FREE Hot vs Cold Sorting Mats & Cards

This FREE resource provides a simple, structured way for students to sort Hot vs. Coldclothing and everyday items using clear, realistic photos. Designed for learners who benefit from visual supports and low-distraction layouts, including pupils with Autism, SEND, language delays, or those developing early categorisation skills.

Teachers can use these materials for:
• Independent work stations
• Task boxes (TEACCH)
• Morning activities
• Sensory-friendly stations
• Early years centres (EYFS)
• Speech and language support
• Small-group or one-to-one teaching
• Homework or home-learning packs

What’s Included in the Free Sample:
✔ 2 Sorting Mats
• Hot vs Cold Weather Clothing
• Hot vs Cold Items

✔ 12 Real-Photo Sorting Cards
• Hot Clothing (3)
• Cold Clothing (3)
• Hot Items (3)
• Cold Items (3)

✔ 2 Cut-and-Paste Worksheets
• 6 real photos per page
• Simple layout for easy understanding

Skills Supported:

• Categorisation
• Visual discrimination
• Vocabulary development
• Early thinking and reasoning
• Independent learning routines
• Functional life-skills understanding

Perfect For:

• Autism & SEND classrooms
• EYFS and KS1
• TEACCH task systems
• Speech & language therapy
• Early intervention
• Visual learners
• EAL/ESL learners

Want More?

The full version includes:
• 60 real-photo sorting cards
• 12 cut-and-paste worksheets
• 2 matching worksheets
• 2 sorting mats with expanded content

If you enjoy this free sample, please leave a review—it helps other teachers discover high-quality, SEND-friendly resources.