Circus Animal or Not?

Sorting animals supports classification and critical thinking.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Circus
• Learning area: Science
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Students will sort animals into circus and non-circus groups.

Materials

• Animal cards or figurines
• Sorting mats

Instructions

1. Show cards one by one.

2. Ask, 'Would you see this animal at the circus?'

3. Sort and discuss why.

Educator tip

Allow debate—some animals might go in both categories!

Assessment

Evaluate reasoning and sorting accuracy.

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