Get a set of 20 small objects.  Have your parent get a set of 20 objects.  

Choose a number and count that amount of objects out.  Your parent also counts out objects. 

Now compare!  Who counted out more and who counted out less? 

Repeat using different amounts of objects.

 Discussion Questions:

How will knowing how to compare be useful?

Can you think of a reason someone might need to compare?

At the beginning of the read aloud for Eddie's Pet, Mrs. Wetzel asked a few questions such as:

• Do you have a pet or know someone else who has a pet?
• What kind of pet is it? (Example: dog, cat, fish)
• What does the pet look like? (Example: color, special markings)
• What makes a good pet?

Think about these questions to help you write at least 2-3 sentences describing, or telling about your pet or a pet you know.  Also, inlcude an illustration, or drawing, of your pet.  Remember that the picture should match the words!!!