Skill· 2.5y–4y· 2 min
Sort It Out! — The Color and Shape Game
Parent and preschooler play a sorting game with everyday objects, organized by color, shape, or size. Agent guides parent to observe categorization thinking, flexibility in sorting rules, and vocabulary for describing groups.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
10-12 varied objects with distinguishable colors, shapes, and sizes. 2-3 bowls or plates for sorting groups. Tabletop or floor space.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneSorts Objects by AttributeMind· 2.3y–3.2y· core· Steps 1, 2, 3, 4
- MilestoneIdentifies coloursMind· 2.5y–4y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneDiscriminates bigger and smallerMind· 2.2y–3y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneDescribes object propertiesMind· 2.5y–3y· stretch· Step 5
- MilestoneAdjusts to stated expectationsHeart· 2.5y–3.7y· stretch· Step 3
- MilestoneUses three- to five-word sentencesMind· 2y–4y· core· Step 5
- MilestoneReceptive opposite understandingMind· 4y–5y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneLonger sentencesMind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 5
Visual example
Coming soon