Size Order: Rainbow Bears Theme
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 3
Coordinating Activities
Size Order: Rainbow Bears Theme
- Rainbow bear size cards: each color has a big, medium and small bear
Kids put each color of bears in order from biggest to smallest, or match real counting bears to the cards.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Paper cutter or scissors
- Rainbow counting bears
Standards for Comparing Size
These cards support early math standards connected to comparing and ordering by size.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.MD.A.2: Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/”less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. Kids compare the size of each bear.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines
- PK4.V.D.1: Child recognizes and compares heights or lengths of people or objects. Kids put the bears in order by size.
Virginia Standards of Learning
- Math K.MG.1.a.ii: Use direct comparisons to compare, describe and justify the heights of two objects using the terms taller or shorter. Kids compare the bears.
Size Order: Rainbow Bears Theme gives toddlers and preschool kids hands-on practice comparing and ordering by size.
Each color has a big, medium and small bear. Kids put them in order and use the words big, bigger and biggest.
Pair the cards with real rainbow counting bears so kids can match each bear to its card.
How to Use Size Order: Rainbow Bears Theme
- Print, laminate and cut apart the cards.
- Kids pick one color.
- Kids put the bears in order from smallest to biggest.
- Kids match real bears to the cards.
- Kids describe the sizes with big, bigger and biggest.
Small Group: Order the bears together and use size words.
Math Center: Set out the cards with counting bears.
Easy Ways to Differentiate These Size Cards
Every group has a mix of math and fine motor skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Start with big and small only.
- Use one color at a time.
- Line up the bears on a strip.
- Say the size words together.
For On-Level Practice:
- Order every color.
- Use size words.
- Match real bears.
- Check with a partner.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Order from biggest to smallest.
- Sort by color and size.
- Find things in the room to order by size.
- Make a pattern with the bears.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Talk through each step together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use real objects next to the cards.
- Name each picture together.
Size Order: Rainbow Bears Theme Is Perfect For:
- Toddlers
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool
