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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?

green leafgreen birdorange mushroom
  • A: yellow cup
  • B: blue flower (the answer)
  • C: red house

Why: They all come from nature (they grow or live outdoors). The flower does too.

Your turn

Your turn 1 of 2

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

big yellow square

Your turn 2 of 2

These pictures go together. Which one belongs with them?

yellow kiteblue housepurple umbrella

Keep practicing

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

Next lesson: Counting and number puzzles