Matching Ties

Materials Needed:

Tie hanger (see if a parent has one to donate to the class)
Lots of ties (thrift stores and parent donations are good resources)
Crayons and markers
Large index cards

What To Do:

Write a category on each index card (i.e. blue ties, green ties, fat ties, skinny ties, striped ties, polka dotted ties, etc.).
Draw a picture of a tie representing the written category on each card.
Place tie hanger, ties, and category cards (face down) in language center where children can easily reach them.
Have children take turns turning over a card and then putting the ties that fall into that category, onto the tie hanger.

Variation:

Place a category of ties on the tie rack. Have the children decide which card goes with the ties on the tie rack.