Odd One Out Worksheet: Shape and Word Line-ups for Ages 7-8
Children find the one item that does not belong in rows of shapes and words, then say exactly why: a different shape, size, number of sides, dots or direction. A final section shows that some rows have two good answers, as long as each answer has a true reason.
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About this worksheet
- Topic:
- Odd one out with reasons
- Skill:
- Sorting & Classifying (Cognitive - Attention): Sort and classify objects by attributes.
- Pack:
- Page 3 of 24 in Critical Thinking Worksheets for Ages 7-8: Puzzle Detectives Logic Puzzle Pack.
How to use this worksheet
Do row 1 together as the worked example. Your child circles the odd one, then ticks the reason chip or finishes the sentence 'It is odd because'. Use the 'Make YOUR line-up' box for a grown-up to solve.
Materials needed
- Pencil
Extension activities
- 1At dinner, pick four things on the table and find the odd one out.
- 2Find two different odd ones in the same set and defend both.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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