Jar Sort

The worksheet features two jars labeled Letters and Numbers, with several characters listed at the bottom for students to cut and paste into the appropriate jar. Students must identify each character as either a letter or a number and place it in the correct column, practicing categorization and identification. This hands-on activity combines sorting skills with a physical action, enhancing fine motor skills and reinforcing letter-number differentiation. The jar visuals add a fun and relatable theme to the learning process.

Worksheets like this enhance critical thinking and organizational skills as students classify different types of symbols. By manually sorting characters, students improve visual discrimination and develop a solid understanding of alphabetical and numeric categories. The cut-and-paste element engages motor coordination, supporting hand-eye coordination and precision. Engaging with categorization activities builds foundational skills for reading and math, helping students differentiate symbols they will encounter in text and arithmetic.