This Year 1 Sort Animals by Their Characteristics allows children to look at different animal groups according to their characteristics.

By noticing features like feathers, fins, fur or scales, children learn how to group animals into categories such as mammals, birds, fish and amphibians. It’s a fun way to build early science skills and help them understand how scientists classify the living world.

This resource complements our How Can We Recognise Different Animals Lesson. Download now!

National Curriculum Objectives:

• Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.