Natural Object Pattern Cards

A set of 16 natural-themed pattern cards designed to support pattern recognition, sequencing and early mathematical thinking in Reception.

Children can use natural objects, loose parts, counters or classroom resources to copy and recreate each pattern.

What’s included?

• 16 pattern cards
• 8 × AB patterns
• 2 × AAB patterns
• 2 × ABB patterns
• 4 × ABC patterns
  A clear progression from simple to more complex repeating patterns

The cards feature familiar natural objects including conkers, leaves, acorns, sticks and other seasonal objects, making them perfect for exploring patterns through hands-on learning.

Skills supported:

• Recognising repeating patterns
• Copying and recreating patterns
• Sequencing
• Predicting what comes next
• Developing mathematical vocabulary
• Early mathematical reasoning
• Problem solving

Perfect for:

• Reception continuous provision
• Maths provision
• Small-group activities
• Independent learning
• Outdoor learning
• Forest School
• Loose parts and natural provision

Children can use the cards with natural objects, loose parts, counters, cubes or other classroom resources to recreate the patterns.

Print, laminate and use again and again!