Circle Left or Right Worksheet – Kindergarten Following Directions

The Circle Left or Right Worksheet gives kindergarten students focused, no-prep practice with following directions. It is a print-and-go grammar page that fits easily into a mini-lesson, a center rotation, or a quick review day.

Learning objective: Students will practice following directions and apply the skill independently by completing each task on the page.

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: "Look at each picture. Where is the puppy? Circle left or right." 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: It is a great fit for morning work, learning centers, intervention groups, test review, homeschool lessons, and take-home practice.

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

Teaching tips and variations:

• Model the first item together, then let students finish the rest independently.

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

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

Skills covered: Following Directions, Opposites, English, Social Studies

Standards: Supports Common Core SL.K.2, L.K.5b.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

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

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