Problem Explanation
This worksheet is designed to improve
visual discrimination—the ability to notice small differences between similar objects. The task is to
circle the matching puzzle pieces on each line.
Each row contains four puzzle pieces, and your goal is to identify which two pieces are
identical in shape, even if they are rotated or flipped.
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Step-by-Step Solution
We will analyze each row one by one.
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Row 1:
```
[Piece A] [Piece B] [Piece C] [Piece D]
```
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Piece A: Has a
tab on top,
tab on right,
blank (indented) on bottom,
blank on left.
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Piece B: Has a
tab on top,
blank on right,
tab on bottom,
blank on left.
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Piece C: Same as Piece A —
tab on top,
tab on right,
blank on bottom,
blank on left.
-
Piece D: Has
tab on top,
blank on right,
tab on bottom,
tab on left.
✔ Pieces A and C match — same configuration of tabs and blanks.
➡️
Circle Piece A and Piece C
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Row 2:
```
[Piece E] [Piece F] [Piece G] [Piece H]
```
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Piece E:
Tab on top,
blank on right,
tab on bottom,
blank on left.
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Piece F:
Blank on top,
tab on right,
blank on bottom,
tab on left.
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Piece G:
Tab on top,
blank on right,
tab on bottom,
blank on left → same as E.
-
Piece H:
Blank on top,
tab on right,
blank on bottom,
tab on left → same as F.
✔ Pieces E and G match
✔ Pieces F and H match — but we only need
one pair per row.
The instruction says "circle the matching puzzle pieces" — implying
one pair per line.
So we choose
E and G (they are identical).
➡️
Circle Piece E and Piece G
*(Note: F and H also match, but since only one pair is expected per line, E and G are correct as they appear first.)*
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Row 3:
```
[Piece I] [Piece J] [Piece K] [Piece L]
```
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Piece I:
Tab on top,
blank on right,
blank on bottom,
tab on left.
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Piece J:
Blank on top,
tab on right,
tab on bottom,
blank on left.
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Piece K:
Tab on top,
blank on right,
blank on bottom,
tab on left → same as I.
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Piece L:
Tab on top,
tab on right,
tab on bottom,
tab on left.
✔ Pieces I and K match — both have tab-top, blank-right, blank-bottom, tab-left.
➡️
Circle Piece I and Piece K
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Row 4:
```
[Piece M] [Piece N] [Piece O] [Piece P]
```
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Piece M:
Tab on top,
blank on right,
tab on bottom,
blank on left.
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Piece N:
Tab on top,
blank on right,
tab on bottom,
blank on left → same as M.
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Piece O:
Blank on top,
tab on right,
blank on bottom,
tab on left.
-
Piece P:
Tab on top,
tab on right,
tab on bottom,
tab on left.
✔ Pieces M and N match — identical shapes.
➡️
Circle Piece M and Piece N
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✔ Final Answer:
Circle the following pairs:
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Row 1: First and Third pieces
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Row 2: First and Third pieces
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Row 3: First and Third pieces
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Row 4: First and Second pieces
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🔍 Visual Summary (for reference):
| Row | Matched Pieces |
|-----|----------------|
| 1 | 1st & 3rd |
| 2 | 1st & 3rd |
| 3 | 1st & 3rd |
| 4 | 1st & 2nd |
> This activity helps children develop visual attention, pattern recognition, and fine motor skills (circling). It's commonly used in occupational therapy for early learning and cognitive development.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version with circles drawn!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of occupational therapy worksheet.
