Grades 1–2
Living or Nonliving? Sort
Twelve cards to sort into living and nonliving things, with a reminder of what all living things need.
Classroom activity · Cut-and-paste sorting activities
Hot or Cold? Sort
Read twelve words and sort them into hot and cold, from cocoa and toast to igloos and popsicles.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–2
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Classifying, Fine motor skills, Explaining reasoning
What kids do
“Cut out the words. Read each one. Is it hot or cold? Glue it where it belongs.”
Words on this sheet
HotColdcocoasnowmansnowfireiglooiceovenfreezersunsouptoast
Teacher tip
Talk about things that could be both hot and cold, like soup or milk.
How to use it
- Keep scissors and glue sticks in a bin at each table.
- Read the cards aloud for kids who need help.
- Keep a few copies in an early finisher bin so they are always ready.
Watch for
Cutting that takes up the whole time. Pre-cut cards for kids who need it.
Talk about it
- Can you think of one more thing for each group?
- What was the trickiest part? How did you get past it?
Take it further
Use the same cards as a center game without glue.
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