Noun Scout Sorting Activity
Hands-On Mat 4 Core Groups
Noun Sorting Mat
Name:
Date:
A noun is a naming word. Match each cut-out card to the correct box below.
4 cards in each section
PERSON
A human being (Who?)
4 Cards
1
Place Card
2
Place Card
3
Place Card
4
Place Card
PLACE
A location or area (Where?)
4 Cards
1
Place Card
2
Place Card
3
Place Card
4
Place Card
THING
An object you can touch (What?)
4 Cards
1
Place Card
2
Place Card
3
Place Card
4
Place Card
ANIMAL
A living creature (Which creature?)
4 Cards
1
Place Card
2
Place Card
3
Place Card
4
Place Card
Check your work: Did you put 4 cards in each category?
Great Job! ⭐
Cut & Sort 16 Cards
Noun Cut-Out Cards
1 Cut
2 Say
3 Sort
#1
Doctor helps sick people
#2
Dog friendly pet
#3
School place to learn
#4
Pencil tool for writing
#5
Park grassy outdoors
#6
Baby tiny person
#7
Fish swims in water
#8
Clock tells the time
#9
Teacher helps you learn
#10
Beach sand and water
#11
Cat furry pet
#12
Book pages to read
#13
Firefighter community helper
#14
Library quiet book place
#15
Bird flies with wings
#16
Chair seat for sitting
Tip: Pre-cut these cards for students who need motor skill adaptation!
Total: 16 Noun Cards
Noun Match Sorting Worksheet
Practice Worksheet Level 1 Noun Sort
Noun Match Sorting
Name:
Date:
1 Pick a word from the box.
2 Decide its noun group.
3 Write it in the column.
Word & Picture Bank (12 words to sort)
Check off the circle after writing each word
Chef
Hospital
Car
Bear
Nurse
Forest
Backpack
Whale
Friend
Shop
Guitar
Owl
PERSON
Who?
PLACE
Where?
THING
What?
ANIMAL
Creature?
My Check-in:
All 12 words written
Neat letters
How I felt: 😊 Easy 🙂 Just Right 🤔 Needed Help
Noun Scout Facilitator Guide
Educator & Paraprofessional Guide Differentiated Grammar
Noun Scout Facilitator Guide
Autism Support Framework Visual • Structured • Concrete
Structured Teaching & Prompt Hierarchy
Level 1: Visual
Anchor Cue
Point to category icons and say: "Doctor is a Person (Who)."
Level 2: Gestural
Target Pointing
Point towards the correct quadrant or column and pause 3-5 seconds.
Level 3: Direct Verbal
Binary Question
Offer 2 concrete choices: "Is a dog a Place or an Animal?"
Level 4: Physical
Hand-Under-Hand
Guide student's hand gently beneath their palm to position card without pressure.
Key: Cut & Sort Activity (16 Cards)
PERSON
- • Doctor (#1)
- • Baby (#6)
- • Teacher (#9)
- • Firefighter (#13)
PLACE
- • School (#3)
- • Park (#5)
- • Beach (#10)
- • Library (#14)
THING
- • Pencil (#4)
- • Clock (#8)
- • Book (#12)
- • Chair (#16)
ANIMAL
- • Dog (#2)
- • Fish (#7)
- • Cat (#11)
- • Bird (#15)
Key: Practice Worksheet (12 Words)
PERSON
- 1. Chef
- 2. Nurse
- 3. Friend
PLACE
- 1. Hospital
- 2. Forest
- 3. Shop
THING
- 1. Car
- 2. Backpack
- 3. Guitar
ANIMAL
Sensory & Motor Accommodations
Fine-Motor Adaptation Pre-cut cards or attach hook-and-loop (Velcro) coins to card backs for tactile feedback.
Visual Masking Fold or mask 2 columns at a time if presenting all 4 simultaneously induces overwhelm.
Classroom Generalization Do a "Noun Scavenger Walk" in the room: touch a Thing (desk), name a Person (classmate).
Designed with calm contrast, clear boundaries, and predictable instructional flow. Noun Scout Sorting • Resource Guide