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A Remainder of One
A Pair of Socks
by Stuart J. Murphy
A colorful sock is looking for its match. It believes it will never be worn unless it is part of a pair.
Resources for A Pair of Socks:
Full Book Review (English)
Full Book Review (Spanish)
Brief Book Review (English)
Brief Book Review (Spanish)
Will the red and blue sock ever find its match?
Math Connections:
Matching Comparisons
Activities to Do Together: Ask your child to:
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Predict whether each sock found is a match when reading the book, A Pair of Socks
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Name the colors on the socks
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Help match socks for the family during laundry time
Extension Questions:
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Discuss with your child what it means to be a pair. How many objects are in a pair? What are some examples of pairs?
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What does it mean to match? What are some examples of things that match?
Vocabulary for Building Math Concepts:
match, not far, pair