Categorization Exercises
Level 1 Notes :
� Gather household objects that can be categorized into 3‐4 different groups . o Examples : group magazines , books and news clippings into things you read . Group forks , spoons and knives into things used to eat . Group pens , pencils and markers into things used to write , etc . o Examples : group objects by size , weight , shape , what they are made out of , what they are used for , etc . � Lay out the objects directly in front of the person � Ask the person to find other objects that match into a group . o Examples : put together items you read . Put together items that are the same size .
� Add more items and groups as the person progresses .
� Ask the person to come up with categories for items on their own for added challenge ,
Task : � Group the items .
Level 2 Notes :
� Name a general group topic that has many items to list in the group . o Examples : tools , animals , plants , countries , occupations , foods , sports , cars , etc .
� Ask the person to say or write down as many items in that group as possible . o Give clues or hints as needed .
• Example : what animals are found in a zoo , foods you might have for dinner .
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