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Truck pattern cards

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I created this truck clip art and turned it into printable pattern cards for preschool and kindergarten.  I have  a truck pattern card pack for you to download if you’d like!  Zip to the end of this post for the link.

Here are some free printable pattern cards for preschool and kindergarten. You'll find pattern cards, pattern strips, and two worksheets.

Printable Pattern Cards (and more!)

Here are the pictures your child will be using to complete and/or create patterns:

truck patterns

My mom’s artistic genes completely bypassed me and went to my four younger siblings, so creating these trucks took way too much time using shapes in MS Word.

Please just tell me they are cute.

truck pattern cards

First I had my Two (he’s almost three) help complete simple ABAB patterns.  If you’re unfamiliar with this way of naming patterns, each letter stands for a new shape or picture.  In this case,  “A” was fire truck and “B” was dump truck.  The pattern was fire truck-dump truck-fire truck-dump truck.  I asked what came next.  He chose the semi truck. 🙂  Despite a few more tries, he wasn’t getting it.  So we set it aside for another time.  Instead, patterns became the math focus for my Four.

color truck pattern strips and cards

 The tiny cards can be used to create your own patterns or to complete these ten pattern strips.  In this set of 10 strips you will find:

4 ABAB pattern strips

3 AABB pattern strips

3 AAB pattern strips

My bigger kids both enjoyed using the strips.  But one advantage to making your own patterns with the tiny cards is that you can make longer patterns.  Here is a suggestion for patterns that you might want to make for your child, progressing from easy to hard:

ABAB

AABAAB

ABBABB

ABCABC

ABBCABBC

The last part of my pack is these two worksheets which could be used at home or in a classroom.  I prepared them in grayscale for printing and photocopying.  The level 1 worksheet is ABAB patterns.  My Four had no trouble finishing the patterns, but he needed help cutting out the trucks at the bottom of the page.

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black and white truck pattern strips and cards

The level two worksheet includes more complex patterns.  My daughter (almost six) breezed through it.

child placing card on truck pattern strips

I hope you’re able to use these! If you share, be sure to link to this blog post and not the pdf file.  Thank you!

In the download you’ll find:

page 1:  my Terms of Use
pages 2 -3: pattern strips
pages 4-5: tiny pattern cards
pages 6-10: large pattern cards
pages 11-12: worksheets

Get your free truck pattern cards!

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Filed Under: Colors, shapes & patterns, Math Tagged With: transportation, Pre-K, patterns, preschool, kindergarten

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81 Comments

  1. Vilma

    August 11, 2019 at 2:42 am

    Hi, I tried to down load the pattern page but no success.
    Tried several times.
    Then tried the help section several times also with no success.
    Can you please help me?
    I was able to download the strips an was hoping to start playing with my grandsons when they get back from the vaca weekend with other Grandparents.
    V Bouchard

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    • Kate Dowling

      August 11, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      Hi Vilma!

      This is Kate, Anna’s assistant. I’m sorry you’re having trouble! This entire activity is found in just one download. Please click on the word “HERE” in “Get the truck pattern card pack HERE.” as found in the post above. Then for best printing, please click the little download arrow in the upper right corner of your screen. You’ll open the file in Adobe Reader. If you don’t have the latest version of Adobe Reader on your computer, you can get it for free here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

      I hope you have fun with your grandsons!

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  2. Cheryl

    August 28, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    Love the pattern activity as well as the truck counting mats. I was looking for something extra for my daughter to work on as she learns the letter “t” this week in school. I know trucks are typically a boy item, but it starts with “t” and is exactly what she needs! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Anna G

      September 3, 2017 at 7:04 pm

      Yay! I’m glad this will for her, Cheryl!

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  3. Lisa

    July 30, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    Homeschooling my grandson, he saw the pics of the trucks and was so excited. thanks so much that they are free. What a blessing.

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    • Anna G

      August 12, 2017 at 8:51 am

      You’re very welcome, Lisa!

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  4. Rio

    January 10, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    Just came here….. these are perfect for boys…..
    Thank you

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    • Anna Geiger

      January 11, 2017 at 5:28 am

      You’re very welcome, Rio!

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  5. Shruti

    July 4, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    Hi,
    Lovely printable.
    Can u please check the download link?
    I am not able to download it.
    Thanks.

