Grade 1

Living and non-living things

Sort everyday things into living and non-living groups using simple child-friendly examples.

Category: World Around Us 8 min Growing
Aa Tap Say Read

Use objects or pictures the child already knows well. Talk about whether it grows, breathes, or needs food.

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P Picture card
Sound card

Plant

living thing

Talk about growth and water.

Example: A plant is living.

D Picture card
Sound card

Dog

living thing

Connect it to movement and food.

Example: A dog is living.

C Picture card
Sound card

Chair

non-living thing

Compare it with a living thing.

Example: A chair is non-living.

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