Grades 1–2
Land, Water or Air? Animal Sort
Sort twelve animals by where they live and move: on land, in water or in the air. Some are Kevin’s characters.
Classroom activity · Cut-and-paste sorting activities
Less Than 5 or More Than 5?
Count the dots on each card, then sort: fewer than 5 or more than 5. Number sense with scissors and glue.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Classifying, Fine motor skills, Explaining reasoning
What kids do
“Cut out the cards. Count the dots. Glue each card where it belongs.”
Teacher tip
Have kids count the dots out loud and touch each one.
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
- How did you decide where each card goes?
- What strategy did you use?
Take it further
Use the same cards as a center game without glue.
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