Patterns — What Comes Next?
ABAB, AABB, ABC and more — shape and color sequences with printable answer keys.
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Pick pattern types and tokens, then Generate a printable sheet.
Benefits of Free Printable Pattern Worksheets for Kindergarten
Pattern worksheets help children notice and continue repeating sequences, a core kindergarten math skill. Practice ABAB, AABB, ABC, ABBA, and AAB patterns with shapes, colors, or colored shapes. Choose What Comes Next or Fill the Missing Piece, then print unlimited free pattern worksheets with answer keys for centers and homework.
Recommended Age Groups
Ages 3–6. Simple ABAB with two colors suits preschool; AABB and ABC with colored shapes challenge kindergarten and early Grade 1.
Free Printing & Download Tips
Print in color when possible so color patterns stay clear. Black-and-white still works for shape-only mode. Use the answer key for quick checking or self-check stations.
How to Use the Patterns Generator in Home & School
Set Range & Difficulty
Select beginner, intermediate, or advanced settings to customize problem complexity to your learner's level.
Practice Online or Print
Solve interactively in the browser with touch controls, or click Print for an instant clean vector worksheet.
Review with Answer Key
Use the built-in solutions key to check results, track accuracy, and celebrate progressive milestones.
Classic pattern rules
ABAB, AABB, ABC, ABBA, and AAB cover the patterns teachers use most in kindergarten.
Shapes & colors
Switch between shapes only, colors only, or colored shapes to match your lesson materials.
Two question styles
What Comes Next blanks the last cell; Fill the Missing blanks a middle cell for deeper thinking.
Parent & Educator Activity Guide
Ideas for home learning, classroom quiet time, and guided conversation while coloring Patterns Practice.
Guided Questions
- •How did you figure out the solution to the trickiest problem on this sheet?
- •What patterns or rules did you notice while completing these exercises?
- •Where do we see this skill used in everyday life at home or in the store?
Classroom & Home Ideas
- •Turn practice into a fun 2-minute sprint challenge to build speed and automaticity.
- •Have the student create their own puzzle question on the back for a friend or parent to solve.
- •Integrate this generator into classroom math/literacy stations for independent morning work.
Coloring Techniques
- •For younger learners, solve the first 2 questions together to build initial confidence.
- •Encourage thinking out loud to reinforce conceptual understanding before writing answers.
- •Laminate printed sheets or put them in reusable clear sleeves with dry-erase markers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Patterns
What is a “what comes next” pattern worksheet?
Children see a repeating sequence of shapes or colors with a blank at the end and choose the piece that continues the pattern.
Which pattern types are included?
ABAB, AABB, ABC, ABBA, and AAB. You can turn individual pattern types on or off before generating.
Are these worksheets free to print?
Yes. Generate and print free pattern worksheets for preschool and kindergarten as often as you need.
Do pattern worksheets include an answer key?
Yes. Reveal answers on screen or print a full answer key page with each sheet.
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