Sorting Buttons II

Sorting buttons develops pincer grip and categorization.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
• Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
• Level: Level 3

Objectives

• Students will sort buttons by color, size, or shape.

Materials

• Buttons
• small bowls
• tweezers

Instructions

1. Provide mixed buttons.

2. Show sorting categories.

3. Children sort into bowls using fingers or tweezers.

Educator tip

Introduce vocabulary of size and shape.

Assessment

Assess pincer grip and categorization.

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