Explore patterns in many forms! Quilts, shapes, sounds, and more teach patrons about patterns through multiple activities.
This kit includes:
Activity Binder
- Librarian Instructions
- Inventory List
- Booklist/Introduction
- Where Are Patterns?
- I’ve Got Rhythm
- In Sequence: Patterning with Beads
- Storyboard Patterns
- Templates for Storyboard Patterns
- Patterns with Geometric Shapes
- Quilt Block Patterns
- Quilt Block Patterns picture examples
- Consumable and Restocking List
- Patterns Abound Supplement
- Parent surveys
- 6 laminated activity sheets
Books
- A House is a House for Me by Mary Ann Hoberman
- A Pair of Socks by Stuart J. Murphy
- Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
- Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.
- Don’t Forget the Bacon by Pat Hutchins
- Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
- Growing Patterns: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature by Sarah C. Campbell
- Jess Bear, What Will You Wear? by Nancy White Carlstom
- Manana, Iguana by Ann Whitford Paul
- Mathcounts: Pattern by Henry Arthur Pluckrose
- Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature by Joyce Sidman
- The Game of Patterns by Herve Tullet
- The Jacket I Wear in the Snow by Shirley Neitzel
- Too Much Noise by Ann McGovern
- We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
Where Are Patterns
- Magnifying Loupes
I’ve Got Rhythm
- Laminated “Stomp” pieces
- Laminated “Clap” pieces
- Laminated “Snap” pieces
- Felt strips 3” x 24”
- Felt strips 3” x 12”
- I’ve Got Rhythm pattern cards
In Sequence: Patterning with Beads
- Laces
- Wooden shaped beads
Storyboard Patterns
- Felt storyboards
- Caps for Sale storyboard sets
- The Jacket I Wear in the Snow storyboard sets
Patterns with Geometric Shapes
- Geoboards
- mini-tubs of rubberbands
Quilt Block Patterns
- Pattern squares with Velcro on the back
- Extra Velcro pieces
- Quilt boards with Velcro
To Be Provided by Borrowing Library*
- Craft or scrapbooking paper
- Fabric
- Felt
- Leaves
- Pinecones
- Rubberbands
- Shells
- Wrapping paper
*Some of these materials are provided in the kit but may be recommended to purchase as they will not be restocked by NMSL in the future.
Please see the attached user manual for larger images, manuals, and inventory.
Each trunk contains an activity binder as well as activity materials. Some materials will be up to you to provide but most of the materials have been included; please read through the activity binder and user guide to determine which materials you’ll need to provide.
Also included in the activity binder is a complete inventory of the activity trunk.
Please verify inventory is correct when you return the trunk and sign and date the inventory. If any materials are missing, please notify us as soon as possible, and make note of it on the inventory.
There are also parent/caregiver surveys we would like you to provide after each program using the trunk. Please make additional copies as needed.
Your completed inventory and any completed surveys should be placed inside the trunk and returned with the trunk to the New Mexico State Library.