What you need:
Tray or sensory bin filled with forest-themed items:
Pinecones
Leaves
Small sticks/twigs
Rocks or pebbles
Acorns or seed pods
Sorting trays, muffin tins, or paper plates
Magnifying glasses (optional)
“Forest Sort & Count” chart
Labels with pictures/words: Sticks, Leaves, Pinecones, Rocks
Learning Skills and Standards:
- Children will sort forest items by type, size, or color.
- Children will count and compare quantities in each group.
- Children will practice using descriptive and math vocabulary (e.g., more, fewer, same, bigger, smaller).