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      July 7, 2016 at 11:04 am

      One of these tips usually works! https://www.themeasuredmom.com/how-to-download-free-files/

      Reply to this comment
  6. Lindsey

    March 30, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Thank you! Working with my little guy and nothing gets his attention unless it has 4 or more wheels on it. This just might do the trick!!

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    • Anna Geiger

      March 30, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      You’re very welcome, Lindsay! You might like these posts too: http://growingbookbybook.com/literacy-ideas-for-car-and-truck-play/ and https://www.themeasuredmom.com/8-preschool-math-ideas-using-toy-vehicles/

      Reply to this comment
  7. Dina

    January 25, 2016 at 12:04 am

    Love them!!

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    • Anna Geiger

      January 26, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Thank you, Dina!

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  8. Susan

    June 28, 2015 at 9:15 am

    I love this. We have begun a new curriculum in the our district and these will correlate with it. I will be sharing this site with my friends.

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    • Anna Geiger

      July 10, 2015 at 7:23 pm

      Thanks so much for passing along my site, Susan!

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  9. Rinzin

    February 4, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Thanks for sharing these great ideas, my three year old son loves those trucks. Great idea for teaching pattern. thank you so much.

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  10. Yuko

    January 23, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    You are an awesome Mom! The trucks are so cute and a great idea! I have 3 boys as well. These will keep them interested.

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    • Anna Geiger

      January 28, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      I hope they enjoy them!

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  11. Paula

    January 17, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    The trucks are so cute!! Thanks so much!!
    Paula

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  12. Deedee

    September 7, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Thank you so much for taking the time to put together so many wonderful learning tools. I will be using many of these fun learning games during center time with my daycare kids.
    Thanks again, It’s very much appreciated. I will be telling others about the measured mom.

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    • Anna Geiger

      September 8, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      You’re very welcome, Deedee! Thanks so much for passing on my site. 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  13. Rachel

    August 29, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    I LOVE all your printables! I plan on using a lot of them with my Kindergartners at school! Thank you for providing such a wonderful resource for teachers!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      September 6, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you so much for your comment, Rachel! I LOVE hearing that my resources make a teacher’s life easier. 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  14. Kristin

    July 23, 2014 at 3:25 am

    I adore these! WIll definately try using them this summer with the kids. Thank you so much for your wonderful site!

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    • Anna Geiger

      August 3, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      You’re welcome, Kristin! Thanks so much for your kind comment. 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  15. nancy

    July 8, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    thank you so much for all these great, do-able , age appropriate ,activities. I am a Pre-k nyc teacher and love all this work that you are sharing. Please continue with TRUCKS> it is one of the NYC units for pre-k.Thanks again. Nancy

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    • Anna Geiger

      July 8, 2014 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you, Nancy! I’m glad you’re finding things you can use. I am not doing more truck activities, at the moment, but if you search “transportation” in the search bar on my site you should find a lot of activities you might find useful. Also search for letter T books and you’ll find some books about trucks in there.

      Reply to this comment
  16. Malika

    December 14, 2013 at 1:07 am

    This will really make my lesson more interesting. Thanks.

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    • Anna Geiger

      January 2, 2014 at 5:17 pm

      So glad you can use them, Malika! I hope you find many more things you can use on my website. Have a great new year!

      Reply to this comment
  17. maty young

    November 11, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Dear Anna,
    THANKS so much!!! I was looking for something that would excite my kinders and I think your wonderful truck pics will really do the trick!!! Thanks a bunch!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      November 12, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      That’s great news, Maty! Thanks so much for commenting 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  18. Abigail

    November 1, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    I was online looking for something JUST like this for my truck-loving preschoolers. and these pictures are beautiful. thanks so much for making this!

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    • Anna Geiger

      November 9, 2013 at 12:55 am

      You’re very welcome, Abigail – I’m glad you found it 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  19. Ivy Auman

    October 18, 2013 at 3:28 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful printable, my son loves them.You have a very helpful website, God bless and keep up the good work.

