Pattern recognition worksheets
Finish the shape and colour patterns.
What comes next?
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How to make pattern worksheets
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Choose shapes or colours.
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Pick easy (AB), medium (ABC) or hard (ABCD) patterns.
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Download the worksheet; tap “New game” for a fresh set.
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Children draw or colour the missing shape in each dashed box.
About the pattern recognition worksheets
Each worksheet has eight rows of colourful shapes with a dashed box (or two, at the hard level) to fill in. Children say the pattern aloud (“circle, star, circle, star…”), then draw or colour what comes next. They can also play the same patterns on screen first.
Print in colour for colour patterns; shape patterns also work in black and white.
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Frequently asked questions
What age are pattern worksheets for?
Easy AB patterns suit ages 3–4, ABC patterns ages 4–5, and four-part patterns ages 5–7.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. Text activities print clearly in black and white; colour patterns need a colour printer or crayons.
Is the pattern recognition worksheets free?
Yes. There’s no signup, and nothing you type or play is stored or sent anywhere.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Printed worksheets include an answer key on the last page, and the on-screen game checks answers for you.
Does it work on tablets and phones?
Yes. Everything is tap-to-select, so it works with fingers as well as a mouse.