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Rainbow Sorting Mats
Simple sorting mats that organize objects by color family with minimal clutter.
Printable pack preview
Page 1: Primary Colors
Printed sheet- Red, yellow, blue mats
Page 2: Extra Colors
Printed sheet- Green, orange, purple prompts
What is inside
The mats are designed for small hands and quick setup, with wide color zones that work well for buttons, pom-poms, or toy counters.
Color matsSorting prompt cards
What the activity asks
Sorting mats
Set out three mats first, then add more once your child is ready.
- Place one red item on the red mat.
- Can you find something blue?
- Which color still needs one more object?
Color prompt strip
Use the prompts to turn sorting into quick listening games.
- Sort two yellow items.
- Which pile has the most?
- Name the color before you place it.
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How to use it
1. Choose three colors first.
2. Name each object as it is placed.
3. Finish by checking whether any colors need one more item.
Materials and related ideas
Small objects by color