Grades 1–2
Less Than 50 or More Than 50? Number Sort
Twelve numbers like 49 and 51 that sit close to 50. Look at the tens and sort them.
Classroom activity · Cut-and-paste sorting activities
One or More Than One? Noun Sort
Dog or hats, bus or buses: sort twelve nouns into one and more than one, with a tip about -es.
- 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. Does each one mean one thing or more than one? Glue it where it belongs.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Most words add s to mean more than one. Words that end in s, x, sh or ch add es: bus, buses.
Words on this sheet
Onesockapplestreescupbikehatsbusesfoxesdishesbusdogfrog
Teacher tip
Have kids say each word and listen for the s or es.
How to use it
- Keep scissors and glue sticks in a bin at each table.
- Read the cards aloud for kids who need help.
- Use it as a center, an early finisher choice, an indoor recess activity or a sub day page.
Watch for
Cutting that takes up the whole time. Pre-cut cards for kids who need it.
Talk about it
- Were any cards tricky? Why?
- What would you change to make it harder?
Take it further
Use the same cards as a center game without glue.
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Prefix Sort: un- or re-?
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