Sorting and Matching Activities for Toddlers | Preschool and Kindergarten

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In this lesson, children are guided through various fun activities that involve sorting, hiding, fixing, moving, and matching. Lucas and Emmy start by sorting beach toys by color, while Leo and his friends find hiding spots from a shark. Eckaford the wizard seeks help to put things back together after a storm, and finally, Lucas needs assistance in matching his clothes for a birthday party. Each segment encourages participation and problem-solving skills in a playful context.
  1. What colors do we use to sort our beach toys?
  2. Can you think of a fun hiding spot for Leo from the shark?
  3. What do we need to do to help Eckaford fix everything?

Welcome to the Beach!

Hello, friends! I’m Lucas, and this is my friend Emmy. We love building sandcastles at the beach! But first, we need to sort our beach toys. I have a blue bucket, and Emmy has a pink bucket. Can you help us? Yay! Let’s start!

Sorting Our Toys

Look at this blue rake. Which bucket should it go in? Yes, the blue bucket! Now, here’s a pink shovel. Where should it go? Right, the pink bucket! And this pink sifter? Yes, pink bucket again! Sorting is so much fun! How about this blue shovel? Blue bucket, of course! And this pink rake? Pink bucket! Finally, this blue sifter goes in the… blue bucket! Great job, everyone! Thanks for helping us sort our toys. Bye-bye!

Ocean Adventure

Hi there! I’m Leo, and these are my friends Danny, Mia, and Sophie. We live in the ocean. Oh no, a big hungry shark is coming! Can you help us hide?

Finding Hiding Spots

Where should I hide? Maybe in the yellow sand? Yes, because I’m yellow too! How about near the pink seashell? No, that’s not right. I’m pink, so I’ll hide by the orange coral reef. The shark won’t see me there! And where should I hide if I’m green? Near the green stone, of course! The shark won’t find us now. Thanks for helping!

Magic Wizard Help

Oh my! A storm mixed everything up last night. I’m Eckaford, the wizard. Let’s use magic to fix things. Will you help me?

Putting Things Back Together

Where should we put the roof? On the house, that’s right! And the branches? On the tree! How about the car? Yes, the wheels go with the car. And the dog house? Right here! Great job, everyone! Thanks for helping me fix everything. Bye-bye!

Birthday Party Fun

Hello, Miss Squirrel! Hi, Theo! Today, we’re visiting our elephant neighbors for a birthday party. They’re having fireworks!

Moving the Big Tree

Oh no, a big tree is in the way! We need help to move it. Let’s call for help! Help is here! Thank you for moving the tree. Now we can go to the party. Happy birthday!

Matching Clothes

Hi, I’m Lucas! My clothes got mixed up in the laundry. Can you help me find a matching t-shirt and cap for my striped shorts?

Finding the Right Outfit

What pattern is on my shorts? Stripes! Let’s find a striped t-shirt. Is this one striped? No, it’s polka-dotted. How about this one? Yes, it’s striped! Now, let’s find a striped cap. Is this cap striped? No, it’s polka-dotted. How about this one? Yes, it’s striped! Thanks for helping me pick the perfect outfit for a sunny day! Bye-bye!

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  • Have you ever been to the beach? What was your favorite thing to do there, and why?
  • If you could be any sea creature, which one would you choose to be and where would you hide from a shark?
  • Imagine you have a magic wand like Eckaford the wizard. What would you use it for to help your friends or family?
  1. Color Sorting Adventure: Gather a collection of colorful objects from around your home, such as toys, blocks, or clothes. Ask the children to sort these items by color, just like Lucas and Emmy sorted their beach toys. Encourage them to explain why they chose each color group. This activity helps reinforce color recognition and sorting skills.

  2. Hide and Seek with Colors: Play a game of hide and seek using colored paper or fabric. Assign each child a color and ask them to find a hiding spot in the room that matches their color, similar to how Leo and his friends hid from the shark. Discuss how blending in with the environment can be a fun way to learn about colors and camouflage.

  3. Dress Up Matching Game: Create a dress-up station with various clothes and accessories. Encourage the children to find matching outfits, like Lucas did with his striped shorts. Ask them questions like, “What pattern are you wearing?” or “Can you find a matching hat for your shirt?” This activity helps develop pattern recognition and decision-making skills.

Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:

Welcome to Kids Academy! Hi there, I’m Lucas and this is Emmy. It’s so much fun to build sandcastles, but we need to organize our beach toys. I’ve got a blue bucket and Emmy’s bucket is pink. Do you want to help us sort our sand toys? Oh, thanks! Which bucket do you think we should put this rake in? You got it, blue, because the rake is blue too. This shovel is pink, so I think we ought to put it in the pink bucket. Great! And the pink sifter should go in the pink bucket too. Sorting stuff is lots of fun! How about the blue shovel? Which bucket should it go in? Blue! Good job! This rake goes in the pink bucket because the rake is pink. This sifter is blue, so we should put it in which bucket? Whoa, great sorting, everybody! Thanks for helping us sort our sand toys. Bye-bye!

[Music]

Hi there, I’m Leo and these are my friends Danny, Mia, and Sophie. We live in the ocean. Oh no, look! A huge hungry shark! It’s going to eat us all up! Will you help us hide so that the shark will not find us? Oh, thanks! Where can I hide? In the yellow sand by that orange coral reef? Maybe near that pink seashell or by the green stone? You got it! I’ll hide in the yellow sand because I’m yellow too, and the shark will not see me. Maybe I should hide near that pink seashell? No, that’s not a good idea. I’m pink, so I’ll hide by that orange coral reef and blend in with it. The shark won’t see me! I’m green. Where should I hide? Near the pink seashell? Good thinking, everybody! I think I ought to hide by the green stone because I’m green and the stone is green too. The shark won’t find me!

[Music]

Thanks for helping us hide from the shark! Bye!

[Music]

Oh my! Just look what’s happened! A terrible storm came through last night and mixed everything up. I’m Eckaford, and I’m a wizard. I’ll wave my magic wand and put things back together again. Do you want to help me? Oh great! Where should we put the roof? Do you think? You got it, on the house! And those branches? Maybe on that tree? Great! How about the car? Where does it belong? Hmm, I’m already scratching my head. See those wheels? The car and the wheels belong together. Good work, everybody! And the dog house? I think we ought to put it right here.

[Music]

The job is done! Thanks for helping me! Bye-bye!

Hello, Miss Squirrel! Hi, Theo! Today is a very special day. We’re visiting our neighbors, the elephants. Their son has a birthday, and they’re going to celebrate it with fireworks! This is going to be the most wonderful birthday party ever!

[Music]

Oh no! What should we do now? Well, that’s okay! I know what to do. I’ll move the tree! Oh, I can’t do that alone; the tree is too big. It seems like I really need some help. I think we ought to call for help! Help! Help! What happened? Did you call for help? Hello! Can you help us move the tree? With great pleasure!

[Music]

The job is done! You can continue your journey! Happy birthday!

Hi, I’m Lucas! My mom did the laundry yesterday, and all of my clothes got mixed up. I can’t find a t-shirt and cap that best match my shorts. Will you help me? You will? Great! What pattern is decorating my shorts? Stripes! My shorts are striped, so we need to find a striped t-shirt and cap. Look at this t-shirt. Is it striped? Nah, it’s polka-dotted. How about this one? It’s striped!

[Music]

Do you think this cap will go well with my t-shirt and shorts? No, because it’s not striped; it’s polka-dotted. How about this cap? You got it! This cap is striped! Thanks for helping me choose the best outfit for a hot summer day! Bye-bye!

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