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Age 5 to 7 Challenge Level:

 

Can you create a pattern on the left-hand $5$ by $5$ board below? 
How could you continue the pattern?  Use the right-hand board 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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