We have a super simple and fun patterning activity that is perfect to add to your preschool farm unit. Did you know it is important for preschoolers to learn how to recognize and create patterns? This activity helps them learn how to create their own patterns. Be sure to grab the free download at the bottom of this post!

You will need:

Build A Fence Farm Patterns download (free below!)
Colored popsicle sticks

Instructions

Download and print the free Build a Fence Farm Patterns sheet below.
We mounted ours onto some construction paper for extra durability.
Have your child use the different colors to create a pattern on their fence. You might need to show them the first few times. Start with a simple alternating ABAB pattern, and then once they get the hang of that, you can create more intricate patterns (ABC, ABCD, AABB, etc.).
Another fun way to use this game is to practice number recognition. Write the numbers 1-10 on the popsicle sticks, and let your child match them to the corresponding number on the printable.