Little Steps Care · Autumn workshop
Investigate together
Work in pairs. One child sorts, the other guesses the rule. Swap roles and listen for a feature each child can point to or name.
- 4–6 · 6–8 · 8–12 years
- About 20 minutes
- For childcare professionals
What will your child practise?
Listen to someone else's sorting rule and explain a choice.
What you need
Four different leaves per pair, paper and a pencil for the adult.
Step by step
- One child sorts and one investigates. The sorter picks a feature and silently puts two leaves together.
- The investigator points to a similarity. Ask “What shows you that?” and write down one answer in the child's words. Accept other rules that fit.
- Swap roles and add a fourth leaf. Does it belong? Ask two pairs to demonstrate their different rules.
Printable worksheets
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