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Welcome to our collection of "Following Instructions Worksheets" designed specifically for children aged 5-6! These engaging worksheets encourage young learners to develop essential listening and comprehension skills as they practice following simple directions. Each activity is tailored to captivate their imagination while enhancing their ability to process and execute multi-step instructions. Ideal for classrooms or at-home learning, our worksheets promote critical thinking, foster independence, and prepare kids for future learning challenges. Explore a variety of fun exercises that involve objects, colors, and shapes, ensuring kids stay motivated and excited! Start fostering these important skills today by diving into our interactive resources!


Check out this FREE "Following instructions" Trial Lesson for age 5-6!

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Tracing Winter Words: Christmas Tree
Tracing Winter Words: Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree Tracing Winter Words Worksheet

Print it and let your child trace the word and follow the arrows. Red dots mark the starting points. Have a blast!
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Red and Blue Coloring Fun Worksheet
Red and Blue Coloring Fun Worksheet

Red and Blue Coloring Fun Worksheet

Kids know colors like red and blue. But can they read these words? Give them practice with this fun fish bowl coloring sheet. They'll look at the fish, then color them the corresponding hue. Home or classroom, they'll be sure to get a kick out of learning colors in this creative way!
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Girl and Boy Christmas Coloring Page
Girl and Boy Christmas Coloring Page

Christmas: Night Before Christmas Printable

Give your kids the gift of coloring this season! Use this boy and girl page to start a conversation on the spirit of giving. Ask your child what they'd like to give and remind them that giving is just as important as receiving. Then, help them pick the perfect colors to bring the image to life! Your child will get in the Christmas spirit while getting ready for Santa's arrival. Print the festive page and spread the joy of the season!
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Diwali Dot to Dot Printable Worksheet
Diwali Dot to Dot Printable Worksheet

Happy Diwali Printable

Explore India this Diwali! Learn about India's most significant holiday, Diwali, with this fun-filled printable activity for kids. Your child can gain an appreciation for Indian culture with this Diwali dot to dot worksheet.
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Yellow and Green Coloring Fun Worksheet
Yellow and Green Coloring Fun Worksheet

Yellow and Green Coloring Fun Worksheet

Sight words like "yellow" and "green" are easy to teach and fun for kids to learn. This free downloadable worksheet has kids read the color words and color the flower with yellow and green. A great activity for learning to read color words!
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8 Petals Worksheet
8 Petals Worksheet

8 Petals Worksheet

Help your children master counting with this fun worksheet. It's filled with colorful flowers and they must count the petals and check the flowers with 8 petals. It's a great way to practice their counting skills and have some fun too!
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Parts of the Body Worksheet
Parts of the Body Worksheet

Robot Printable

Introduce your child to a fun robot and help her hone her matching skills with this parts of the body worksheet! Your child will trace dotted lines to match the robot's body parts to the right place, helping her focus, use abstract thinking and reason better. This worksheet is sure to get your child excited and help her build essential skills for future success!
Robot Printable
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Little Blue Belle Worksheet
Little Blue Belle Worksheet

Little Blue Belle Worksheet

Check comprehension of fiction read in class by asking questions. Some students may struggle, so provide extra practice with a reading worksheet. Students read a story and answer questions at the bottom. A handy resource for reading classrooms!
Little Blue Belle Worksheet
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Coloring Pages: Color the Sheep in the Field
Coloring Pages: Color the Sheep in the Field

Color the Sheep in the Field Coloring Pages

Kids can have fun and study at the same time with Kids Academy's worksheets! Download and print the learning activities, such as coloring pages. Carefully color the sunny worksheet, take a look at the tips, and pick more free printable pages to enjoy. Let's have some fun together!
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Printable Coloring Page: Spacemen
Printable Coloring Page: Spacemen

Spacemen Coloring Page

Let your child explore outer space with this fun coloring page featuring different spacemen shapes and sizes! From cute and funny creatures to distant planets and moons, this page is sure to spark your child’s imagination and interest!
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Coloring Pages: Color the Ducklings near the Pond
Coloring Pages: Color the Ducklings near the Pond

Color the Ducklings near the Pond Coloring Pages

Coloring pages are a great way to entertain kids and help them learn. Get our collection of worksheets at Kids Academy. Help them explore their imagination with bright colors and tips. Kids will have fun and improve their motor skills. Get more materials at Kids Academy!
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The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet
The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet

