Likes and Dislikes Activity for Language

Help your students explore how to express preferences with this engaging Likes and Dislikes Activity. Designed for early learners, this interactive sorting task encourages students to think about what they enjoy — and what they don’t — while learning to use language that expresses opinions and feelings clearly.

As students sort images and words into likes and dislikes, they develop communication skills, vocabulary, and emotional awareness. This fun, hands-on activity also supports social development as students share and discuss their choices with classmates.

Likes and Dislikes Activities for Kindergarten

Perfect for early learners, these likes and dislikes activities for kindergarten are designed to build both language and interpersonal skills. Students can:

• Work independently or in small groups to sort items into likes and dislikes categories.
• Discuss their preferences using full sentences and expressive language.
• Connect vocabulary to personal experiences, building confidence in oral communication.

This activity supports foundational language outcomes by helping children use words to express their opinions in social contexts — an essential step in both literacy and emotional development.

Printable Sorting Fun for Early Learners

Simply print, cut, and start sorting! This Likes and Dislikes Activity is ideal for classroom centers, small group rotations, or take-home language practice. The clear images and simple format make it accessible for all learners, including English language learners.

Use the drop down menu to choose between the easy to print PDF or the editable Google Slides version of this resource.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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