Summer Pattern Block Mats

Keep your preschoolers entertained during the Summer holidays with 7 Summer pattern block mats!

These mats can be completed with 10 to 15 different pattern blocks each and are perfect for use in the summer or as part of a beach-themed activity

This free printable set includes 7 summer pattern block mats that children can complete using standard pattern blocks. Each mat is simple, colourful, and perfect for a no-prep math activity at home, in preschool, or in a classroom math centre.

Just print the pages, grab your pattern blocks, and let the children start building!

What Are Pattern Blocks?

Pattern blocks are hands-on math manipulatives often used in early childhood learning. They usually come in standard shapes and colours, such as:

• Yellow hexagon
• Red trapezoid
• Blue rhombus
• White rhombus
• Orange square
• Green triangle

Children can use these blocks to create pictures, patterns, and designs.

Pattern block mats make the activity even more fun because children can place the blocks directly on the picture to complete the design.

At our home, we use the Pattern blocks from Mellisa and Doug

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Pattern blocks are used with pattern block mats or templates, which provide children with specific designs or patterns to replicate using the blocks.

What’s included in the Summer Pattern Block Mat Printable?

The Summer Pattern Block Mats free printable includes seven different patterns:

1. Boat pattern block mat
2. Fish Pattern block mat
3. Crab Pattern block mat
4. Ice cream Pattern block mat
5. Lifebuoy Pattern block mat
6. Sandcastle Pattern block mat
7. Sun Pattern block mat

Each mat uses around 10 to 15 pattern blocks, making them just the right level for preschool and kindergarten children.

At the bottom of each page, there is also a small counting activity. After completing the picture, children can count how many of each type of block they used and write the numbers in the boxes.

This makes the activity more than just a shape puzzle — it becomes a simple math worksheet too!

Preparation

These Summer Pattern Block Mats are very easy to prepare.

Simply download the printable, print the pages and add a transparent tape to the bottom counting block. This will allow you to write with wipe-erase markers and wipe them off easily.

If you want the mats to last longer, especially for classroom use or repeated play, you can laminate them.

Another easy option is to place the pages inside dry-erase pockets. This allows children to write the numbers at the bottom with a dry-erase marker and wipe them clean after each use.

How to Use the Summer Pattern Block Mats

Place the pattern blocks in a tray or small container so children can easily see and pick the shapes they need.

Give the child one pattern block mat and encourage them to match the blocks to the shapes on the page. Younger children can place the blocks directly on top of the design, while older children can try recreating the picture beside the mat using it as a guide.

Once the picture is complete, ask the child to count the blocks used in the design. They can then write the number of each shape in the counting boxes at the bottom of the page.

This simple extension helps children practice counting, number writing, and visual discrimination.

Skills Kids Practice with Pattern Block Mats

Pattern block activities are wonderful for early learners because they combine play and learning in a very natural way.

While using these summer pattern block mats, children can practice:

• Shape recognition
• Fine motor skills
• Hand-eye coordination
• Counting
• Number writing
• Spatial reasoning
• Problem-solving
• Visual discrimination
• Early geometry concepts

The best part is that children feel like they are simply playing and building fun summer pictures!

Ways to Use These Mats

These printable pattern block mats are great for many settings. You can use them as:

• A quiet time activity
• A summer math centre
• A preschool table activity
• A homeschool math activity
• A busy bag printable
• A morning basket activity
• A beach or summer-themed lesson activity

They are also a great screen-free option for keeping kids engaged during the summer holidays.

Are you looking for more pattern block mats?

Love them? We have also got Fall theme Patten block mats, with 7 mats.

Prekinders.com has some excellent free printable Pattern block mats perfect for Toddlers.

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More Summer Activities for Kids

If your child enjoys these pattern block mats, you may also like these summer-themed activities:

• Summer Colouring Pages
• Summer Find and Colour Worksheets
• Ice Cream Cone Craft
• Build a Sandcastle Printable
• Q-Tip Painting Activities

These pair well with the pattern block mats for a fun summer activity week.

Download the Summer Pattern Block Mats

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