Create a kaleidoscope pattern

Art and design

Patterns in nature

Investigating patterns in art

Creating a pattern using a square grid

Design and make a pattern motif

Print a repeat pattern using a motif

Pupils will create a range of art outcomes based on the theme of patterns. They will look at patterns in the natural world and investigate how pattern and decoration forms a fundamental part of art making. They will make a pattern motif and use it to create their own repeat pattern.

Perfect Patterns: drawing and design

What does a kaleidoscope use to create patterns?

Which of these is NOT a technique used in a kaleidoscope pattern?

What is the main purpose of using a grid in art and design?

True or false? If one side of a shape looks just like the other side, it has reflection symmetry.

Fill in every square with different pictures

Which of these can you do to make a repeating pattern on a grid?

What type of symmetry do we see in patterns like Rangoli?

Which method is **not** a good way to create a pattern on a grid?

What natural things can inspire your patterns on a grid?

Starter Quiz

What is the main purpose of using a grid in art and design?