Sorting Laundry

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What is sorting laundry?

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Sorting laundry is the process of separating clothes into different groups based on their color, fabric type, or washing instructions before washing them.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What are the three main categories for sorting laundry?

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The three main categories for sorting laundry are Whites, Colors, and Darks.

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Why is it important to sort laundry?

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Sorting laundry helps prevent colors from bleeding onto whites and ensures that clothes are washed in the appropriate conditions.

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What type of clothes should go in the 'Whites' category?

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Clothes that are white or light-colored, such as white shirts, socks, and towels, should go in the 'Whites' category.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What type of clothes should go in the 'Colors' category?

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Clothes that are brightly colored or patterned, such as red, blue, or green shirts, should go in the 'Colors' category.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What type of clothes should go in the 'Darks' category?

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Clothes that are dark-colored, such as black, navy, or dark red items, should go in the 'Darks' category.

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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What should you do if you find a red sock in the whites?

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You should remove the red sock and place it in the 'Colors' category to prevent it from staining the white clothes.

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What is the purpose of washing towels separately?

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Washing towels separately helps to ensure they are cleaned properly and prevents lint from getting on other clothes.

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What does 'lights' mean in laundry sorting?

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'Lights' refers to light-colored clothes that are not white, such as pastels or light shades.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

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What is the best way to organize laundry before washing?

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The best way to organize laundry is to separate it into categories: Whites, Colors, Darks, and Towels.