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Pages13
TypePDF
SourceChildCareEd
Price$1.75 License available
License: ChildCareEd Resource License
Description
Turn a pretend missing-sock mystery into a hands-on learning activity using clean socks or sock cards, baskets, a doll, and picture-free instruction cards. Children practise pairing socks, comparing size and color, sorting by color or pattern, and building independence by completing and putting away a pretend laundry task. The guide includes preparation and safety guidance, difficulty levels and adaptations, and a checklist for noting observed skills. Use it for a small-group investigation or a practical-life learning invitation for children ages 3–5.
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