Leaf Sorting is an engaging outdoor activity where students collect leaves and group them based on their properties. It’s a great way to introduce basic data handling while developing classification skills, encouraging students to observe features like shape, size, and color.
The activity includes differentiated sheets with pre-set categories, as well as a blank sheet to allow students to create their own sorting criteria, fostering critical thinking.
Resources needed:
- Outdoor space with leaves
- Differentiated activity sheets
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Math
Leaf Sorting is an engaging outdoor activity where students collect leaves and group them based on their properties. It’s a great way to introduce basic data handling while developing classification skills, encouraging students to observe features like shape, size, and color.
The activity includes differentiated sheets with pre-set categories, as well as a blank sheet to allow students to create their own sorting criteria, fostering critical thinking.
Resources needed: