Ms. Daves’ Class

Categorizing by Attribute or Action

In this hands-on lesson, students build foundational computational thinking skills by learning how to sort and classify objects based on either a shared attribute (such as color or shape) or a common action (like rolling or flying). Through interactive activities—both unplugged and digital—students develop observation, reasoning, and comparison skills as they work independently and collaboratively to identify patterns and rules for grouping. This engaging exploration supports early problem-solving and logical thinking.

additional materials

picture cards

sorting mat

interactive white board

sorting bins