Which one is different?

Objective:

a) learn and use concepts of same and different

b) answer why? questions

Points to Remember:

1. Use the vocabulary of same and different as many times as you possible can?

2. Give your child enough time to think about and answer after you ask a question. This is harder than it seems. I often count silently to 10 while I wait for Brooke to give me an answer.

3. Download the sheets from http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/

Lesson

1. Go to the Free Download section and then to Language Materials or click here

2. Print the activity sheet labeled What Doesn't Belong?

3. Cut out each group of 4 pictures.

4. Show your child the first group of pictures. Ask, "Which one is different?" and then wait. If your child doesn't understand, try to use other words such as "Which one does not belong? " or "Which one is not the same?"

5. Then talk about the pictures. "These 3 are all same because they are all animals. All these animals live on a farm. Do sneakers live on a farm? No, what are sneakers? What do we do with sneakers? That's right, we wear sneakers? " and keep on talking about the pictures as long as your child is interested.

6. Ask your child, "Why is this picture different?" Since you have already talked about these pictures, your child should be able to answer this why? questions.

7. Move on to the next set until you have completed and talked about all 4 sets of pictures.

Modifications:

1. Look around the Free Download section to find more great activities.

2. Use the red X's that came with the download as markers so you can re-use this activity again. 3. Make an effort to use the concepts of same and different in your everyday conversations.