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Description
A crucial first step to Mathematics and Logic is the ability to recognize things are the same or not. To discriminate between alike things.
Objectives
The learning objectives in this topic are defined as follows.
- Identify if two things are the same.
- Identify if two things are different.
- Recognize a concept as something you’ve seen before, even if it’s in a slightly different environment.
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The Matching Myths
A (printable) Novella Interactiva exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”The first step to any path of growth Is the ability to say things are the same (or not) These stories tell interesting tales about both Until patterns and differences are easy to spot
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Teachers (1)

Recognition & Discrimination
A (printable) Lesson Material exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”The first step to any path of learning and growth Is the ability to say things are the same (or not) This resource provides simple exercises for both Until patterns and differences are very easy to spot
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Quiz of Same
A (printable) Trivia Kit exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”The first step to any path of growth Is the ability to say things are the same (or not) This quiz playfully tests a child’s skill in both Until patterns and differences are easy to spot
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Puzzlepages (3)

Mini Mappers
A (printable) Educational Puzzle exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”The first step to any path of growth Is the ability to say things are the same (or not) This puzzle challenges a child’s skill in both Until patterns and differences are easy to spot
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Parking Problems
A (printable) Educational Puzzle exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”The first step to any path of growth Is the ability to say things are the same (or not) This puzzle challenges a child’s skill in both Until patterns and differences are easy to spot
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Zoo Shuffle
A (printable) Educational Puzzle exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”The first step to any path of growth Is the ability to say things are the same (or not) This puzzle challenges a child’s skill in both Until patterns and differences are easy to spot
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The Magical Lock
A (printable) Printable Escape Kit exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”The first step to any path of growth Is the ability to say things are the same (or not) This escape room experience is fun and tests both Until patterns and differences are easy to spot
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Gamiverses (12)

Snack Thief
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”Complete your pies before time’s up But don’t go too fast; know when to stop Steal from your neighbors to help them out Snack thieves required, to match flavors without doubt
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Froggy Feast
An interactive One Button Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”In this pond, tasty flies fall from the sky Press your button to stick out your tongue at the right time Grab only what you need, everything else is bad In Froggy Feast there’s much educational fun to be had!
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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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Snakepaint
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”Slither your snake across the grass Play icons matching the space where it should go All so that your snake’s wiggly body will show A simple drawing to complete at last
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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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I Donut Remember
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”Work together in the kitchen as memory cooks First step is sharing some long observant looks Next step is remembering where each ingredient lay For adding the wrong tile will surely ruin the taste!
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Fruity Finish
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”All the fruit bats are racing in batches Over a track with many fruits Every round, you simultaneously choose And fly to the next tile with an icon that matches!
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T-Rex Tells
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”A fun command is revealed But don’t start moving yet! Only perform the action if you see a dino Otherwise the results will be bad!
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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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Santa's Stamp Shuffle
A (printable) Board Game exploring “Recognition & Discrimination”You’ve just arrived, you and your friends At your new post at the North Pole Post To keep your job you’ll need to sort and match a host Of cheerful Christmas cards, envelopes and stamps!
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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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