{"title":"Categorizing Worksheets","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"working-with-sets-in-preschool-a3318","title":"Working With Sets in Preschool","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-403 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sets-Worksheet-Series-3.jpg\" alt=\"worksheets to teach students about grouping objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.preschoollearners.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour preschoolers may not realize it, but they instinctively group items based on common characteristics they recognize - color, size, shape, type, etc. Because its such a natural occurrence, parents and teachers may miss it, but take a look and you'll find some amazing categorizing going on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Tommy separates his matchbox cars from his monster trucks - that's grouping based on size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Samantha places the yellow fork and spoon with the yellow plate, the orange fork and spoon with the orange plate, and the pink fork and spoon with the pink plate - that's grouping based on color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Tamara and Billy create a classroom zoo, separating the elephants into one pen, the giraffes into a second pen, and the lions into a third pen - that's grouping based on type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it happens so intuitively, you may wonder why it's important to \u003cem\u003eteach\u003c\/em\u003e the concept. While students \u003cem\u003edo \u003c\/em\u003ehave a tendency to group similar items, many are not able to fully explain why. Teaching students how to cognitively observe a group of items for similar traits will help them develop problem solving skills, become better scientists, and give them the tools to help them make sense of the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoollearners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Learners\u003c\/a\u003e provides a wonderful series of worksheets that help students learn about and work with sets. Each worksheet offers a different skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-24-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-24\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eIn the first worksheet, students are provided with animal images and asked to draw a line around each set (e.g. dogs, cats, etc.).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eIn the second worksheet, students are presented with sets of like objects. Each set contains a different number of like objects (e.g. 4 ducks, 7 penguins, etc.) and students are asked to match each set to its appropriate number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eThe third worksheet in the series gives students practice in identifying objects that do not belong in the set.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-42.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 4\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 4\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eThe fourth worksheet presents students with several incomplete sets - each set contains three matching objects and a fourth that is missing a small detail. Students must identify the detail and draw it in order to make it a match\/complete set.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Grouping!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096977945,"sku":"A3318","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sets-Worksheet-Series-3.jpg?v=1522781652"},{"product_id":"classifying-modes-of-transportation-a3334","title":"Classifying Modes of Transportation","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-545  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Transportation-Grouping.jpg\" alt=\"transportation-themed grouping worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.tlsbooks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity, designed by the creators of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tlsbooks.com\/kindergartenworksheets.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTLS Books\u003c\/a\u003e, would make a great addition to your class' transportation unit (or any other time during the year too!). Since the exercise \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e require a bit of reading, we suggest you complete this worksheet as a class or during one-on-one time with your students. Either way, your students will get practical experience with the concept of classification (or grouping) and learn about different modes of transportation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP.S. If you don't have a transportation unit yet, be sure to check out this great post at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2914\/transportation-unit\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Lesson Plans\u003c\/a\u003e! It's sure to provide inspiration and ideas to get you started!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWorksheet Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we think the first activity is skill-appropriate for your preschoolers, we do suggest a few alterations\/considerations for the second (since it's unlikely that your preschooler reads and writes!). First, consider creating transportation flash cards to go along with each vehicle listed in the box. You could cut and paste the clip art from the worksheet onto index cards or use word processing software and clip art images found online (shown in the example below) to create the cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/TLS-Transportation-Unit-Flash-Cards-1.jpg\" alt=\"example vehicle flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/TLS-Transportation-Unit-Flash-Cards-2.jpg\" alt=\"example vehicle flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/TLS-Transportation-Unit-Flash-Cards-3-e1294687609144.jpg\" alt=\"example vehicle flash cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing file folders with simple picture labels or even a student drawn landscape (that includes water, land, and sky), have students sort or classify each transportation card by whether it travels over land, on water, or in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use these cards as vocabulary builders, have students practice letter recognition and ordering by having them put the cards in alphabetical order, or print two copies to play memory\/matching games!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit TLS Books for the download and, while you're there, take a look at the many \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e excellent worksheets to print and use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Classifying!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101663769,"sku":"A3334","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Transportation-Grouping.jpg?v=1522781680"},{"product_id":"fun-summer-beach-printable-pack-a3673","title":"Fun Summer Beach Printable Pack","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3186 \" alt=\"Summer Beach Themed Preschool Printables\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Beach-printable-pack-collage.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: giftofcuriosity.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready for summer yet? If you plan to introduce some summery themes as the school year comes to a close, might we suggest checking out this adorable beach themed printable pack from Katie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.giftofcuriosity.com\/2013\/04\/30\/beach-printable-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGift of Curiosity\u003c\/a\u003e? With 49 activities in all {WOW, right?!}, we are certain you'll be able to find \u003cem\u003esomething\u003c\/em\u003e for your kiddos to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eShapes \u0026amp; sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame vs. different\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorting\/categorizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly math\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly literacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the concepts\/skills found in this colorful summer themed printable pack! Our favorites? We've fallen in love with the shape\/size worksheets. The quirky starfish size sequencing, the beach item silhouette match, and the shape sunglasses puzzles - they're all super fun and adorable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo grab your own copy of this amazing pack of worksheets, be sure to visit Gift of Curiosity!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734185353241,"sku":"A3673","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Beach-printable-pack-collage.jpg?v=1522782180"},{"product_id":"circle-what-belongs-free-printable-winter-worksheet-a7441","title":"FREE Circle What Belongs - Printable Winter Worksheet!","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp your children learn to categorize objects with this winter themed worksheet. Invite them to study the worksheet and circle all of the objects related to winter time. 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