The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet

Sing the beloved nursery rhyme "Five Little Monkeys" with your child, and add a finger play for extra fun! After a few times, encourage them to join in and fill the songs with laughter. Also, have fun coloring the worksheet featuring the monkeys and their Mama.
The Five Little Monkeys Nursery Rhyme Worksheet
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Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Drummer
Printable PDF Mazes For Kids: Drummer

Drummer Maze Worksheet

Enjoy! Kids Academy's new maze games are perfect for you and your little learners. Help the dog find the drum at the end of the maze! Once they reach it, you can play music together. Visit Kids Academy's website to find free printable mazes and other worksheets. Have fun!
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Geometry Review Printable Worksheet
Geometry Review Printable Worksheet

Geometry Review Printable

Repetition is key to success; give your child the practice they need with this geometry worksheet.
Geometry Review Printable
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Santa Claus Printable Worksheet
Santa Claus Printable Worksheet

Santa Claus Fashion Worksheet

Santa Claus Fashion Worksheet
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Safety First Worksheet
Safety First Worksheet

Safety First Worksheet

Diagrams can be informative but inference is key. This worksheet contains diagrams of construction worker equipment. Get your little one to use prior knowledge to work out the uses and protection of each part. Then read the sentences and check the correct answer that fills in the blanks!
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6 Parrots Worksheet
6 Parrots Worksheet

6 Parrots Worksheet

Love parrots? Here's a free worksheet to help your children practice counting to six with colorful parrot representations! Kids will adore counting the parrots and checking off groups of six - and it won't even feel like math! Just a fun way to make some new and exciting friends.
6 Parrots Worksheet
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Colors: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Colors: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Colors: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Teach color words to young students to build fluency and confidence. Check knowledge with an assessment worksheet. Have students look at paint samples and circle the correct color word. This assessment helps parents and teachers measure a child’s accuracy when reading color words.
Colors: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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Purple and Orange Coloring Fun Worksheet
Purple and Orange Coloring Fun Worksheet

Purple and Orange Coloring Fun Worksheet

Children should learn to read color words early on. This coloring worksheet helps with that! Kids read the words "purple" and "orange" on each balloon and color them accordingly. It's a great activity for boosting literacy and having fun at the same time! Watch your child gain more reading confidence with this cute clown printable.
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Subtract Tens: Spooky Math Worksheet
Subtract Tens: Spooky Math Worksheet

Subtract Tens: Spooky Math Worksheet

No need to fear solving math equations! Your mathematician will be a hero and help the boy escape the haunted house. Number families, if/then statements, fun graphics and increased understanding are all part of the equation. They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize it's math!
Subtract Tens: Spooky Math Worksheet
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Geometric Shapes for Kids: Let's Learn to Draw Hearts And Stars PDF
Geometric Shapes for Kids: Let's Learn to Draw Hearts And Stars PDF

Let's Learn to Draw Hearts And Stars Printable

Trace and draw hearts and stars, learn their names and use them in your drawings. Start with the firefly and be creative!
Let's Learn to Draw Hearts And Stars Printable
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Recognizing Shape Sides Worksheet
Recognizing Shape Sides Worksheet

Recognizing Shape Sides Worksheet

This exercise will help your child recognize shape sides. Go over the difference between sides and angles first, then have them check the shapes with arrows to show the sides. They'll quickly get the hang of it and find it much easier after completing the colorful worksheet.
Recognizing Shape Sides Worksheet
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Printable Coloring Page: Red Riding Hood
Printable Coloring Page: Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood Coloring Page

Red Riding Hood awaits in the woods, with a butterfly, mushroom, and ladybug around her. Let your child bring the story to life with this magical printable coloring page. Fairytale fun for all!
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Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 32
Adding Up to 5 in the Sea: Page 32
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Following instructions is a crucial skill for children aged 5-6, as it lays the foundation for their overall learning and development. At this age, children begin formal education, where the ability to comprehend and follow directions directly impacts their academic success. When teachers and parents emphasize the importance of following instructions, they help children understand structure and build their self-discipline, which are vital for future learning environments.

Moreover, following instructions fosters independence and enhances critical thinking skills. Children who practice this skill learn to process information effectively, enabling them to analyze the steps required to complete tasks. This ability also translates into better cooperation and interaction with peers, as many group activities rely on the ability to listen and execute collaboratively.

Additionally, reinforcing the significance of following instructions promotes safety. Many aspects of daily life—whether in the classroom or home—require following guidelines for safe behavior, particularly in activities such as cooking or using playground equipment.

Ultimately, when parents and teachers prioritize this skill, they equip children with key tools not only for academic success but also for navigating challenges in daily life, fostering responsible, independent, and capable individuals as they grow.