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PSPKK123May 15, 2013 •  50 Comments

Worksheets: Which one is different?

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I just had to find another way to use my fun clip art from Pink Pueblo!   So I created a set of 12 which one is different worksheets for preschool and kindergarten.  The best part is that they are in four levels of difficulty.  By giving them different pages of the pack, I was able to challenge my Two, Four, and Six.

which one is different - 12 free pages for preK and K - the measured mom112

sample pattern activity

Level One:  On the first three pages, each line contains identical images with one image that is completely different.

sample pattern activity

Level Two: The images are the same, but one has been altered slightly.  It could be upside down, facing a different direction, or a different size than the other pictures.

child stamping which picture doesn't belong worksheet

My two-year-old (almost three) loved doing levels 1 and 2.  I gave him an “x” stamp to stamp out the picture that did not belong in each row.  Another idea is to use Do a Dot markers.  You can also laminate the pages and use small magnets to cover the picture that doesn’t fit.   That will give you lots of use out of these pages, especially if you are using them at a learning center in a classroom.

sample pattern activity

Level Three: These are more challenging.  Your child will need to think about what kind of thing each item represents.  Are they all food, except for one?  Are they all animals, except for one?  Or, in the above example, are they all things that can take you places, except for one?

child writing on which one is different worksheet

My four-year-old enjoyed levels 2, 3, and some of level 4, before he’d had enough sitting.

sample pattern activity

Level Four: This one requires a lot more thinking.  At first glance, it might look like the pictures belong together.  In the above example, the cow gets crossed out because it is the only farm animal.

child working on which one is different worksheet

Level 4 was a good challenge for my six-year-old, who is just finishing kindergarten.

sample pattern activities

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You can print in black and white  – the colors are pretty, but not important :).

Please share these with others — but do remember to link back to my blog post and not the pdf files.  Thanks so much!

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50 Comments

  1. Genevieve Clingman

    June 3, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    These are amazing! Thank you so much for these printables. 😀 I’m pregnant with my third and have two toddlers, and my 3 year old is going to absolutely love these. I’m putting them in plastic sheets so she can use a dry-erase marker over them. Thanks again!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna G

      June 23, 2018 at 7:26 am

      You’re welcome, Genevieve!

      Reply to this comment
  2. huda

    March 7, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    Anne ..it is really amazing …thank you a lot for your help …good luck honey

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna G

      March 8, 2018 at 7:18 am

      You’re very welcome, Huda!

      Reply to this comment
  3. janice meier

    December 19, 2016 at 11:46 pm

    I would really like there. The link is not working.

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      December 20, 2016 at 5:38 am

      HI Janice! The link works just fine for me, so the file is still there. Here are some things to try:

      1) Switch browsers. Internet Explorer doesn’t work with my site. Google Chrome works the best.

      2) If you’re using Google Chrome and still having trouble, try this trick: RIGHT click on the brown download link. Then choose “save link as.” Save the file to your computer. Then open from there to print.

      Reply to this comment
  4. janice meier

    December 19, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    Wow this printable is just what im looking for. Link is not working though sadly

    Reply to this comment
  5. Sandeep

    August 7, 2016 at 7:43 am

    Thanks Anna… Measured mom is my ” to go” resource…. Love what you do.. It’s your gift and you are being incredibly generous in sharing it with us

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      August 7, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Thank you so much, Sandeep!

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  6. gina

    March 26, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    I get a lot of help from you for my son with autism. Sincere thanks to you.

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      April 19, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      I’m so glad you’re finding things here to help your son, Gina!

      Reply to this comment
  7. Lauren

    February 1, 2016 at 11:29 am

    This is a great resource! Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      February 4, 2016 at 8:54 am

      You’re very welcome, Lauren!

      Reply to this comment
  8. Shirish

    July 17, 2015 at 4:42 am

    Great work .. Do you have more !!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      July 21, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Hello! I don’t offer many worksheets because I prefer hands on activities, but you can find my free printables here: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/print-2/

      Reply to this comment
  9. Karlene Gottman

    November 21, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Great ideas! I teach Title I reading to kindergarten, second and third graders. I can’t wait to use these fabulous ideas with my kindergarten! I plan to laminate them and let the kids use wet erase markers! Thanks for all the great stuff!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      December 1, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      I let the idea of laminating and using marks, Karlene! Great to make all that colored ink last 🙂 We like to cover with magnets too. It makes me so happy when teachers find my site!

