Living and Non-Living Things – Classification Cards, Worksheet & Journal
Help young children explore one of their first science concepts with this engaging Living and Non-Living Things learning set. Designed for preschool and kindergarten, this resource moves children from a hands-on classification lesson to independent practice and real-world observation.
Children begin by sorting 20 real-photo classification cards into Living and Non-Living categories. A colorful reference chart helps them notice the characteristics that distinguish living things from non-living things and encourages thoughtful discussion about why each object belongs in its category.
After the hands-on lesson, children can reinforce their understanding with the included cut-and-paste classification worksheet and then take their learning outdoors with the My Nature Book Journal. During a nature walk, children can observe, draw or collect examples of living and non-living things and record their discoveries in their own booklet.
A parent and teacher lesson guide is also included, making the activity easy to introduce at school, at home, or in a homeschool environment.
This resource includes:
Living and Non-Living classification labels
20 real-photo classification cards
Living vs. Non-Living reference/control chart
Cut-and-paste classification worksheet
My Nature Book Journal with interior recording pages
Parent & teacher lesson guide
Discussion prompts and extension ideas
Nature walk and observation activities
Children practice classification, observation, comparison, scientific thinking, vocabulary, fine-motor skills, and early writing while connecting what they learn in the classroom to the natural world around them.
Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, Montessori classrooms, homeschool, science centers, nature studies, and early childhood classrooms.
Digital Download: Print at home or school. No physical product will be shipped.
