What is a Number Sequence?
Numbers often follow special patterns called sequences!
A sequence is like a number train where each number follows the next in a special order. Sometimes we need to find the missing number to keep the pattern going. Let's learn how to spot these patterns!
How to Complete a Sequence
1️⃣ Look at all the numbers in order
2️⃣ Find the pattern (is it counting up or down?)
3️⃣ Choose the number that fits next
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: Counting Up
What number comes next in this sequence?
2
4
6
Example 2: Counting Down
What number is missing in this sequence?
10
8
4
Parent Tips 🌟
- Make it musical: Sing counting songs together and pause at certain numbers, asking your child what comes next.
- Everyday sequences: Point out sequences in daily life - steps on stairs, eggs in a carton, or days on a calendar.
- Hands-on learning: Use physical objects like blocks or toys to create and complete sequences your child can touch and move.