Today and Long Ago Sorting | 10 Picture Cards for Early Social Studies
Compare older and newer tools with a hands-on picture sort. Children look closely at each card, name the item, and place it on the Long Ago or Today mat. Pair tools that serve a similar purpose and talk about what has changed.
The 8-page US Letter PDF includes two sorting mats, ten illustrated cards, setup directions, an I Can card, a recording page, and a teacher check. The five pairs show tools people use to write, see in the dark, wash clothes, carry goods, and play.
Print the mats and cards at actual size. Cut the picture cards apart, mix them, and laminate if you plan to reuse them. Children mark their choices on the recording page. Use the sort in a Thanksgiving social studies center or a small group for preschool through first grade.