes or leaf pairs.
  2. 2Point to the smallest part that repeats and say it once: “bar-gap, bar-gap” or “leaf-leaf.”
  3. 3The adult finds a different repeating pattern before you leave the area. Compare which repeat is shorter.

Success signals

The family spots and names the repeating unit in a real pattern without adding another drawing task.

If it's tricky

If no clear pattern appears, use a row of windows or floor tiles and simply notice same/different.