The Importance of Playing Pattern for Early Childhood Mathematics Learning

Abstract

This research is motivated by the inability of the child to recognize the pattern characterized by the inability of the child in estimating the next sequence. Early childhood learning must be done through play because children can learn to discover new things. Playing patterns are fun materials and inseparable in early childhood learning. Introducing the concept of pattern to young children is one of the foundations for understanding mathematics. Therefore, early childhood games must be designed creatively. The collection of data in this research is done by collection of library data, reading, recording, and processing of research materials. A research approach be analysed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The study aims to know the proper way to introduce pattern concepts in play activities. It is hoped that children of an early age will be able to recognize the concept of patterns and have the ability to estimate the successive sequences.