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What comes next pattern worksheet for preschool and kindergarten with AABB and AAB patterns

This printable 'What Comes Next?' worksheet helps children recognize, and complete the repeating patterns. Kids look at rows of colorful shapes, objects, or pictures following AABB and AAB patterns, then identify and fill in what comes next in the sequence. Patterns are presented in colorful way. offering a rich variety to keep young learners engaged.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does What Comes Next – Pattern ask children to do?

Children study a repeating pattern of shapes, colors, or pictures and select or draw the item that continues the sequence.

How does this differ from the Pre-K Pattern Completion sheet?

What Comes Next worksheet uses more complex patterns and requires children to verbalize the pattern rule, a deeper level of reasoning.

Why is 'What Comes Next' thinking important beyond patterns?

Predicting what comes next is a core skill in reading (story prediction), math (sequences), and scientific thinking (hypothesis).

At what age is What Comes Next – Pattern suitable?

This worksheet is best for children ages 4–6. It is designed for kindergarten learners who are ready to recognize repeating patterns, predict what comes next, and explain simple pattern rules using shapes, colors, or pictures.

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