Identify everyday objects made of paper, wood, metal, and more with a hands-on Material Sorting Activity.
A Material Sorting Activity for Early Learners
Give your youngest scientists a hands‑on way to explore everyday materials with this Material Sorting Activity. Designed for early learners, this printable resource helps students observe objects closely and determine the material of each. With this Material Sorting Activity, your students will have fun while they build early science vocabulary, classification skills, and critical‑thinking skills.
Sort Everyday Objects by the Materials They’re Made From
Students use the sorting mats to explore eight common materials:
- wood
- metal
- glass
- fabric
- paper
- rubber
- stone
- plastic
Download This Material Sorting Game
This downloadable material sorting game includes:
- 24 sorting picture cards featuring real‑life photographs
- 8 sorting mats (one for each material)
- an answer key for teacher reference or self‑checking
It is available in both PDF and Google Slides formats. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred file type.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.
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