Place value within 10 - Sorting - Presentation

The concept of sorting is introduced to young learners through a series of engaging activities focused on place value within 10 objects. The lesson commences with a discussion on what sorting entails, encouraging children to think about organising items in specific ways. This is followed by practical exercises where students are asked to sort counters into groups, with an emphasis on explaining their chosen method of categorisation. Sorting activities are designed to be interactive and thought-provoking, prompting students to consider various attributes such as colour or type when grouping items.

Further activities encourage children to explore different sorting criteria, such as by the type of fruit or by shape. The lesson plan includes a variety of sorting tasks, from grouping fruit to sorting children based on characteristics like wearing glasses or hair colour. These exercises not only develop place value understanding but also enhance critical thinking as students must determine the reasoning behind their sorting choices. Independent work sections ask students to cut out and group objects, draw lines to match groups, and identify the odd one out, fostering both hands-on learning and discussion about the multitude of ways objects can be categorised.