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Pre-K Math · Chapter 6 · Lesson 2
Putting Things in Order
Smallest to biggest.
10 problems · about 7 minutes · PK.MD.1
What this lesson teaches
The child orders three objects by size.
- Find the smallest first.
- Then the middle, then the biggest.
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
5 problemsReview — Big and Small: Which is taller, 8 blocks or 5?
Answer 8
Why Eight.
Review — Making Your Own Pattern: ⭐⭐🌙⭐⭐🌙. What is next?
Answer Star.
Why Star.
Review — What Comes Next: 🔵🔴🔵🔴. What is next?
Answer Blue.
Why Blue.
Review — Which Group Has More: Which is more, 8 or 5?
Answer 8
Why Eight.
Review — Sorting by Shape and Size: Five small cars and one big. How many small?
Answer 5
Why Five.
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
2 problemsOf 7, 2, and 5, which is smallest?
Answer 2
Why Two.
Of 3, 6, and 1, which is smallest?
Answer 1
Why The littlest.
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
1 problemOf 3, 6, and 1, which is biggest?
Answer 6
Why The most.
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
2 problemsOf 4, 2, and 9, which is in the middle?
Answer 4
Why Not biggest, not smallest.
Three Towers: Towers of 2, 5, and 8. Which is biggest?
Answer 8
Why Eight.