Get it sorted

In this activity, learners will collect a variety of natural materials from their immediate surroundings. Learners will then sort and classify these natural materials in different ways. Through answering a variety of questions, learners will identify the similarities and difference between groups of things. This can allow children to organise and make sense of the world around them.

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< 30 minutes
EYFS

Preparation

What you need

  • some natural 'bits and pieces'
  • a copy of LtL Get it Sorted Guidance

Location

Outdoors

Useful guidance

Resources

LtL Get it Sorted Guidance.pdf 377.91 KB

Step by step

  1. Download the guidance in the resources section. 
  2. Read the guidance for step by step instructions.

Curriculum links

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