Summary

Line Up Game asks children to organise themselves by a simple category such as shoe colour, height, or birthday month. It supports sorting and comparison.

What you need

• Open space
• Clear visual place to line up

Learning focus

• Sorting and classifying
• Comparing attributes
• Listening
• Social cooperation

EYLF links

Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Children classify, compare, and organise information in meaningful ways.

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
Children listen, respond, and may explain their choices.

How to do it as an educator

1. Tell children they will line up using one rule.
2. Choose a simple rule, such as shoe colour.
3. Support children to look, compare, and find their place.
4. Talk through the result together.
5. Try a new rule if appropriate.

Extend the activity

• Compare shortest to tallest.
• Use categories like favourite fruit or shirt colour.
• Let children suggest the sorting rule.
• Turn it into a partner activity.

Inclusive practice

For ADHD / high energy learners

• Keep the activity active and brief.

For autistic children

• Explain the rule clearly and give one step at a time.

For children with hearing differences

• Show the rule visually.

For children with low vision

• Use touch and verbal description to support comparison.

For mobility needs

• Adapt the format so children do not need to stand in a long line.

For speech or language delay / EAL

• Use simple, repeated words.

For sensory or emotional needs

• Avoid making a child feel singled out.

Educator notes

This is great for transitions because it combines organisation with learning.

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