Planes, Trains and Automobiles / Land, Sea and Air Sort
Land, Sea and Air Sort
Children sort picture cards of vehicles into land, sea and air groups. A quick classifying game.
How to run it
- Print vehicle picture cards.
- Set out three labelled hoops.
- Children take turns placing cards.
- Talk about tricky ones like seaplanes.
You will need
- vehicle picture cards
- hoops or labels
Make it easier or harderUse fewer cards for younger children; older children can add their own categories.
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