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Animal Sort

Free animal game for Year 1 — mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians, what each animal is covered in, and what it eats. Matched to the national curriculum. No account needed.

About Animal Sort

Sort animals by group, body covering and diet using reviewed examples and explanations. The default practice mode is untimed, so the learner can think before choosing. Correct answers build a gentle celebration; mistakes receive corrective feedback and return later rather than causing a penalty spiral.

Curriculum purpose

Learning objective: Identify common animal groups and compare observable body coverings and diets.

Curriculum anchor: England science programme of study: Year 1 animals including humans.

This game is designed as short independent practice after an idea has been introduced. It does not replace direct teaching, mathematical or scientific discussion, or an adult checking whether the learner can explain the idea away from the screen.

For parents and carers

Ask the learner to name the evidence they used and to explain the meaning of carnivore, herbivore and omnivore. Stop while attention is still good. A short accurate return tomorrow is more useful than extending a tired session today.

Frequently asked questions

Does it need an account? No. The game runs in the browser and asks for no name, email address, school or location.

Is it timed? Practice is untimed. Where a sprint exists it is optional. Times Tables Sprint also includes MTC-style independent practice, not an expected-standard judgement.

Can it be used on a phone? Yes. Buttons support touch and keyboard use; sorting always has a tap alternative to dragging.

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