Recycling Matters Sorting

Montessori education emphasizes respect for the environment, and teaching children about recycling helps them understand the importance of caring for the planet.

Sort and classify various recyclable materials. Then, verify the classification using the control chart.

This set includes:

• 4 information cards
• category labels
• 12 cards of various recycling containers
• 63 picture cards
  • 9 metal items
  • 9 paper items
  • 9 plastic items
  • 9 glass items
  • 9 other items (salvage, reuse, special recycle)
  • 9 compost items
  • 9 yard waste items
• 1 control chart 

The picture cards are in a three-part format:

• 63 pictures with labels
• 63 pictures without labels
• 63 labels

To use three-part cards, match the labels to the corresponding pictures. Verify the matches using the control cards with the labels.

Sorting cards are approx. 3" x 2¾", control chart is 8½" x 11".

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