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Mia activity corner / Comparing groups

More, fewer or the same?

Compare four pairs of newly drawn park objects and spot a pair with the same number.

Suggested ages 4-7About 10 minutesNew website activity

Circle the group with more pictures. If both groups have the same number, put a tick between them.

More, fewer or the same?LALITE · PARK PLAY & LEARNMore, fewer or the same?Fresh website activity · Suggested ages 4-7 · With a grown-up1.□2.□3.□4.□Challenge: write each pair of totals using <, > or =.lalite.org/mia-activities · New text and artwork · Free home and classroom use

For grown-ups

Row 1: right group (5). Row 2: left group (6). Row 3: the same (4 and 4). Row 4: right group (7). Optional number sentences: 2 < 5; 6 > 3; 4 = 4; 1 < 7.

Let the child talk through their choice. A finger trace, pointing or saying a number can be a useful starting point before writing.

This standalone activity uses new text and drawings. It is separate from the published Mia books.

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