Living vs. Non-Living Sorting Game

Distinguish between living and non-living things in the local environment

• Real objects (leaves, shells, toy animals, rocks, flowers)
• Two hoops or circles on the floor
• Labels: 'Living' and 'Non-Living'
• Collection basket

1. 1Collect safe, local objects that are clearly living or non-living
2. 2Set up two hoops or circles on the floor
3. 3Place labels in each circle
4. 4Have objects ready in a basket

1. 1Introduce the terms 'living' and 'non-living' with simple examples
2. 2Explain: Living things grow, need food and water, and can have babies
3. 3Show each object and discuss together first
4. 4Children take turns picking an object and placing it in the correct hoop
5. 5Encourage them to explain their choice: 'The mango tree leaf is living because it grows'
6. 6Celebrate correct choices and gently guide incorrect ones