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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 pictures go together. Which one belongs with them?

blue housepurple kitegreen car
  • A: red cup (the answer)
  • B: green mushroom
  • C: purple tree

Why: People make all of these things. People make the cup too.

Your turn

Your turn 1 of 2

Find the one that is exactly the same as this one.

big blue star

Your turn 2 of 2

These pictures go together. Which one belongs with them?

purple fishpurple applepurple cup

Keep practicing

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

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