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Description
Earlier topics taught Apprentices to identify if things are the same or not. This topic takes the next step: HOW are they different? This also gently introduces the idea of sequencing: putting things in order based on … something.
Objectives
The learning objectives in this topic are defined as follows.
- Understand what comparing means.
- Compare by height, size, brightness, rotation.
- Compare based on whether something HAS a certain property or not
- Learn the symbols for comparison (=, <, and >)
- Understand what sequencing (sorting/ordering) means.
- Identify first, middle, and last.
Explorers (1)
The Cradle of Comm Pear
A (printable) Novel exploring “My First Comparisons”A father pear was about to have a baby So he looked everywhere, hoping that maybe The perfect home existed, a beautiful place to be born But as he compares cradles, never satisfied, he might end up forlorn
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Teachers (1)
My First Comparisons
A (printable) Lesson Material exploring “My First Comparisons”Once an Apprentice recognizes shapes, colors and more They are ready for the next step in the lore Instead of saying things are equal or not, that’s that This resource teaches many ways to compare, group and contrast
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Quizmasters (1)
Quiz of Comparing
An interactive Trivia Kit exploring “My First Comparisons”A quiz to test your understanding Of comparing size, shape, color and more These questions check if you know how this works Will you be the Comparison Master by the ending?
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Puzzlepages (7)
Dwarfs & Giants
An interactive Puzzle Game exploring “My First Comparisons”Click the smallest giant or dwarf Compare sizes until all of them are gone But don’t forget the special powers of dwarf They might become TOO small if you do something wrong
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Chainsharks
A (printable) Educational Puzzle exploring “My First Comparisons”It’s eat or be eaten, this chain In the ocean filled with many fish All of them are looking for a tasty dish But big always eats small, and only one can remain
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Crosscompare
A (printable) Educational Puzzle exploring “My First Comparisons”Compare row and column And make sure the rabbit has plants to eat An introductory puzzle about comparing But solving it is still no simple feat!
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Scribbles Big & Small
A (printable) Educational Puzzle exploring “My First Comparisons”All you need to do for this puzzle Is draw something either BIG or SMALL Compare neighbor squares to know which one to do Only one solution fits them all
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Scribbles Pictures
A (printable) Educational Puzzle exploring “My First Comparisons”All you need to do for this puzzle at heart Is know how to scribble in or outside the lines Compare neighbor squares to know which is right And end up with an image as your reward!
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Zeparazoo
A (printable) Educational Puzzle exploring “My First Comparisons”Separate the animals in the zoo By placing physical fences between some pairs But don’t be caught unawares And separate the kind, loving animals too
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Fantasy Forest Paths Puzzle
A (printable) Educational Puzzle exploring “My First Comparisons”Some colorful characters walk through the woods They arrive at a crossroads; what should they choose? Compare both options and pick the one that’s right To help these creatures get home safe for the night
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Runaways (0)
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Gamiverses (11)
Candy Island (Bundle)
A (printable) Board Game exploring “My First Comparisons”Come visit Candy Island, a row of tiles Take a bite out of the island each turn Left/Right and First/Last you must learn To stay on the island and survive for a while!
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Bee Bigger
A (printable) Board Game exploring “My First Comparisons”All players become a bee, moving all around You have to visit flowers and make a buzzing sound But the order is important—big comes before small Work together, without colliding, to complete the garden at all!
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Flipfire Bakery
A (printable) Board Game exploring “My First Comparisons”The bakery is on fire, maybe Some breads are huge, some are tiny Get rid of your cards by comparing it all Or flip the coin so it says “BIG” instead of “SMALL”
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Pancake Sort
A (printable) Board Game exploring “My First Comparisons”Pancakes of all shapes and sizes come in Get them on a plate, don’t let any end in the bin But it’s forbidden to put a bigger pancake on a smaller one So find the right move order to get all your cooking done!
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Pizza Piles
A (printable) Board Game exploring “My First Comparisons”You’re all preparing the same pizza together You have many ingredients to add—but does it make it better? You can only play a pizza if it shows at least what came before Find the right order, or risk a burned pizza ending up on the floor
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Knights of the Round Table
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”King Arthur and his knights have arrived But there are rumors about the presence of Evil Knights! Can you move, grab, and stack the Sirs of this fable As you shuffle the Knights ‘round their Round Table?
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Chaos Cupcakes
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”Spot matching icons on other cupcakes All at once, fast fast fast Get rid of your cards is all it takes But make sure your pile passes the No-Cheating test!
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Domino Dreams
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”Place the dominoes so they match each side Before you wake up from the night Work together and think ahead Of this matching game you will dream in bed
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The Lions Escaped
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”All the lions in the zoo ran away Try to capture them again before it’s too late But your cage is cursed and it only catches When the Lion Pawn and Lion Card show visual matches!
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Not Done Yeti
A (printable) Board Game exploring “My First Comparisons”Skate your pawn across a frozen map Collecting snow and rolling it into a ball Who builds the tallest snowman of them all? And who makes the first slippery misstep?
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Split Safari
A (printable) Board Game exploring “My First Comparisons”Race through untamed nature and wilderness Comparing animals and attracting those you like A game for all ages you don’t want to miss So start splitting cards to go on a hike!
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