Umbrella Patterns for EYFS and KS1

A simple resource for exploring colour, pattern, number and weather.
Page 1: Six black-and-white umbrellas for children to colour freely, copy examples or follow teacher ideas.
Page 2: Read the colour words and colour each umbrella section correctly.
Page 3: Worked example showing the correct colours.
Page 4: Colour Coding – give numbers 1–6 a colour and use the code to complete the umbrellas.
Page 5: Explore patterns using four colours. Children can copy the examples or create their own using Page 1.
Pages 5–11: Extra coloured umbrella patterns for copying, matching, discussion and display.
Teaching ideas:
Use the resource to practise colour recognition, repeating patterns, number recognition, following instructions and fine motor skills. Encourage children to describe, copy and create their own patterns.
Curriculum links:
EYFS/KS1 Maths, Literacy/English, Art & Design and Understanding the World/Science, with links to colour, pattern and weather.