Material Name: Sort the Profession
Purpose & Developmental Benefits
The Sort the Profession set helps children become familiar with common occupations in society while developing vocabulary and expressive language skills. By matching picture pieces that belong to the same profession—such as the person, tools, and work environment—children gain an understanding of the relationship between occupations and their roles. The activity also supports fine motor development through puzzle-like manipulation.
Skills Developed
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Recognizing and naming common professions; expanding vocabulary related to the theme of occupations/professions
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Matching and associating picture pieces belonging to the same profession
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Developing relational thinking: What does this person do? What tools do they use? Where do they work?
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Refining fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination through puzzle assembly
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Strengthening concentration, visual memory, and storytelling abilities
Recommended Age
Material & Construction
According to the official catalogue, the set includes:
Classroom & Home Use
Typically used in the Language or Cultural Studies area. Children choose a profession, assemble the related picture pieces, and name and discuss what they see: “What do you see? What does this person do? Which tools belong to this job?”
The activity may be extended through role-play or dramatization of professions, encouraging spoken language development and social understanding.
