Christmas Elves Comparison Activity

Description

Christmas Elves Comparison Activity

Ideal Age Group: Preschool/Kindergarten 2.5 to 6 years

Instructions:

Instruct your learner to identify which one of the elves are different.  Consider colour and direction.

Ask questions to prompt your learner to explain and express their thoughts

Levelled cards increase in difficulty in order to challenge learners as they progress:

– Cards 1a – d illustrate a clear difference between the elves

– Cards 2a – d illustrate a difference in colour

– Cards 3a -d illustrate a difference in direction

– Cards 4a – d illustrate 2 differences: colour and direction

Specific Skills Developed:

Comparing 

– Making comparisons between objects

Classifying

– Comparing or matching according to common properties

Reflecting and Reaching Conclusions

– Describing similarities and differences

– Describing connections between objects

Using Descriptive Language to Explain, Explore, and Extend

– Using sentences and words to describe objects

Pro Tip! Activity fits neatly in individual craft boxes for easy storage!

Extend the learning and engagement with Christmas themed books like, The Little Christmas Elf, The Elves and The Shoemaker (A Magical Christmas Musical), or have some fun with the famously humorous  Elf on The Shelf.

Activity Includes:

16 individual comparison cards; levelled 1a-d to 4a-d