Cluster 3

• Draw 5 clouds, 3 circles, and 6 dogs.

• Using items from the classroom, have students sort them and write why the put them into each group.

• Maria and Sam like to draw flowers. Maria drew 4 flowers. Sam drew 6 flowers. Show how many flowers each child drew. Circle the picture of the child who drew the greatest number of flowers.

• A kitten has 2 toys. A puppy has 5 toys. Draw the toys for each pet. Circle the picture with the least number of toys.

Cluster 4

• How are rectangles and squares alike and how are they different?

• Describe a hexagon.

• Explain the difference between a two dimensional and three dimensional shape.

• In your sorting center, explain why you sorted your items the way you did.