Get children thinking scientifically with this amazing animal activity. The Animal Characteristics Classification Mat by Hope Education is a tactile and visually engaging resource for children to explore grouping and classification.

This brightly coloured, double-sided sorting mat has a simple layout that covers the common animal groups with a brief definition of each to encourage children to identify and name a variety of animals. Turn over the mat to challenge children to sort and group animals in a Venn diagram by herbivore, omnivore or carnivore.

Simply place down the mat and give children a selection of animals to observe, compare, contrast and group.

•Promotes visual and tactile learning

•Supports working scientifically

•Offers independent learning or whole-class discussion

•Designed to meet the 2014 National Curriculum links for animals, including humans:-

- Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals

- Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores

This smooth felt mat is foldable for easy storage and is washable.

Mat Size 810x810mm

(Animal toys sold separately)