Introduce your child to the important skill of following instructions with our engaging worksheets designed for ages 5-9. Our worksheets provide a fun and interactive way for kids to learn crucial listening and understanding skills that are essential in everyday life and academic success. Each worksheet features fun activities such as coloring, matching, and drawing that are specifically designed to hold a child's interest while teaching them to listen and execute directions carefully. By practicing with these worksheets, children will enhance their ability to follow directions and boost their confidence in completing tasks independently. Explore our wide range of customized learning options today!


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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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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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US national Flag Day worksheet
US national Flag Day worksheet

US National Flag Day Worksheet

Flag Day commemorates our nation's most iconic symbol: the American flag! This worksheet explains all the details, from the stars to the stripes, and helps kids understand the symbolism and importance of the flag. Even though it's not a federal holiday, it's still worth celebrating!
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Easter Arrays Worksheet
Easter Arrays Worksheet

Easter Arrays Worksheet

Does your child love Easter? Do they adore the Easter bunny and egg hunts? Help them have fun with this worksheet! Go through it with them and check the equations for each array. Then, have them circle the correct sum. It's a great way to make the holiday extra exciting!
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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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Free Mayflower Worksheet PDF
Free Mayflower Worksheet PDF

Free Mayflower Worksheet

Improve your child's knowledge of American history with this fun Mayflower worksheet! Have them read through and determine if each statement is true or false regarding the journey of the Mayflower. Download the free PDF and get started!
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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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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!
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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.
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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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Robot Shapes Worksheet
Robot Shapes Worksheet

Robot Shapes Worksheet

Help your preschooler get started with math skills while having fun with this shape tracing worksheet featuring a cute robot! Ask them to study the first image, trace the dotted lines to draw the shapes in the second, and color the third. With this activity, they'll learn shapes while enjoying the funny robot pictures!
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Plants and seeds worksheet
Plants and seeds worksheet

Nature Planting Seeds Worksheet

Help your child explore the fascinating cycle of plants and seeds with this worksheet. They'll learn how plants grow and how seeds travel to the ground. Challenge them to identify the right way each seed gets planted!
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Shapes and Colors Worksheet
Shapes and Colors Worksheet

Shapes and Colors Worksheet

This worksheet is a fun way to teach toddlers shapes and colors! It has them match buttons on adorable racoon characters. Encourage your child to note the shape and color of the buttons then sort through and circle the matches. This helps build important attention to detail skills!
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Which Is It? Worksheet
Which Is It? Worksheet

Which Is It? Worksheet

This colorful worksheet helps young readers identify elements of fact and fiction using fun picture clues. They can check off characters who exist in realistic fiction stories, which makes learning the difference between the two genres fun and engaging.
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Skip Counting by 10 Through Our Community Worksheet
Skip Counting by 10 Through Our Community Worksheet

Skip Counting by 10 Through Our Community Worksheet

Our kids need to 'make a ten' and skip count by tens to boost their speed and accuracy in math. This cool, free worksheet takes them on a journey through their local community to practice counting by tens. They'll work on social studies and fine motor skills while having fun with the maze they get to count by tens in!
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Playground Sorting Worksheet
Playground Sorting Worksheet

Playground Worksheet

Head to the park with this playground worksheet! It strengthens sorting and cognitive skills while encouraging problem solving. Plus, it's fun-filled and engaging! When finished, head out to the park to see what items your child finds in the playground!
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Help the Bee Find 16 Flowers Worksheet
Help the Bee Find 16 Flowers Worksheet

Help the Bee Find 16 Flowers Worksheet

Ask your students to count as high as they can. Show them that different numbers can equal the same figure with examples like 2+2=4 and 3+1=4. Ask for more examples, then help the bees find 16 flowers by checking the ways of making 16.
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Christmas Tree Coloring Page
Christmas Tree Coloring Page

Christmas: Christmas Tree Printable

Help Santa get ready for Christmas! Let your child use their creativity to decorate his tree with this festive coloring page. Talk about Christmas-themed colors and encourage them to draw a fireplace, elves, or reindeer. Have your child decorate their room or give the coloring page to someone with a gift or card. There are plenty of ways to help your child spread the joy of the season with this fun activity!
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Circle Laser Cutting Worksheet
Circle Laser Cutting Worksheet

Circle Laser Cutting Worksheet

Encourage your kids to learn geometry! Remind them that when shapes are cut into two equal parts, they are called halves. Have them look at the circles in the worksheet, and trace the lines that cut the circles in half. Geometry is an essential part of education, and although it may not be exciting, it's a valuable skill to have.
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School Rules Worksheet PDF
School Rules Worksheet PDF

School Rules Worksheet

Help your child succeed in school with this vibrant school rules worksheet! Have them observe the pictures to identify which kids follow the rules. Talk to them about the rules and procedures that their school has in place to reinforce their learning.
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Missing Number: Monster Math Worksheet
Missing Number: Monster Math Worksheet

Missing Number: Monster Math Worksheet

Engage your child in monster math fun with a worksheet! They'll need to use their counting, addition and subtraction skills to solve equations on both sides. On the left side, they must complete an addition problem and on the right, the equation is in subtraction form. Assist them in selecting the right number out of the given options to make both equations true.
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Following instructions is a crucial skill for children aged 5-9, as it lays the foundation for successful learning, social interaction, and emotional development. For parents and teachers, instilling this skill is vital because it promotes a structured and predictable environment, which young children need to thrive.

First, the ability to follow instructions enhances academic success. In a classroom setting, students must listen to and follow directions to complete tasks and understand lessons. This ability helps them stay organized, focus on their work, and develop self-discipline. Without the skill to follow instructions, students might struggle to keep up with their peers, leading to frustrations and a lack of interest in learning.

Second, following instructions is essential for safety. Children who can adhere to guidelines and warnings are less likely to engage in dangerous behaviors, whether in school, at home, or on the playground.

Third, this skill fosters better social interactions. Children who listen and respond appropriately to others' directions are more likely to form positive relationships with peers and teachers. It teaches respect, cooperation, and empathy, which are foundational elements for social development.

Finally, developing this skill boosts a child's confidence and independence. Successfully following instructions provides a sense of accomplishment, reinforcing that they can manage tasks on their own. This empowerment is critical for their overall growth and development.

Hence, parents and teachers should place significant emphasis on teaching and practicing this skill during ages 5-9.