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Same and Different

Sorting and Grouping

Day 91of 180
Week 19of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify objects that are the same and different

2

Practice sorting objects into groups

3

Develop observation skills with joy and curiosity

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

Just as God creates unique and special things, we can learn to notice differences and similarities in the world around us

📦 Materials Needed

  • Small basket of mixed toys
  • Sorting mat
  • 4-5 different types of objects (blocks, toy cars, stuffed animals, etc.)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse science adventure! Let's explore how things can be the same and different.

💭 Review Question: What shapes did we find outside yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today we'll learn how to look closely at objects and see what makes them special

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Some things look the same
  • Some things look different
  • We can group things that are similar
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you find two things that look the same?
  • What makes something different?
3Activity: Same and Different Sorting Game (6 min)
observation

Use the BibleMouse sorting mat to group toys by type or color

📝 Instructions:
  1. Dump out basket of mixed toys
  2. Look at each toy carefully
  3. Sort toys into groups
  4. Talk about why each toy is in its group
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sort just by color

Challenge: Sort by multiple characteristics (color and size)

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate our sorting adventure!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about sorting?
  • Can you show me something that's the same as another thing?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll sort things by color!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK3 children are just learning to observe and categorize

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of praise and excitement
  • Let child lead the sorting
  • Don't worry about perfect sorting
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get distracted or mix up sorting categories

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to group items, growing attention span

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing a sorting song from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Create a sorting collage with magazine pictures

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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