Animal / Plant Sorting

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Animal / Plant Sorting
Science - Biology
LevelPrimary
Materialspictures of plants and animals
labels: Plants, Animals
tray

In this activity the child sorts pictures based on whether they show plants or animals.

Presentation

  1. Take the material to a mat or table.
  2. Place the labels at the top of the workspace.
  3. Sort the pictures by whether they are of a plant or an animal.

Points of Interest

Control of Error

  • color coded dots could be marked on the back of the cards so the child can check their work

Variations and Extensions

  • Include fungi and single-celled organisms as categories

Material

Make Your Own