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Chocolate Chip Categories

I have a whole group of little ones working on categories or related vocabulary objectives and many of these overlap with my ECSE's goals for colors and shapes. I created this cookie category sort so that we can multitask on some of those objectives...


Students name the items and sort cookies onto their corresponding category cookie sheets using a spatula (bonus motor component). I put the printed cookie sheet mats on real cookie sheets to make it a little bit more fun and realistic. For a table-top activity, students can pull cookies out of a cookie jar for sorting rather than using the spatula.


Additionally, I can use the cookies to target following directions, wh- questions, and descriptive vocabulary objectives. Instead of using the cookie sheet mats, I lay out a whole bunch of cookies, give the student a spatula and an empty cookie sheet, and play, "I Spy." We can also play as a game with two students: whoever scoops the cookie up first keeps it on their tray; the student with the most cookies at the end is the winner.

You can grab copies of my category cookies and trays here and here. Please leave a comment if you download. I'd love to hear how else you use them.

28 comments:

  1. Lauren LaCourNovember 4, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    This is so cute! I have several little ones working on categories as well. They would love this! :)

    Lauren
    BusyBeeSpeech

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  2. StefaniNovember 4, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks - these are great! This will work great with my younger students as well as some of my older ones. :)

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  3. Rose November 4, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Love it! I'm all about the food-themed activities as I base my entire site around this concept www.speechsnacks.com... Will definitely be using this with my kiddos! And I'd love to share this on my fb page if you don't mind www.facebook.com/speechsnacks Best, Rose

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  4. KellieNovember 4, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Thanks so much for the freebie. Now I need to run to the dollar store for some spatulas!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Very Cute! Already have the spatulas, thanks for the freebie!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 4, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    These are very cute, I can't wait to use them!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Love this!! I think I am going to put small magnets on the back of the cookies and use real cookie sheets. Kim Carr

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  8. CaseyNovember 5, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Thanks for the adorable cookies! What a fun way to practice categories! THANK YOU!

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  9. AnonymousNovember 6, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Thank you! I am always looking for cute activities for my preschoolers. They will love these.

    ~Susan DeDiminicantanio

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  10. AnonymousNovember 6, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Thank you - I have some students who will love this!
    Lisa Weir

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  11. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Thanks everyone for the positive feedback!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 7, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    I can't wait to use this activity with my students! I have been looking for something that used pictures and not just words. Glad I found your blog on Pinterest!

    Rebecca

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  13. ErinNovember 11, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    This is sooo cute! Thanks so much- I can't wait to use this

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  14. AnonymousNovember 23, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    This is adorable. I'm anxious to see how excited my students will be when they see this. Everyone LOVES cookies. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    This is adorable! Thank you for sharing...

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  16. AnonymousJune 9, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Great resources on your site! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Kristin Cummings, SLPJune 23, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I just downloaded them to use with one of my preK kiddos! I see him in the morning, so what would be better than pancakes? :)

    Kristin Cummings
    Simply Speech
    www.kcummingsslp.blogspot.com

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  18. SandyJuly 6, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Thanks! I love that you use pictures for the items (not printed words)!

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  19. AnonymousJune 26, 2017 at 12:31 PM

    I downloaded these and already used this morning with two children- they loved the activity! I targeted labeling, turn-taking, and concept of categories or "groups". Thanks so much for sharing!

    Kara

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  20. AnonymousMarch 19, 2021 at 10:02 AM

    Thank you for this freebie!! I appreciate it and can't wait to use it during group lessons. Brenda

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  21. Elizabeth J. NealOctober 14, 2021 at 5:00 AM

    I have read your article, it is very informative and helpful for me.I admire the valuable information you offer in your articles. Thanks for posting it.. orbit chewing gum

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  22. AnonymousDecember 5, 2022 at 4:21 PM

    is there another way i can access this, school has not given permissions for this site, would love to access and prep for use this week

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  23. AnonymousDecember 5, 2022 at 4:22 PM

    looks more like chocolate chip pancakes :) could also be used with If you give a pig a pancake

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  24. AnonymousDecember 5, 2022 at 4:42 PM

    i am a teacher, i stumbled on this and it is listed as free but I cant access it. It is unclear of any steps required to access it.

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