Compost or Trash? Cut and Sort
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Compost or Trash? Cut and Sort" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Compost or trash cut and sort for K to 2nd grade: 12 picture cards, from a banana peel and eggshells to a foam cup and a chip bag, to glue in 2 bins. Part of our World Soil Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
A grown-up reads the page aloud. Children cut out the cards, sort them into the two bins and glue them down, then talk about what else could go in the compost.
What students will practice
- Teaches Kindergarten to 2nd grade students what soil is made of, the living things in it and why healthy soil matters for growing food.
- Practices counting, matching or problem solving through a game or puzzle with clear directions.
- Made for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the "Compost or Trash?" Cut and Sort?
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A grown-up reads the page aloud. Children cut out the cards, sort them into the two bins and glue them down, then talk about what else could go in the compost.
What is the "Compost or Trash?" Cut and Sort?
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One page with a Compost bin and a Trash bin and 12 labeled picture cards to cut out, such as coffee grounds, carrot peels, leaves, apple core, plastic straw, plastic fork, candy wrapper and juice pouch. Answer key included.
Can I use the "Compost or Trash?" Cut and Sort at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade World Soil Day resources are there?
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6 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 World Soil Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our World Soil Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are World Soil Day resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these World Soil Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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