Did you know that flowers, pinecones, and seashells all share a hidden counting trick?

It is called the Fibonacci pattern (say it: fib-oh-NAH-chee). Once you learn it, you will start spotting it everywhere — in your garden, at the beach, even in a slice of pineapple!

The Fibonacci Numbers

The pattern is a list of numbers. To get the next number, you add the two numbers before it.

So what comes after 8? Add the last two: 5 + 8 = ?

Keep the Ladder Going

You are getting good at this! Drag the right tile into each empty box. Remember: add the two numbers before it.

Petals Love Fibonacci

Here is the magic: most flowers have a Fibonacci number of petals! Tap each petal to count them.

Lilies have 3, buttercups have 5, daisies often have 34 — all Fibonacci numbers!

Detective Challenge: Real Flowers

Each flower below has a Fibonacci number of petals. Tap a flower to check if its petal count is really in the pattern!

The Curling Spiral

When you draw squares using Fibonacci numbers and curve a line through them, you get a beautiful spiral — the very same shape as a snail's shell! 🐌

Where Else Is It Hiding?

Now you are a real Fibonacci detective! Tap each thing below to reveal whether it hides the pattern.

You Cracked Nature's Code!

Amazing work, detective! Here is what you learned:

Your challenge: go count the petals on a real flower this week. Nature is full of secret maths! 🌷✨