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Yes/No Sort

About Yes/No Sort

The goal of this game is to sort a collection of items into two sets (yes/no) according to one sorting attribute.  You may use any materials that you like.  When children practice this game, they are recognizing that a whole set can be sorted into two smaller sets based on one sorting attribute rule.

Game Materials

Any materials of your choice!, Directions


What's the math in this game?

When children practice this game, they are recognizing that a whole set can be sorted into two smaller sets based on one sorting attribute rule. Children’s language skills can vary, and some will be able to verbalize their answers to comparison questions more easily than others. Allow emergent language children to respond to questions by pointing to piles or showing numbers with their fingers.

Data Collection and Analysis

Sorting and Attributes

Shapes and Geometry

Download Directions for Yes/No Sort

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For this game all you need are your hands and fingers! Nothing to print but the game directions.

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