Same or Different? — Interactive Lesson (Ages 3–5)

Want a fun way to build early comparison and reasoning skills? This 27-slide interactive lesson asks pupils to spot which object doesn’t belong, which shapes match exactly, and what makes things the same or different, with nothing to prepare beforehand.

Mastering Same or Different in Early Years Maths

Pupils compare objects and shapes to decide what’s the same, what’s different, and which one doesn’t belong in a group — building the early comparison and reasoning skills within the Early Years Foundation Stage maths curriculum’s shape, space and measure strand.

What’s Included

• 27-slide interactive lesson on comparing objects and shapes
• “Which one is different?” and “which shapes are exactly the same?” activities
• Self-marking activities with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds early comparison and reasoning skills
• Instant feedback keeps young learners engaged throughout
• Practises spotting subtle similarities and differences

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — just open and go
• Works on any interactive whiteboard or shared screen
• Self-marking activities free you up to support individual learners
• A ready-made starter that gets pupils thinking straight away

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FAQ

What year group is this for? Early Years (ages 3–5).

What kind of comparisons does it use? Objects and shapes — spotting matches, differences and the odd one out.

Does it self-mark? Yes, activities give instant feedback.