Game
Take out a pencil. Today we will be talking about similarities and differences and you will be using your pencils to do an experiment. Examine your pencil carefully and look for anything that might help you recognize your pencil.
Put your pencils in a pile. Mix them up. One by one, find your pencil.
Discussion
How many of you were able to find your pencil without much difficulty?
How did you do this?
What special features made your pencil different from someone else’s?