      Reply to this comment
  10. Emma

    September 21, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    I’m having trouble down loading it, I’m not sure why.

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      September 24, 2013 at 5:42 am

      I’m sorry you’re having trouble, Emma – try something suggested on this page. Let me know if it works for you!

      https://www.themeasuredmom.com/trouble-downloading/

      Reply to this comment
  11. Conny

    June 4, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    We finally managed to try these out today – they have been on my list for a few days now and my girl was so excited. She is 4,5 yrs old and did well without help until level 3 – level 4 was a bit tricky. She fits into any gender stereotype: Her weakest part were the vehicles *lol*. She loved them and you know what? She decided not to cross the odd one out, but to mark it with a tiny dot below, “because XYZ is so cute” or “I like it too much”… Later she ended up cutting out the items – I had printed two pages on one and they were really tiny then, but she loved it and cut out 15 items in a row before getting tired. It was great fun, thank you so much!
    Oh and I pushed my husband to finally set up my own website so that finally I can share my ideas with you too 😉

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      June 5, 2013 at 7:51 pm

      I’m so glad your daughter had so much fun with these, Conny – thanks for sharing! How exciting that you’re getting your own website — let me know the details when it’s up and running!!

      Reply to this comment
  12. Beth

    May 24, 2013 at 4:44 am

    These kind of worksheets are my kids FAVORITES!! What a fun freebie!

    Thanks sharing and linking up to TGIF! I hope you come link up later today,
    Beth =)

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 25, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks so much for checking it out, Beth! I’m at TGIF this week:)

      Reply to this comment
  13. Carrie

    May 23, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Oh, how fun!! We will have to give those a try. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 23, 2013 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks so much for the visit, Carrie!

      Reply to this comment
  14. Heather Przybyla

    May 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Hello! Stopping by from Mommy Moments Monday. I love these printable! I can’t wait to use them with Lovebug and Little Man!!

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 23, 2013 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Heather!

      Reply to this comment
  15. Carla

    May 21, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    These are fabulous! Even my “older” children love them! I’d love to invite you to share this post at Teach Me Tuesday, an educational linky party at Preschool Powol Packets!

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 23, 2013 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Carla! I appreciate the invite to your link party!

      Reply to this comment
  16. Kirstylee

    May 21, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    These are amazing. I often have such a hard time finding these type of worksheets that are easy enough for my toddler. I love that there are so many different choices of levels. Thanks for making these!

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 25, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      You’re so welcome, Kirstylee! Thanks so much for checking it out!

      Reply to this comment
  17. Linda Nelson

    May 20, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    I see what you mean about NEEDING to use the clipart again …just adorable! Thanks for sharing at Manic Monday!

    Linda Nelson

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 23, 2013 at 7:56 pm

      And I have many more uses planned for the clip art 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by, Linda!

      Reply to this comment
  18. Pinkoddy

    May 20, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Oh this is a good idea because my son now knows things that are the “same” so this is a good next step.

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 23, 2013 at 7:56 pm

      Yes, different parts of the pack were a nice challenge for each of my kids. Fun1

      Reply to this comment
  19. Marcy @ day2day SuperMom

    May 16, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    Thank you for offering these! I do love the colors too ~ found you from the Pin Junkie! Pin’d =)

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 23, 2013 at 7:56 pm

      So glad you like them, Marcy! Thanks so much for stopping by – and for the pin 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  20. Diana Rambles

    May 16, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    Great activity!!

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 23, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Diana!

      Reply to this comment
  21. Reshama

    May 16, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    The colored ones ARE pretty 🙂 but B&W will do. we love these kind of hands on sheets. thanks for sharing!

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 23, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      Yes, I am sucking up WAY too much printer ink… but how could I do a post in black and white? 🙂

      Reply to this comment
  22. Lisa @ Farm Fresh Adventures

    May 16, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Oh these are darling! I will love using them with my toddler–might even throw the highest level out there for my 1st grader just to see if he’s paying attention! Thanks for your hard work–oh and thanks for having tractors on it! bwahahah. my boys will love it.

    Reply to this comment
    • annageig

      May 23, 2013 at 7:54 pm

      So glad you can use it, Lisa! I really appreciate your comment 🙂

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      • janice meier

        December 19, 2016 at 11:48 pm

        Can I still get a copy?

        Reply to this comment

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