Animal Real Picture Cards for Category Sorting | Picture Sorts | Vocab Work
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Description
Searching for kindergarten or preschool animal picture sorts? This resource has 54 animals on real picture cards for category sorting. 6 different categories and sorting mats are included. (farm, zoo, nocturnal, garden, dinosaurs and pets) This versatile set of illustrated animal cards can also be used to develop vocabulary in speech therapy.
These animal picture cards can be used for:
- Word walls – for science, literacy or speech
- Vocabulary work – discussion starters
- Phonological awareness – word awareness
- Spelling cards – fold the labels to the back to make them self-correcting
- Card games like Memory, Go-fish or Snap
- Writing Centers – as story starters and writing aids
- Math Activities – for sorting and counting
- Science – for categorizing skills
Don’t you love it when you can use a resource over and over and for so many different learning activities?
The use of real-life photos ensures easy recognition of the animals, making them an invaluable resource both the early years classroom and in speech therapy.
To maximize the learning potential, I've included a variety of bonus print-and-go resources in your download. The educational possibilities are endless!
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THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:
- 54 Animal real picture cards – labelled (2 sizes)
- 6 Sorting mats
- A Sorting Information Poster
- 2 Sorting Learning Prompt Posters
- A Writing Learning Prompt Poster
- 2 Student Recording Sheets for recording sorts (2 sizes)
- 2 Styles of Writing Paper
- Teacher Assessment Recording Sheet
- Task Card Box Label
- Document Wallet Label
- Ink-saving Sorting Mat Labels
A Time-saving Resource
With these real picture cards, you can say goodbye to the hassle of searching for high-quality animal pictures for category sorting and vocabulary development.
You will use this comprehensive set of cards across multiple subjects and learning activities.
Educational
This resource is designed to support a variety of learning objectives, including:
- Vocabulary development: The real-life animal images help students expand their vocabulary and improve word recognition.
- Categorization skills: The sorting mats and animal cards facilitate the development of categorization and classification abilities.
- Speech therapy support: They are valuable tools for speech therapy, aiding in language development and articulation practice. They can also be used for phonological awareness activities to teach the concept of a word.
- Literacy and writing skills: The cards can serve as story starters and writing aids, promoting creative expression and literacy development.
- Math activities: The cards can be used for sorting and counting exercises, supporting mathematical learning objectives.
- Science exploration: The resource provides opportunities for exploring different animal categories, fostering an understanding of various habitats and ecosystems.
Increase Engagement and Learning
When learning is hands-on and meaningful, engagement increases and the learning sticks.
Use these resources to create educational and interactive learning activities your students will love. Whether used in learning centers, card games, or small group rotations, these cards bring learning about animals to life through active student participation.
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