Sorting Jungle Animals
Sorting activities develop classification skills and early math thinking.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Into the Jungle
- Learning area: Numeracy
- Level: Infant & Toddler
Objectives
- Sort animals by one attribute
- Identify categories
- Compare groups
Materials
- Jungle animal toys of varying sizes
- Sorting trays or hoops
- Category labels with pictures
Instructions
1. Gather jungle animals of different sizes.
2. Ask 'Which animals are big? Which are small?'
3. Sort into two groups: big and small.
4. Count each group: 'How many big animals?'
5. Try sorting by color or type (birds vs. ground animals).
6. Let children choose their own way to sort.
Educator tip
Start with just two categories—big and small works well.
Assessment
Note sorting accuracy and understanding of categories.