Sorting with Freebies

Here are some sorting activities you can do with free materials. Find more sorting activities on the math sorting page.

Sorting Seashells

This tray came from Big Lots and was originally a planter, but it makes a great sorting tray.

Sorting Paint Cards

These paint sample cards are the kind you can pick up for free at the hardware store. I get different hues of each color for the children to sort.

Sorting Buttons

I always have tons of buttons that I collect from the extras on new clothing. Ask families to collect them also. These are sorted by the type of hole they have: 2 holes, 4 holes, & a loop hole on the back. They can also be sorted by shape or color.