There is a tray of things from our classroom to look at today. Some feel hard and cold. Some feel light. Some look shiny.

Can we put the things that are made of the same material together?

Here are three things from our tray: a block, a cup and a spoon. Look closely at each one. What colour is it? Is it shiny?

When it comes to you, touch it gently. Is it hard? Does it feel warm or cold?

What do you think each thing is made of?

We have three hoops on the carpet. One hoop is for wood, one is for plastic, and one is for metal.

You each have an object to hold. Look at it and feel it gently while you wait for your turn. Then put it in the hoop for the material it is made of.

Now we will sort big things, things too big to put in a hoop.

Listen to the question: what is it made of?

Help put each picture in the wood, plastic or metal hoop.