Hot and Cold Sorting Activity

Make learning about temperature enjoyable with the Hot and Cold Sorting Activity! In this interactive resource, children will sort picture cards into the appropriate categories—hot or cold—while enhancing their understanding of temperature concepts.

What’s Included:

• 2 Category Mats: One labeled “Hot” and the other “Cold.”
• 10 Picture Cards: Featuring various items associated with either hot or cold temperatures.
• Recording Page: Children will mark either “hot” or “cold” next to each picture.

How to Use:

• Setup: Print, laminate, and cut out the category mats and picture cards for durability.
• Activity: Children will review the picture cards and determine whether each item belongs in the “Hot” or “Cold” category, placing the card on the corresponding mat.

Educational Benefits:

• Categorization Skills: Helps develop the ability to classify and sort items based on their characteristics.
• Vocabulary Building: Expands children’s understanding of terms related to temperature.
• Critical Thinking: Encourages thoughtful decision-making as children sort the items.

Happy Teaching! 🙂

IMPORTANT: This resource is included in the Fire Safety Math Centers for Kindergarten. Do not purchase this resource if you have previously bought the packet as you already own it!