Rolling Object Sort

This worksheet helps students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 explore early science and math concepts by sorting objects based on whether they roll or do not roll. Through observation, prediction, and classification, learners build understanding of motion, shape, and object properties while strengthening visual discrimination, reasoning skills, and fine motor control.

Learning Goals

• Object Properties (Physical Science) – Students examine how shape and structure affect whether an object can roll.
• Sorting by Attribute (Early Math) – Learners classify items into groups based on a single defining characteristic.
• Predictive Reasoning – Children make simple predictions about movement by analyzing object features.
• Visual Discrimination Skills – Students identify and compare shapes to determine rolling capability.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support early science inquiry and math readiness.
• Hands-On and Engaging – Drawing lines to symbols keeps students actively involved in learning.
• Fine Motor Development – Directed line drawing strengthens hand-eye coordination and pencil control.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Ideal for science centers, independent practice, small groups, or homeschool lessons.
• No-Prep Format – Print-and-go worksheet saves time while providing meaningful skill practice.

This printable rolling and non-rolling object worksheet helps students connect physical science concepts with real-world observation. By sorting objects based on movement, learners strengthen critical thinking, classification, visual analysis, and early prediction skills. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity builds a strong foundation in motion, object properties, and logical reasoning through clear, age-appropriate practice.

This worksheet is part of our Sorting and Matching by Size or Shape Worksheets Collection.