Sorting

Sorting by Henry Pluckrose

Genre: math

Sorting is a simple book with pictures of toys and small objects, both sorted and unsorted.  The text describes the images and discusses the different ways to sort, and how to sort.  Presented with a pile of junk on the first page, the reader will see many different categories they can sort from the junk pile.  Toy animals, buttons,  pencils, cars; these can all be sorted.  But don't forget one can sort by color or size, as well!  This book could be a useful tool for kindergartners learning these skills.

Lesson idea:  Sorting stations!  Make identical "junk" piles for students to sort.  One sorting station could be sorting by size, and one could be sorting by color or shape.

Discover more about the author*

*Henry Pluckrose was an education pioneer and an early advocate for creativity in the classroom.  The linked article is a fascinating look at his impact and career!