Same/Different Puppet Show

The Misup Monster puppet gives the kids confidence, makes them feel smart by contrast.

Objectives

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The children participating when shown a group of 4 objects will be able to find one which is qualitatively different. Children ages 3-4 will be able to tell why objects are similar Cog. IIIA
and ages 2 ½ -3 ½ will be able to group objects by color, shape, and size Cog. IIIA
And children ages 1- 1 ½ will be able to identify objects Lang. IB

Materials

Mix-up Monster puppet; objects, 3 of which could be classified as similar and 1 different; at least 5 sets of these objects. SEE ILLUSTRATION.

Procedures

1. The Mix-up Monster comes up with four objects. He explains to children that he has tricked them and put something in that is different. Ask the children which one is different and why. Why are other three similar?

2. Talk about why they might be the same—the banana, orange and apple are fruit. The cake is different, but they are all the same because you can eat them.

3. The Mix-up Monster should help with questions, suggestions and answers.