Hot vs Cold Sorting Mats & Worksheets

Help students learn Hot vs. Cold clothing and items using real-photo sorting mats, cards, and worksheets. Ideal for Autism, SEN, and ABA learning.

This A4 PDF sorting and categorisation resource helps students learn to visually distinguish Hot vs. Cold Items and Hot vs. Cold Weather Clothing. Designed for Autism, SEN, ABA therapy, and early years learners, the activities include realistic photos, simple layouts, and structured tasks that support independence.

Students sort, match, and classify items using hands-on materials that reinforce functional vocabulary and real-life concepts. Perfect for visual learners, non-readers, and students working on basic categorisation skills.

What’s Included (31 pages)

• 2 Sorting Mats (Hot vs. Cold Clothing & Hot vs. Cold Items)
• 60 Real-Photo Sorting Cards
• 12 Cut-and-Paste Worksheets
• 2 Matching Worksheets
• Teacher Guidance & Tips

Perfect For:

• Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEN
• Speech and Language
• ABA therapy
• Early Years, Reception, KS1
• Visual learners & non-readers
• Task boxes, stations, and independent work

Skills Targeted:

• Sorting & categorisation
• Visual discrimination
• Vocabulary development
• Matching skills
• Functional life concepts
• Independent learning

File Details:

• PDF format (A4)
• High-resolution real photos