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    • Anna Geiger

      October 19, 2013 at 12:04 pm

      I’m so glad you can use it, Ivy! Thanks so much for your comment 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  20. Joanna

    September 29, 2013 at 8:33 am

    LOVE! Thanks for sharing….sending all my teaching partners right over – we’re always in search of awesome sites like these 🙂

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    • Anna Geiger

      September 29, 2013 at 3:28 pm

      THANK YOU for sharing my site with your fellow teachers, Joanna! I really appreciate that 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  21. Jennifer

    September 10, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    oh my goodness thank you so much! my boys will love this!

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    • Anna Geiger

      September 11, 2013 at 11:54 pm

      You’re so welcome, Jennifer!

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  22. sari

    September 3, 2013 at 8:35 am

    I just found this link on facebook, thanks a lot anna..i love it, in indonesia we say ‘ terima kasih anna’ 🙂

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    • Anna Geiger

      September 7, 2013 at 7:49 pm

      You’re very welcome, Sari – I’m sorry that I can only say that in English 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  23. Debs

    September 2, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Thanks for linking this fun idea to Tuesday Tots. I’ve featured it this week 🙂

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    • Anna Geiger

      September 7, 2013 at 7:48 pm

      Thank you for the feature, Debs!

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  24. mar

    August 15, 2013 at 4:54 am

    Hello…awesome ideas thanx for sharing. I actually have 30 yrs doing childcare and some of your ideas are new and refreshing..so thanx again.

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    • Anna Geiger

      August 19, 2013 at 1:19 pm

      30 years – bless you! I’m glad you’re finding new things to try. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply to this comment
  25. chitra

    May 13, 2013 at 1:15 am

    just loved your site. Do you have printable for all the letters of the alphabet?

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    • annageig

      May 13, 2013 at 5:18 am

      Hello! I don’t have printables for every letter yet — but I’m working on it. I just began in January, and I will probably have the entire alphabet done around that time next year. Here’s a link to the letters I’ve done.

      https://www.themeasuredmom.com/teaching-the-alphabet-to-preschoolers-why-and-how/

      Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply to this comment
  26. amy kuti

    April 13, 2013 at 8:37 am

    Sooooooooooooooo adorable! Love the patterns of the trucks! Amy 🙂

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  27. Lusine

    April 5, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    they are really cute,thanks for sharing

    Lusine

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    • annageig

      April 6, 2013 at 8:19 pm

      I appreciate your visit, Lusine!

      Reply to this comment
  28. Genny Upton

    April 2, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    Thanks for sharing on Tuesday Tots! I am featuring this post, too, this week on In Lieu of Preschool: http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/preschool-math-activities/ Please feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Off to pin! Thanks again! ~Genny

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    • annageig

      April 3, 2013 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks so much for the feature!

      Reply to this comment
  29. The Monko

    March 31, 2013 at 7:53 am

    what a great resource I love these, My son is very into vehicles.

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    • annageig

      April 2, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      Yes, I have found that vehicles are a favorite for my boys too — anything to keep their interest!

      Reply to this comment
  30. Amy

    March 28, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    Love these! They are so cute! Thanks for sharing!

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    • annageig

      March 30, 2013 at 5:52 am

      Thanks so much, Amy! I’m glad you can use them.

      Reply to this comment
  31. annageig

    March 27, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    I appreciate the comment, Amber! I hope they work well for you.

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  32. Amber

    March 27, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    Good stuff! Thanks! Can’t wait to use them. 🙂

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  33. annageig

    March 26, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Thanks, everybody — glad the hours were worth it 🙂

    Reply to this comment
  34. Georgina @ Craftulate

    March 26, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    They *are* cute! Popping over from Tuesday Tots.

    Reply to this comment
  35. Samantha @ Stir the Wonder

    March 26, 2013 at 11:44 am

    So cute! I think you did a great job with the clip art!

    Reply to this comment
  36. Kate

    March 25, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    These look like so much fun! I want to play with them myself. Maybe you should expand the age range tag to 32 years old?

    Reply to this comment
  37. annageig

    March 25, 2013 at 6:36 am

    Hi Jan!
    I’m glad you found me — stay tuned, I’ve got three boys 🙂

    Reply to this comment
  38. Jan

    March 25, 2013 at 6:12 am

    I’m so glad I stumbled across your blog…my boys will LOVE this!
    Thank you so much.

    Reply to this comment

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