Toy Pattern Train
Make a line of toys in repeating patterns by colour, size, animal, or vehicle type.
Thinking
2–8 years
10–25 min
Calm
Low mess
At home
What you need
- Small toys
- Blocks or vehicles
- Floor or table space
Setup
- Choose a set of toys
- Start a simple two-part pattern
- Ask the child what comes next
Play prompts
- What comes after red?
- Can you make a big-small pattern?
- Where is the train going?
Ways to change it up
- Use spoons and cups
- Make sound patterns by clapping
- Let older kids invent trickier patterns
Safety notes
- Avoid tiny toys for children who mouth objects
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