Recycling Sort – Earth Day Science Activity

This Recycling Sort – Earth Day Science Activity includes printable sorting worksheets designed for young learners in preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary grades. The activity focuses on basic recycling concepts by having students sort common items into recycling and non-recycling categories. Students look at picture cards and place them on the correct sorting mat by cutting and pasting or by marking their answers, depending on how the activity is used.

The worksheets can be used during Earth Day lessons, environmental units, or general science time. They may be completed independently, in small groups, or as part of a learning center. The activity supports early science understanding, visual discrimination, and following simple directions. Teachers may also use the pages to introduce classroom discussions about caring for the environment.

All materials are provided as black-and-white printable PDF files. Preparation is limited to printing and optional cutting. The pages can be used in class or sent home for additional practice. This resource includes 10 printable worksheets.

What’s included:

• Recycling sorting mats

• Picture cards with common items

• Cut-and-sort activity pages

• Black-and-white printable format

• Materials suitable for preschool through early elementary