Sorting Materials Activity – Recycling Paper vs Plastic (Printable PDF)

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Sorting Materials: Recycling Challenge

Math meets environmental science in this Sorting Materials worksheet. Understanding what objects are made of is an advanced attribute skill perfect for Kindergarten readiness.

Paper vs. Plastic In this activity, we focus on the texture and material of everyday objects.

  • The Bins: We have two recycling bins. One is labeled PAPER, the other PLASTIC.
  • The Sorting Task: Children look at the cut-out items. A newspaper? That’s paper! A water bottle? That’s plastic!
  • Real World Connection: This is a practical skill they can use at home immediately.

This worksheet is an excellent follow-up to our Same vs Different Objects lessons, as children must identify the “material” attribute that makes the items different.