Materials Sorting Activity - KS1 Science

Help children develop their understanding of everyday materials with this engaging Materials Sorting Activity. Pupils identify and sort different objects into material categories including metal, plastic, glass, wood, cardboard, and rock, helping them build key scientific vocabulary and classification skills. The resource includes sorting cards and a simple sorting mat, making it ideal for hands-on learning and independent science activities.

Perfect for supporting the KS1 science objective of identifying and naming a variety of everyday materials and recognising the materials from which objects are made.

What’s included:

• Sorting mat with material headings
• Object sorting cards
• Categories: metal, plastic, glass, wood, cardboard, and rock
• Hands-on science activity
• Ideal for independent work, science centres, and small-group tasks
• Print and go resource

Suitable for:

• Year 1 Science
• Year 2 Science
• KS1 Science
• Everyday Materials Topic
• Science Investigations
• Sorting and Classifying Activities

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