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Materials Worksheet - Reception - Intermediate

Materials worksheet for Reception (Ages 4-5). Intermediate level science practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

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Exploring Materials in Our World

Reception (Ages 4-5) - Intermediate Level

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Instructions: This worksheet will help you explore different materials around us. You'll be counting, sorting, and matching to learn about the materials that make up our world. Let's discover the wonders of materials together!

1

Material Counting

Count the number of each type of material object below. Point to each object as you count out loud. Write the number in the box provided.

๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“š
โšฝโšฝโšฝโšฝโšฝโšฝโšฝโšฝโšฝโšฝ
๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ
2

Matching Materials to Objects

Draw a line to match each object to the material it is made from. Think about what each object feels like or looks like.

Draw a line to match each one

๐Ÿ“š
โšฝ
๐Ÿ–๏ธ
Wax
Rubber
Paper
3

Material Sorting

Look at the objects below and 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.

๐Ÿƒ ๐Ÿชจ ๐Ÿ“š โšฝ ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿ–๏ธ
4

Material Patterns

Look at the pattern of materials below. Can you see which materials repeat? Draw the next two materials to continue the pattern.

๐Ÿ“š โšฝ ๐Ÿ–๏ธ ๐Ÿ“š โšฝ ๐Ÿ–๏ธ ๐Ÿ“š _____ _____
5

Material Tracing

Let's practice writing the word 'Wood'. Trace each letter below with your finger first, then use a brown crayon to trace over the dotted lines.

6

Counting Natural Items

Count all the natural items you see below. Point to each item with your finger as you count out loud. When you finish counting, write the number in the box.

๐Ÿƒ ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿชจ ๐Ÿƒ ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿชจ ๐Ÿƒ ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿชจ ๐Ÿƒ ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿชจ

How many natural items did you count?

7

Identifying Materials

Look at the pictures and identify the material each object is made from. Write the material in the box next to each object.

๐Ÿ“š (Paper)
โšฝ (Rubber)
๐Ÿ–๏ธ (Wax)
Answer Key

Activity 1: 9 ; 10 ; 8

Activity 2: Book - Paper ; Ball - Rubber ; Crayon - Wax

Activity 3: Natural - Leaf, Rock, Flower ; Man-made - Book, Ball, Crayon

Activity 4: Book ; Ball

Activity 5: No answer needed

Activity 6: 12

Activity 7: Paper ; Rubber ; Wax

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