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Poly Plug Pattern

Age 5 to 7
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Can you create a pattern on a 5 by 5 board like the one below? 

You could print off this board and use counters to create a pattern.


How could you continue the pattern on a large 25 by 25 board like this one? 

You could print off this sheet to try out your ideas.

We would love to see pictures of your 5 by 5 pattern and your extended pattern.  We would also be keen to hear how you went about extending it.

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