Read Corduroy by Don Freeman. Divide the class into groups. Give each group a bowl of buttons. Have each group sort the buttons by size, color, texture, etc. Have child sort a variety of objects such as cubes, beads, paper clips, etc.
Child gives reason for grouping.
Read The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll. Use pumpkinseeds laid up and down to make patterns. Make a pattern using types of faces to carve on pumpkins. Read The Pokey Little Puppy by Janette Sebring Lowrey. Create a pattern using large and small or colored dog biscuits.