Sorting in Kindergarten

One of the first big math units taught at the beginning of the year in kindergarten is:

• Counting

• Algebra

• Geometry

• Calculus

Students naturally sort things in the classroom by:

• color

• size

• type

• importance

What are some examples of items used for sorting in the classroom?

• Books and pencils

• Chairs and tables

• Markers and erasers

• All of the above

Which category involves arranging items based on their size?

• Sort by Colour

• Sort by Size

• Sort by Shape

• Sort by Number of Holes

Which category involves arranging items based on their color?

• Sort by Colour

• Sort by Size

• Sort by Shape

• Sort by Number of Holes

Which category involves arranging items based on the number of holes?

• Sort by Colour

• Sort by Size

• Sort by Shape

• Sort by Number of Holes

Which category involves arranging items based on their shape?

• Sort by Colour

• Sort by Size

• Sort by Shape

• Sort by Number of Holes

Look at the image of the colored bears. How are the bears sorted?

• By size

• By color

• By shape

• By number

Sort the following shapes by color: red, blue, yellow. Which color does the circle belong to?

• red

• blue

• yellow

Sort the following shapes by shape: square, triangle. Which shape is red?

• square

• triangle