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Shape Patterns - Worksheet 2 - 1st Grade

Easy

Create and extend shape patterns (Easy)

10 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: geometry, patterns

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 10 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing shape patterns. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Pattern recognition with shapes develops logical thinking and is a precursor to understanding algebraic patterns and sequences.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: circle, square, circle, square, ___
Solution Steps:
  1. Look at the pattern: it alternates between two shapes.
  2. circle, square, circle, square — it goes back to circle.
  3. The next shape is circle.
Answer: circle
Tip: Say the pattern out loud to hear the rhythm — it helps you predict what comes next!
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Pattern: square, triangle, square, triangle, ___
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Pattern: circle, square, circle, square, ___
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Pattern: square, triangle, square, triangle, ___
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Pattern: circle, square, circle, square, ___
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Pattern: triangle, circle, triangle, circle, ___
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Pattern: triangle, circle, triangle, circle, ___
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Pattern: triangle, circle, triangle, circle, ___
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Pattern: triangle, circle, triangle, circle, ___
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Pattern: square, triangle, square, triangle, ___
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Pattern: circle, square, circle, square, ___

Answer Key

1. square2. circle3. square4. circle5. triangle6. triangle7. triangle8. triangle9. square10. circle

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