We now have a set of pattern blocks (thanks to a birthday present for one of the kids). We also have a set of the pattern shape cards for grades 2-6. Our children are not that old yet, but even Jeremy could do the easier ones. Gabi liked to work with the ones that are just the full outline, all white inside. And we challenged Beth to use only certain colors (not the colors shown - having already figured out that it would work with the new colors)! She loved this, as she's our little puzzler. We also challenged the kids to make certain shapes, seeing how many of one design they could create.
We've not really sat down to use them for actual math related concepts... at least not in teaching format... but we'll get there. Right now they are just having fun.
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