#111 - A Pair of Socks by Stuart J. Murphy

Summary: Does a polka-dotted sock match a striped sock? Young children will learn about matching, an important early math skill, as a lonely striped sock searches the house for its mate. They will may even be inspired to practice this skill in their own sock drawers!

Suggested Activity: Sock Match

 

Collect many different pairs of socks. Combine in a laundry basket. The children can find the matching pairs and fold them.

Curriculum Area: Logical Thinking (recognizes patterns and can repeat them, classifies objects)

Appropriate Age Group: 4 and up