Person, Place or Object Sorting Worksheet

ASD-friendly “Person, Place or Object” sorting worksheet — visual activity to support categorisation, vocabulary, early learning, and SEND classrooms.

This Person, Place or Object Sorting Worksheet is a printable resource designed to help children develop categorisation, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Ideal for neurodivergent learners, SEND pupils, and early years students, this worksheet uses clear visuals and text labels to make learning engaging and structured.

What’s Included
Printable PDF worksheet with multiple images to sort into Person, Place, or Object categories.
Clear illustrations with labels for easy recognition.
Simple, uncluttered design to reduce visual overload.
Ready to print for classroom, 1:1 support, or home learning.

Who This Resource Is For
EYFS and KS1 learners
SEND / ASD learners needing visual supports for classification and comprehension
Teachers, teaching assistants, speech & language therapists
Parents and carers supporting early vocabulary and categorisation

How to Use It

1. Sorting activity: Children cut out or point to items and place them in the correct category (Person, Place, or Object)
2. Discussion prompts: Encourage children to explain why each item belongs in its category
3. Extension activities: Children can draw additional examples in each category
4. 1:1 or small-group work: Ideal for interventions targeting vocabulary and comprehension
5. Home learning: Send worksheet home to reinforce classroom learning

Why It’s Helpful
Builds categorisation, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
Supports visual learning for SEND and ASD learners.
Encourages hands-on engagement through cutting, sorting, or pointing
Laminatable for repeated use or group activities.
Flexible for classroom, therapy, or home settings

Practical Tips & Extensions
Laminate the worksheet for durability and repeated practice.
Pair with writing or drawing activities (“Draw another person, place or object”)
Use in thematic lessons such as community, daily life, or literacy.
Combine with other visual sorting or classification resources