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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Saxon Lesson 16 Sorting By Color
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: Saxon Lesson 16 - Sorting By Color

Subject

Mathematics

Grade Level

Reception / Kindergarten

Duration

30 minutes

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and sort objects by color.
• Students will develop fine motor skills through sorting activities.
• Students will enhance their vocabulary related to colors.

Materials Needed

• A variety of colored objects (e.g., blocks, buttons, pom-poms)
• Sorting trays or containers (one for each color)
• Color cards (red, blue, yellow, green, etc.)
• Chart paper and markers

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Circle Time

   • Gather students in a circle and greet them warmly.
   • Introduce the lesson by telling students that today they will be sorting objects by color.

2. Discussion of Colors

   • Show color cards and review the colors with the students.
   • Ask students to name their favorite color and share something that is that color.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Demonstration of Sorting

   • Show students a mixed collection of colored objects.
   • Explain that sorting means putting items in groups based on things that are the same—in this case, by color.
   • Demonstrate sorting a small group of objects by placing them into the corresponding sorting trays.

2. Engaging the Students

   • Ask a few students to help you sort the remaining objects by color to reinforce the concept. Encourage them to describe what they are doing.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Sorting Activity
   • Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a mixed collection of colored objects and sorting trays.
   • Instruct students to work together to sort the objects by color while you circulate and provide guidance as needed.
   • Encourage students to discuss their sorting choices with each other.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Sorting Centers
   • Set up multiple sorting centers around the classroom with different colored materials.
   • Allow students to rotate through the centers, sorting objects by color independently or in pairs.
   • Monitor their progress and offer support where needed.

Closure (5 minutes)

1. Review and Reflect

   • Gather the students back together and ask them to share what they sorted and what colors they found.
   • Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of sorting by color in everyday life.

2. Exit Ticket

   • Ask each student to name one object they can sort at home by color. Collect their ideas on chart paper for future reference.

Assessment

• Observe students during group and independent activities to assess their understanding and ability to sort by color.
• Review the exit tickets to ensure each student can articulate examples of sorting by color.

Extensions

• For students who grasp the concept quickly, introduce sorting by additional attributes (size or shape) in conjunction with color.
• Create a color collage with pictures of items they sorted, reinforcing both sorting and color recognition in a creative format.

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By following this lesson plan, you will engage kindergarten students in a fun and interactive way, helping them learn to sort objects by color while fostering their social and cognitive skills.