Earth Day Recycling Sorting Mats – 54 Real Picture Cards for Sorting

Earth Day Recycling Sorting Mats – Teach Kids About Recycling with Real Pictures!

Help students learn about recycling and environmental responsibility with these Earth Day Recycling Sorting Mats. This engaging educational resource helps children recognize different recyclable materials and categorize them correctly, all while promoting sustainability and hands-on learning.

What’s Included?

• 2 Types of Sorting Mats – One mat with 9 squares for sorting, and another larger mat to allow for flexible sorting options with any size picture cards.

54 Real Picture Cards – 9 picture cards for each category:

• Metals
• Plastic
• Paper
• Glass
• Cardboard
• Compost

How This Resource Benefits Students:

• Teaches sorting skills by categorizing items into the correct recycling bins.
• Uses real, high-quality pictures to increase visual recognition and engagement.
• Promotes environmental awareness and sustainable habits.
• Supports critical thinking as students identify materials and sort them correctly.
• Engages students with hands-on learning through tactile sorting activities.

Who Can Benefit from This Product?

• Classrooms – Ideal for both general education and special education classrooms.
• Students with Autism, ADHD, or Sensory Needs – Great for visual learners and students who benefit from hands-on activities.
• Homeschooling Families – A fantastic way to introduce the concept of recycling at home.
• Therapists – A helpful tool for building cognitive and motor skills during therapy sessions.
• Parents – Perfect for reinforcing recycling habits and environmental awareness at home.

Ways to Use This Resource:

• Earth Day Projects – Celebrate Earth Day by teaching kids how to recycle responsibly.
• Classroom Sorting Activities – Sort real or pretend items into the correct categories as a fun group activity.
• Independent Practice – Have students practice sorting the picture cards on their own to reinforce learning.
• Review and Reinforcement – Use the mats and cards as review material to ensure students understand the different recycling categories.

Encourage responsible recycling and environmental stewardship while making learning fun and interactive with these Earth Day Recycling Sorting Mats.

Perfect for kids of all ages to develop an understanding of how to care for our planet!

This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped. 



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