Free Worksheets & Printables for 5-Year-Olds

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Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Stool and mouse

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are stool, mouse, blimp, apple, shark.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Peach and plate

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are peach, plate, shark, ruler, stamp.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Daisy and snail

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are daisy, snail, blimp, scarf, globe.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Koala and daisy

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are koala, daisy, house, apple, mouse.

Cultures and Traditions Preschool Worksheet

Culture and tradition can be hard to explain when a child is still learning what those words mean. This preschool worksheet gives you a printed prompt for naming, noticing, and talking together.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Panda and shark

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are panda, shark, apple, lemon, house.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Apple and house

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are apple, house, spoon, shark, earth.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Shark and apple

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are shark, apple, tiger, spoon, lemon.

Five-Letter Picture Spelling: Panda and shark

Spell five pictured words using the letter grids, then write their names. The target words are panda, shark, apple, lemon, house.

Picture Connections: Teapot and teacup

Choose one related picture for each of four prompts. Compare the choices, explain a shared use or group, and check the matching circle.

Picture Connections: Orange flower and purple flowers

Choose one related picture for each of four prompts. Compare the choices, explain a shared use or group, and check the matching circle.

Picture Connections: Hammer and screwdriver

Choose one related picture for each of four prompts. Compare the choices, explain a shared use or group, and check the matching circle.

Picture Connections: Hammer and screwdriver

Choose one related picture for each of four prompts. Compare the choices, explain a shared use or group, and check the matching circle.

Picture Connections: Wooden chair and dining table

Choose one related picture for each of four prompts. Compare the choices, explain a shared use or group, and check the matching circle.

Picture Connections: Monitor and laptop

Choose one related picture for each of four prompts. Compare the choices, explain a shared use or group, and check the matching circle.

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