ThinkabaraWhat's missing? worksheets
Unlike "what comes next", the gap can be anywhere in the row — at the start, in the middle or near the end. Pick a theme and an age level, press “Another version” for a fresh page, then print.
Themes: 🐾 Animals · 🚀 Space · 🎂 Birthday · 🚗 Vehicles · ⚽ Soccer · 🦄 Unicorns
About what's missing? pages
Unlike "what comes next", the gap can be anywhere in the row — at the start, in the middle or near the end. Children must find the rule from both sides of the gap, which is a step up in pattern reasoning.
Ages 3–4: AB patterns.
Ages 5–6: AAB and ABC patterns.
Ages 7–8: Four-step patterns like ABBC.
Print on plain US Letter paper. For pre-K, sit next to your child and read the instructions aloud; kindergartners can usually work alone after the first row.
Questions and answers
What does a what's missing? worksheet practice?
Mainly patterns and logical thinking. Children must find the rule from both sides of the gap, which is a step up in pattern reasoning.
What ages is it for?
Ages 3 to 8 — pre-K, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. Choose Ages 3–4, 5–6 or 7–8; the number of items and the difficulty change with the level.
Can I print a different page each time?
Yes. “Another version” makes a new page, and you can print 3 or 5 different pages at once for a center or a whole week.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free, with no sign-up and no ads on the printed page.