Science · Stage 1
Tidy Up: Sort by Material
Paper, plastic, metal or wood? Tidy up by sorting things by what they are made of!
✦ Science📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~8 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
tidy up by sorting everyday things by the material they are made of — paper, plastic, metal or wood.
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Kavi's Tidy-Up Time
Kavi swoops into the classroom — what a jumble! 📰 Paper, 🧴 plastic, 🥫 metal and 🪵 wood are all mixed up. “Let's tidy up like a scientist,” says Kavi. “We sort by material — things made of the same stuff go together!”
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What your child will learn
1What is it made of?Everything we use is made of a material. Look closely — what is each material like?
2Tidy-up time!Put each thing in the right tidy-up box. Ask: what is it made of?
3Why do we sort?Tap each pile. Which one is easier to use and look after?
4Same shape, different stuffTwo chairs have the same shape — one is made of wood, the other of plastic. Predict, then tap to check!
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A peek inside
Which tidy-up box does a newspaper 📰 go in?
It is thin and light. It is made of paper.
Try this at home: Circle the things made of metal: key newspaper tin can log
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Science · Stage 1 · S1 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.