Looking for category sorting activities? This printable resource has got you covered - whether you are looking to make colorful, re-usable sorting mats or if you need print-and-go options!

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**This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical product will be mailed to you. You will receive a PDF file for printing on letter size paper (8.5"x11")**

What you will receive in your PDF file download:
- 12 Color Category Mats (laminate and add Velcro): Put out two or more mats and the corresponding pictures. You can even start with one mat for teaching the category and vocabulary.

- 12 Black and White Category Mats: You can have your students color them for a vocabulary preview. (Or you can color them before laminating if you don’t have access to a color printer)

- 72 Sorting Pictures: 6 for each category (In both color and in black & white)

- 12 Category Labels: Attach to containers for sorting (like plastic bins or empty tissue boxes) and use with the blank sorting mats.

- 10 Print-and-Go Worksheets: These black & white worksheets include pictures that can be cut from the bottom of the page and glued on. You can also have students color in the pictures for a vocabulary preview!


12 Categories included in this sorting activity:
food
transportation
animals
drinks
furniture
instruments
body parts
clothing
bugs
toys
sports
shapes

Set Up:
After your purchase this activity and download the PDF file, decide if you would like to use the color version or if you would like to use the black & white version so that your child can color the pieces. Print out whichever version you choose - or both!

You can make re-useable sorting mats by laminating and attaching Velcro. Or you can use the print-and-go worksheets: Just cut, sort, and glue!

NOTE: This printable is intended for personal use only. Not for resale. You may not copy, alter or share these digital files. Thank you!