Sorting is such a great activity for younger kids. Sorting teaches kids how to compare, classify, categorize, and notice the similarities and differences in objects. These abilities are essential for a child’s early mathematical development.
When putting together a sorting activity, there are so many possibilities. There are so many different attributes you can sort by, with the most common for this age being size, color, and shape.
Here is a busy bag that I put together that is a favorite at our house. The child can sort by color or by like items. All I did was invade my craft supply cupboard for the items, threw the items in a ziploc bag, along with 7 small plastic cups and viola, a busy bag! This bag will keep my preschooler busy for roughly 30 minutes; the perfect amount of time for mom to help big sister with her reading!
ruthie says
I really need to get some busy bags put together. At preschool my daughter is working on sorting and patterns, she could do both with this bag. Thanks for the idea!
angelicscalliwags says
I like how inexpensive this would be. I’m going to have to hoak around my cupboards and see what I can find!
Sugar Aunts says
We love projects like this, simple yet fun. Thanks for sharing at Share it Saturday!
Jennifer Sestak says
This is a great idea! I’ll have to make a mental note to try this with my kiddo when he gets a little older.
Lori Poppinga says
what a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Heather@ourcultivatedlife says
Super cute, Sarah!! So simple yet so fun for the littles:)
sol da eira says
I love busy bags. It’s great to see new ideas. Thanks for sharing!
Mrs. Sarah Coller says
Cute! This is something I’ve never done with my kids but I really need to! I’ve got 3 toddlers running around while trying to school 5 olders…and a baby…gets overwhelming! Ha! 🙂
Thanks for linking with my Homemaking Weekend. Hope you’ll be back Thursday!
Mrs. Sarah Coller
homemakingwithheart.com says
I’ve just started using busy bags (we call them quiet time bags to encourage ‘how’ they are used! he he). They have helped our homeschool time so much. Thanks for sharing some more ideas.
Sarah Avila says
They are a life saver! I love the idea of calling them quiet time bags; I might have to start calling them that!
Thanks for stopping by!
Sharon says
Great sorting activity!
Karyn Tripp says
I featured your post this week at Share It Saturday! Thanks for linking up! This is really cute.
Sarah Avila says
Thanks so much Karyn! What a blessing!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Hi! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party. I am now following you via GFC, Pinterest, Twitter, & Facebook!
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