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Sorting and odd one out

Strategy card

Things that go together belong in the same group.

  1. Step 1: Look at the group.
  2. Step 2: Say what is the same about all of them.
  3. Step 3: Find the picture that belongs too.

Tip: Sort your toys by color, then by size. Same toys, new groups!

Worked example

These words go together. Which word belongs with them?

van · train · car

  • A: knee
  • B: scarf
  • C: bus (the answer)
  • D: green

Why: Van, train, car are all things that carry people. “bus” is one too.

Your turn

Your turn 1 of 3

These three go together. Which one goes with them?

striped red squareoutlined red heartred square

Your turn 2 of 3

These words go together. Which word belongs with them?

peach · banana · apple

Your turn 3 of 3

These three go together. Which one goes with them?

red starstriped yellow stargreen star

Keep practicing

Grown-ups: Sort laundry together: socks here, shirts there. Parent guide

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