This may not seem to have anything to do with empathy, but it actually shows how important imitation is for children to learn patterns of emotional responses.

Whether your child is a hands-on or visual learner, these pattern books for kids can help them master the concept of repeating patterns.

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Children obviously learn many specific behaviors from their parents, but they also learn patterns of behavior and what types of attitudes are appropriate for various situations.

Patterns were mostly left out of the common-core math standards in the early grades (kindergarten and 1st grade) due to a lack of evidence that they helped children understand later math concepts.

But, we know much less about eye patterns in children -- so, understanding those patterns can help us learn more about the development of social learning," Michalska said.

Patterns are simple sequences that repeat over and over again in a certain order. Supporting children’s ability to recognize patterns can improve mathematical skills.