Seeing all the Valentine's Day cards in the stores reminded me of a SWEET way to practice categorizing objects with children. An important critical thinking skill is to sort objects according to similarities and differences. Begin by simply buying a box or boxes of valentine cards. I found these at the Dollar Store.
Then, you can cut them apart and glue one of each in a file folder. Leave the rest in a stack. Your child can look at the card and find the one that matches. Below are a few examples. It's so easy and fast to create:)
As your child is sorting or matching the valentine cards, ask your child questions such as...
"How come the cards are a match?"
"How are they alike?"/"How are they the same?"
"How are they different?"
Ask questions so that children must pick out and talk about the details of the valentine cards. This will help them practice naming colors, animals, objects, etc...
You can also sit down and play "Memory" with your child or children in a classroom can play together. Simply tear out the valentine cards. Place them face down and take turns turning over two cards. While you are playing, ask your child the questions I mentioned above. Children will be having fun and developing critical thinking skills. How sweet!!!
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