Recycling Bin Sorting Mats
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Recycling Bin Sorting Mats" 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.
7 pages in this set
Recycling bin sorting mats for K to 2nd grade: Metal, Paper, Plastic and Glass mats with 20 item cards like soup can and milk jug. Answer key included. Part of our Earth Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
A grown-up reads each mat aloud. Remind children that recycling rules are different in each town, and check what your town collects.
What students will practice
- Teaches Kindergarten to 2nd grade students about Earth Day on April 22 and everyday ways to care for the Earth, from recycling to saving water.
- 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 Recycling Bin Sorting Mats?
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A grown-up reads each mat aloud. Remind children that recycling rules are different in each town, and check what your town collects.
What are the Recycling Bin Sorting Mats?
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Six pages after the cover. Four bin mats, Metal, Paper, Plastic and Glass, each have five spaces and a short note on how that material is made into something new. A page of 20 item cards includes a sauce jar, foil tray, envelope, yogurt cup and cereal box, and My Recycling Sort asks children to write each card under its bin. Answer key included.
Can I use the Recycling Bin Sorting Mats 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 Earth Day resources are there?
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13 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 62 Earth Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Earth 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 Earth 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 Earth 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 | 7 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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