Matching Pairs: Finding Similarities

Learning Objectives Identify if two objects are exactly the same. Point to two objects that share the same color. Point to two objects that share the same shape. Verbally explain why two objects are a match. Use a mouse to drag and drop matching items together. Find a pair of matching items in a group of four or more. Look at your socks! 🧦 Do they match? Let's find out! Today, we will be detectives! 🕵️ We will look for things that are the same. This helps us sort our toys and clothes. Real-World Applications Putting matching socks in a drawer Sorting blocks by color Finding two matching puzzle pieces Playing a memory game with cards

TermDefinitionExample MatchA match is when two things are the same.Two red apples 🍎🍎 are a match. PairA pair means there are two of something.You wear a pair of shoes. 👟👟 SameSame means things look exactly alike.Two yellow stars ⭐⭐ are the same. DifferentDifferent means things are not the same.A dog 🐶 and a cat 🐱 are different. SortTo sort is to put same things in a group.Put all the blue blocks 🟦 together. CompareTo compare is to look at two things closely.Let's compare the balls. 🔴🔵 One is red, one is blue.

The Look and Compare Rule Look at Item 1. 👀 Look at Item 2. 👀 First, we must look very carefully at two things to see what is the same or different. The 'If Same, Then Pair' Rule If they are the same ✅, put them together. When you find two things that are a match, they become a pair. Group them up! The 'If Different, Then Separate' Rule If they are not the same ❌, keep them apart. If two things do not match, they do not go in the same group. Move on to the next item.