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Choosing a tool for a work task
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Learning goal
Match a pictured tool with the task it helps do.
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
The example
A pretend school gardener needs to move dry leaves. The paper tool cards show a rake and a watering can.
A worked response
The rake can gather leaves. The watering can is for adding water. Use drawings only; children do not handle work tools.
Your task
1. The tool choices are a rake and a watering can. Which one moves leaves?
2. Point, draw, or say rake.
3. A plant needs water. Point, draw, or say watering can.
Space for your task
Questions
1. What needs to be moved?
2. Which tool can move leaves?
3. Which tool adds water?
4. What tool fits the plant?