Patterns with a calendar picture Kindergarten Lesson

PATTERNS, PATTERNS, PATTERNS! Kinders showed how they know patterns and can use them in their art by doing this pattern simple project.
The kids used crayons and markers to create patterns going down their 12 x 18 " white drawing paper.  We were very pleased with the care and pride they took in making each pattern with shapes, lines and colors.
The last step was to choose a cat or dog from a calendar photo to glue onto their pattern paper.  There was great excitement as the kids looked through the pictures and decided which animal would be part of their art project...  So cute!