Shapes: Matching and Sorting

Learning Objectives Point to an attribute of a shape, like its color. Say 'same' or 'different' when looking at two shapes. Match two identical shapes from a small group. Follow a simple sorting rule, like 'put all the circles here'. Find the one shape that is different in a group of four. Use a mouse to drag and drop shapes into groups on a screen. Look at these two socks! 🧦🧦 Are they the same? Let's find out! We will learn to be detectives! 🕵️ We will look closely at shapes. We will see what is the same and what is different. Real-World Applications Putting your toys away in the right bins. Matching your socks to make a pair. Finding all the red crayons in the box. Sorting forks and spoons in the kitchen.

TermDefinitionExample Same 👍Things that are just alike.Two red apples are the same. 🍎🍎 Different 👎Things that are not alike.An apple and a banana are different. 🍎🍌 Compare 👀To look at two things closely.Let's compare the cat 🐈 and the dog 🐕. Attribute ✨A special thing about an object.The color red is an attribute of a fire truck. 🚒 Rule 📜A way to sort or group things.The rule is: 'Only yellow toys go in this box.' 💛 Sort 🧺To put things into groups.Let's sort the blocks by color. 🟥🟦🟩

The One-Thing Rule Look at one attribute at a time. First, look at color. Then, look at shape. This helps us not get mixed up! The Yes/No Question Rule Ask a 'yes' or 'no' question. Ask: 'Is this shape blue?' The answer is 'yes' or 'no'. Computers love simple questions!