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Thanksgiving Visual Discrimination Activity

Thanksgiving Visual Discrimination Activity

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Here is another printable visual discrimination activity for Thanksgiving similar to the one I shared with you for Halloween.

Turkey Visual Discrimination

What is Visual Discrimination?

Visual discrimination is the ability to tell the difference between objects or symbols by sight including color, shape, size, and orientation. This skill is developmental; children will become more successful with visual discrimination activities as they begin to mature.

What is Visual Discrimination & Why is it Important? #preschool #kindergarten

Why is Visual Discrimination Important?

Young children in preschool and kindergarten need to have good visual discrimination skills to start identifying letters and numbers. Visual discrimination skills will help children to notice the similarities and differences in letters like b and d or x and y. Visual discrimination skills are also important when classifying.

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Supplies Needed:

Turkey Same and Different Activity

Thanksgiving Visual Discrimination Activity

You will need small manipulatives like Unifix cubes, flat floral marbles, or bingo chips for this activity. Of course, to avoid choking hazards make sure the manipulatives are age-appropriate for your students.

Students will search for two images on each Thanksgiving themed task card that are the same and cover them with a manipulative. More detailed directions are included in the printable below.

Free Printable Thanksgiving Visual Discrimination Activity for #preschool and #kindergarten

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More Thanksgiving Ideas

Scarecrow Counting Game
Scarecrow Sensory Bin
colored uncooked popcorn kernels glued to paper
brown playdough used to create a turkey using beads and feathers
a collage of colorful images featuring thanksgiving crafts and activities
Popcorn Turkey Glove
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