KindergartenMathStudents sort recyclables into paper, plastic, and glass groups and count each.

Sorting Recyclables

Practice sorting recyclables with 10 problems, an answer key, and a printable PDF for Kindergarten.

10 problems · Standards: K.MD.B.3, K.CC.B.4 · Difficulty: easy

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Highlights

Grade: Kindergarten
Subject: Math
Topic: Students sort recyclables into paper, plastic, and glass groups and count each.
Pages: 2 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. You have 2 newspapers and 1 juice bottle. How many paper items do you have?
2. You have 3 glass jars and 1 water bottle. How many glass items do you have?
3. You have 1 cardboard box, 2 plastic cups, and 1 glass bottle. How many plastic items do you have?
4. You have 2 newspapers, 1 magazine, and 1 plastic bag. Count the paper items. Which group has more, paper or plastic?
5. You have 3 plastic bottles, 2 glass jars, and 1 paper bag. How many items are plastic?
6. You have 1 cardboard tube, 2 plastic containers, and 3 glass jars. Which group has the most items?

Showing 6 of 10 problems. The free PDF includes every problem plus the full answer key.

The free PDF includes all 2 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.

10 problems across 2 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: K.MD.B.3, K.CC.B.4
Skill: Students sort recyclables into paper, plastic, and glass groups and count each.
Suggested use: morning work, classwork, homework, math centers, or sub plans

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