Sorting in primary 1 (Article 28)

Article 28: ' Every child has the right to an education'.

We’ve had a lot of sorting practice and enjoyed doing our mathematics outside! Sorting is a pre-requisite to further mathematical understanding. There are many beginning process skills which need to be understood before our children can engage with number. These include identifying and describing attributes, matching, sorting, comparing and ordering.

Classifying and sorting activities help children to develop a range of thinking skills and build the foundations for later problem solving. Another benefit of sorting activities is the development of fine motor skills. Fine motor skills help children engage with the smaller more precise movements they will need as they continue to grow and develop.