Materials Worksheet - Nursery - Intermediate
Materials worksheet for Nursery (Ages 3-4). Intermediate level science practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Materials: Fun with Science
Ages 3-4 | Intermediate Level
Instructions: This worksheet is designed to help young learners explore the world of materials around them. Through engaging activities, children will identify, sort, and describe different materials. Encourage them to observe, touch, and discuss their findings.
Material Sorting
Look at the objects below. Can you sort them into two groups: natural and man-made? Circle the natural objects with a green crayon and the man-made objects with a blue crayon.
Texture Exploration
Feel the textures of different materials around you. Draw a line to match each material with its texture. Use your sense of touch to help you decide.
Draw a line to match each one
Counting Materials
Count the number of each type of material in the picture. Write the number in the box next to each material.
Wood: Metal: Plastic:
Material Patterns
Look at the pattern of materials below. Can you see which materials repeat? Draw the next two materials to continue the pattern.
Material Matching
Draw a line to match each material with what it is used for. Think about what each material can make.
Draw a line to match each one
Material Identification
Look at the pictures of materials below. Can you name each one? Write the name of the material in the box.
Activity 1: Natural - tree, rock, flower, leaf ; Man-made - brick, glass, plastic, metal
Activity 2: Rock - Rough ; Feather - Soft ; Glass - Smooth ; Sponge - Squishy
Activity 3: Wood: 10 ; Metal: 8 ; Plastic: 9
Activity 4: Metal ; Plastic
Activity 5: Wood - Furniture ; Glass - Window ; Metal - Car ; Plastic - Bottle
Activity 6: Brick ; Feather ; Glass ; Plastic
📚 Great books for Science
Handpicked books to support learning at home · Amazon affiliate links
CGP KS2 Science Study Book
Complete KS2 science - biology, chemistry and physics
Usually ships in 24hrs
Horrible Science Collection
Engaging science books that make learning fun
Usually ships in 24hrs
KS3 Science Complete Revision
CGP all-in-one revision for secondary science
Usually ships in 24hrs
Usborne Science Encyclopedia
Illustrated reference covering all areas of science
Usually ships in 24hrs