Developing Classification Skills in Young Children
Definition of Classification
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Examples of Classification
There are many different ways to integrate the concept of classification into your classroom. The following are some common preschool topics or themes that contain many opportunities for classification. See how many you are currently covering in your curriculum!
Insects and Spiders
Shapes
Food Groups (Food Pyramid)
Plants and Animals
Sink and Float
Hot and Cold
Day and Night
Feelings
Senses
Each of the topics mentioned above can help your children to develop classification skills. Let’s take a look at one of the topics mentioned above and see exactly how it could be used to develop classification skills.