Free Food Group Sorting Worksheets for 1st Grade

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Food Picture Sorting: Peas and Wrapped candy

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Food Picture Sorting: Cabbage and Sandwich cookie

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Food Picture Sorting: Tomato and Muffin

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Food Picture Sorting: Blueberries and Wrapped candy

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Food Picture Sorting: Carrot and Cupcake

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Food Picture Sorting: Pineapple and Tiered cake

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

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