Sorting and Grouping Objects
Learning to sort objects based on a common property like shape, size or colour.
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When we sort, we first choose a rule - like 'colour' or 'size' - and then we group things that follow that rule. For example, if we sort by colour, all red things go together and all blue things go together.
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- Sorting means grouping things that share something in common.
- We can sort by colour, size, shape, or use.
- The same objects can be sorted differently depending on the rule chosen.
- Sorting helps us organise and understand things better.
- After sorting, we can count each group.
- Sorting connects to counting and comparing.
- A sorting rule could be colour, size or shape.
- Sorting keeps our belongings neat and easy to find.