Develop pupils' sorting and grouping skills with the GSSfS Sorting Selector! 

Sorting and grouping are essential working scientifically skills. Support your pupils to select the most appropriate technique with examples of categories to sort by. The Sorting Selector supports: 

  • identifying similarities and differences between objects 

  • using observable features to sort and group items 

  • using diagrams to support and explain sorting decisions 

  • applying object categories to aid accurate sorting 

  • using simple and systematic methods of sorting.

Use the Sorting Selector to support pupils when working through an identifying, classifying and grouping enquiry. 


Sorting Selector 5-7 years


Sorting Selector 7-9 years


Sorting Selector 9-14 years