Between Below Above Next To Drawing Worksheet – Kindergarten Practice

Build strong following directions skills with the Between Below Above Next To Drawing Worksheet. This kindergarten social studies printable keeps the focus on one skill so students can practice it with confidence.

Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their following directions skills accurately and explain their thinking.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try following directions on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Answer key (1 page)

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Read each sentence. Draw the shape in the correct place." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for kindergarten students. It also works well for preschool and first grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: Assign it after a mini-lesson, use it in a small group, send it home as homework, keep it in your sub folder, or use it as a quick formative check.

Answer key: An answer key is included, so you can check work quickly or let students self-correct.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a following directions lesson to see who needs more support.

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Send it home as homework so families can see what their child is learning in social studies.

Skills covered: Following Directions, Social Studies

Standards: Supports Common Core SL.K.2.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 3 (1 worksheet page, 1 answer key page, 1 cover page).

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