Soft or Hard Sort

Comparing textures builds descriptive vocabulary and classification skills.

Objectives

Materials

Instructions

1. Gather toys with different textures.

2. Ask children to feel each toy and sort into soft or hard baskets.

3. Discuss why each toy belongs in a category.

Educator tip

Encourage words like fluffy, smooth, bumpy, and rough.

Assessment

Assess sorting accuracy and use of texture vocabulary.

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