1. Introduction (classroom, 5-10 minutes)
Purpose: To explain what “categorisation” is.
What you say (example):
- “Today we are going to sort or classify things into groups that belong together. This is called “categorising”. Think about the difference between animals that can fly and those that walk on the ground.”
Show 2-3 objects or pictures (e.g. a ball, an apple, a book), and ask:
- “Which ones belong together, and why do you think so?”
2. Prepare materials (prepare in advance)
Choose 15-20 items (pictures or real objects), such as:
- Animals
- Food
- School stuff
- Transport equipment
Make sure there are several logical ways of classifying (e.g. by colour, function, type).
3. Small groups or pairs form
Divide the class into small groups of 2-4 students. Give each group a set of materials/tickets.
4. Assignment: sort and explain (15-20 min)
Have the children categorise the cards in a way that they find logical. They should:
- Group the cards
- Give a name to each category (for example: “animals that live in water”)
- Explain why they put something in a particular group
5. Discussion and reflection (classroom, 10 min)
Have some groups present their classification. Discuss differences:
- Did other groups have a different format?
- What stood out?
- Which categories were difficult?