Fun Videos & Activities: Living vs Non-Living Sorting for Kindergarten

Teaching young children the difference between living and non-living things can be fun and easy! Use these engaging YouTube videos and simple classroom activities to introduce the concept, then reinforce learning with our free printable worksheets.

Top Educational Videos

These videos use songs, animations, and real-life examples to help kids understand what makes something alive.

1. Living and Non-Living Things for Kids

Learn why some things are alive and others are not.

2. Sorting Living and Non-Living Things | Fun Science Video for Preschool & Kindergarten

A fun, science-based explanation using backyard examples. Great for ages 4–7. Covers growth, movement, and reproduction.

3. “Living Things Song” by Harry Kindergarten Music

Catchy song that teaches characteristics of living things. Kids love singing along!

Practice with Free Printable Worksheets

Reinforce the lesson with our ready-to-use sorting activities! All worksheets are designed for kindergarten and preschool students.

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