Grades K–1
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.
Classroom activity · Cut-and-paste sorting activities
Shape Sort: Cut and Paste
Twelve big and small, turned and tilted shapes to sort into circles, squares and triangles.
- 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. Glue each shape under its name.”
Teacher tip
Point out that a turned shape is still the same shape.
How to use it
- Have kids sort the cards on their desk before gluing anything.
- Check the sort quickly before kids glue.
- Use it as a center, an early finisher choice, an indoor recess activity or a sub day page.
Watch for
Kids who glue too soon. Have them check the sort with a partner first.
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
Have kids add a card of their own to each group.
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