Pattern Block Design Cards for Mathematical Fun!

Looking for a hands-on way to build spatial reasoning and shape recognition? These Pattern Block Design Cards are the perfect tool for centers, morning tubs, or independent math practice! With 18 engaging designs to choose from, students will love using these Pattern Block Design Cards to create spring-themed and animal-shaped masterpieces using traditional pattern blocks. They’re the perfect way to bring a bit of mathematical fun into your math stations!

Composing Shapes With Pattern Blocks Can Be Fun!

Support geometry standards in a creative way by composing shapes with pattern blocks! This resource encourages students to explore how smaller shapes come together to form larger ones while building adorable images like cats, dogs, turtles, and flowers.

Pattern Block Animals and More!

With this set of pattern block design cards, your students will turn simple pattern blocks into pattern block animals and common spring-y sights! Each card features a different animal or spring-related design that students can recreate using standard pattern block shapes. These pattern block cards encourage problem-solving and shape identification while giving kids the joy of building something recognizable and fun.

Download Your Spring Building Block Activity Cards

This set of building block activity cards is a breeze to download and use. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select the quick-print PDF or the editable Google Slides version.

If you’d like to add your own shapes to the sets, we encourage you to download the editable version and copy/paste shapes to create your own designs.

This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher in Florida and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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