ClassX Video Lessons Grade Kindergarten Sorting and Matching Activities. Same and Different for Preschool and Kindergarten
Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to have fun learning about how to tell if things are the same or different. Our friend Eddie the Elephant is here to help us. Are you ready? Let’s go!
Do you like balloons? Eddie can blow them up really well! Look, here are two balloons. They are both yellow and the same size, so they are the same. But wait, here’s another balloon. It’s the same size, but it’s red. That makes it different because of its color!
Now, let’s look at some stars. We have two blue stars that are the same size, so they are the same. But here’s a pink star. It’s the same shape and size, but a different color. Isn’t that interesting?
Look at this mother duck and her ducklings. Are they all the same? They are all ducks, but the mother duck is bigger than the ducklings. So, they are different in size!
Let’s play a sorting game with cars! We can sort them by color and size. First, let’s find all the red cars. Here’s a big red car and a small red car. Now, let’s sort by size. We want all the small cars together. Here’s a small red car and a small blue car. Great job sorting!
Let’s look at some elephants. They all look the same, but one is smaller. That’s the different one! Now, let’s look at dinosaurs. They all look similar, but one is facing the other way. Can you find it?
Let’s sort some animals by size. Eddie and Billy are big elephants, while Jackie, Jade, and Jeffrey are small elephants. Now, let’s sort cakes by size. Can you find the big cakes and the small teddy bears?
Eddie is picking berries. He picks the red berries because they smell delicious. Now, he picks the big squashes. Great job, Eddie! You’ve sorted by color and size.
Let’s sort some shapes into triangles, squares, and circles. Can you help sort them into the right groups?
In the fall, leaves change color. We can sort them by shape, size, and color. Let’s sort them into maple leaves and oak leaves. Then, sort them by size and color. Even though they have fallen, they are still beautiful!
Remember, when you sort things, look at their color, shape, size, and position. Have fun sorting!
Color and Shape Hunt: Go on a treasure hunt around your home or classroom to find objects of different colors and shapes. Can you find something that is red and round, like a ball? How about something blue and square, like a book? Gather your treasures and sort them into groups based on their color and shape. Share your findings with a friend or family member!
Size Sorting with Toys: Gather a collection of your favorite toys, like cars, dolls, or blocks. Sort them into two groups: big toys and small toys. Once you have sorted them, try to find a toy that is different from the others in each group. Is there a small toy that is a different color or shape from the rest? Talk about what makes it different!
Nature Sorting Adventure: Take a walk outside and collect different leaves, rocks, or flowers. When you return, sort your collection by size, color, or type. Can you find a leaf that is a different shape from the others? Or a rock that is a different color? Discuss with a friend or family member why sorting helps us understand the world around us.
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Today, we’ll compare objects to see if they are the same or different. Our friend Eddie the elephant will help us.
Hey everyone! Do you like balloons? I can blow them up really well. Look, here are two balloons. They are both yellow and the same size, so we can say they are the same.
Now, we have one balloon that looks different. It’s the same size as the other two balloons, but it’s red. It differs in color.
I have other toys too. Look at these two stars; they are both blue and the same size, so we can say they are the same. I’ll blow up one more star. It looks very much like the other stars, but it’s pink. It’s the same shape and size, but a different color.
Oh, they got blown away! I’ll have to make some more toys.
This is a mother duck with her ducklings. Are they all exactly the same? Take your time and look carefully. They are all ducks, but the mother duck is bigger than the ducklings. This duck is different in size.
It’s time to finish this lesson. In our next episode, we’ll look for objects that fit together.
Sometimes, when sorting objects, you might think of another way to sort them. Let’s check it out with an example.
Let’s look at those cars from the introduction. What is one way we can sort them? They are all cars, so we can’t sort them by type, but we can sort them by color and size.
First, let’s sort by color. Let’s find all the red cars. Here’s a big red car. Right now, I only care that it’s red, so it goes in the group of red cars.
Let’s find the other red cars. This is another big red car. We can have small red cars too. Here’s a small red car; it fits right in this group.
Now, let’s sort the cars by size. We want to find all the small cars. I see a big red car, so that doesn’t fit in my group.
Here’s a small red car; it goes in the group of small cars. And this is a small blue car, which also belongs in the small car group.
There were two ways to sort this group: first by color and then by size.
Now, can you sort this group two different ways?
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Okay, here’s the answer. We can sort these birds by color; there are three yellow birds. We can also sort them by size; there are three big birds and two small birds.
Today, we’re going to find objects that are just a little bit different from the others. Let’s take a look at our friend Billy the elephant. Billy is blue.
Whoa, look at that! Another blue elephant, just like Billy. They look exactly the same. But this one is yellow, so it’s different.
Before we get started, let me give you some hints on what to look for: color, shape, size, and position.
Let’s look at some other groups of objects and see if we can find the one that’s different.
I see three elephants. They all look the same, but this elephant is smaller than the others.
Now, let’s look at some dinosaurs. They all look pretty similar, but this one is facing the other way.
I’ll leave you with a challenge. Look at this group of robots and tell me which one is different.
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Okay, here’s the answer. Look closely at the robot’s face. This robot has its eyes in different positions.
When we look at objects, we notice different things about them, like their color, shape, and size. Today, we’re going to talk about sorting objects by size.
Let’s look at some animals. We can sort the elephants by size. Eddie and Billy are big elephants, while Jackie, Jade, and Jeffrey are small elephants.
Now, let’s try sorting a group of cakes by size. I see different flavored cakes, but today let’s sort them by size.
I see a big cake; let’s put it in the group of big cakes. This cake is also big.
Now, can you find all the small teddy bears?
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Okay, here’s the answer. Here are the small teddy bears.
Today, we’ll learn how to sort objects by color and size. Eddie is picking berries. He knows to pick the red berries that smell delicious.
Now, he needs to pick some squashes. He’ll collect the big squashes.
Great job, Eddie! You’ve sorted the berries by color and the squashes by size.
Now, let’s sort some animals into different groups: elephants, frogs, and bears.
Let’s start with the elephants. Can you find any more elephants to sort?
Now, let’s find the frogs.
Great work! Now let’s sort the bears.
Finally, let’s sort a group of shapes into triangles, squares, and circles.
I’ll leave you with a challenge. Finish sorting the shapes into three groups.
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Okay, here’s the answer. Great work on the challenge!
Remember to look at all the objects and the names of the groups carefully before you start sorting.
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In the fall, leaves change color, and we can sort them by shape, size, and color.
Let’s sort this heap into two groups: maple leaves and oak leaves.
Now, let’s sort the leaves by size.
Great! We can also sort them by color.
Even though these leaves have fallen, they are still beautiful.
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