Exploring Patterns in Our Morning Routine

Amara and Zuri wake up early and are eager to go outside, but their mother reminds them to follow their morning routine. Amara learns that a routine is a sequence of repeated events. Zuri confuses a pattern with a routine, and their mother clarifies the difference. Amara identifies a color pattern on the bathroom tiles. The children then list their morning routine, which includes making their beds and having breakfast. Their father joins them, and Zuri proudly explains what they learned about patterns and routines.

What does Amara's mother describe as a routine?

• A list of chores to do

• A series of random events

• A pattern of events repeated in the same order

• A single event that happens once

What does Zuri mistakenly think is a routine?

• The print on a towel

• The color of the tiles

• The morning alarm

• The breakfast menu

What pattern do Amara and Zuri identify on the bathroom tiles?

• A geometric pattern

• A color pattern of white, sky blue, and dark blue

• A floral pattern

• A striped pattern

Which of the following is part of Amara and Zuri's morning routine?

• Playing outside

• Watching TV

• Brushing their teeth

• Going to school

What does Zuri explain to her dad at the end?

• They are going to play outside

• They learned about patterns and routines

• They are late for school

• They need to clean the bathroom