Spring Objects Size Sorting
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Build size discrimination skills with this printable PDF size sorting activity for ages 3-6, featuring 15 beautiful spring objects in three sizes: large, medium, and small. Each watercolor illustration includes tulips, bird nests, birdhouses, blueberry jams, succulents, anemones, and spring bouquets scaled to support visual comparison and early math reasoning.
📦 What's Included
- 45 sorting cards: 15 spring objects, each in 3 sizes (large, medium, small)
- 3 category label cards
- 2 versions: Color-coded backgrounds and white backgrounds with borders
- 7 PDF pages ready to print on US Letter or A4
💡 Learning Benefits
- Develop visual discrimination by comparing physical attributes
- Practice categorization and sequencing skills
- Build early math concepts through hands-on exploration
- Strengthen focus and concentration with intentional sorting tasks
🎯 How to Use
- Print and laminate cards for durability
- Cut along dotted lines to separate individual cards
- Present the three label cards (large, medium, small) on a tray or workspace
- Invite children to sort each spring object by size
- Encourage self-correction by comparing objects side by side
🍂 Teaching Tip from a Montessori Guide
Size sorting is a foundational sensorial skill that prepares children for understanding mathematical concepts like greater than, less than, and seriation. Start with just 3-5 objects and gradually add more as confidence builds. Encourage children to verbalize their reasoning: "This tulip is larger than this one because..."
🔗 Pair This With
- Spring Flowers Flash Cards - introduce vocabulary first
- Spring Flowers Cutting Strips - build fine motor skills
- Spring Flowers Magni Match - extend visual discrimination work