Free Worksheets & Printables for 5-Year-Olds

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Food Picture Sorting: Apple and Donut

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Sort Winter and Summer

Sort eight pictures into winter and summer. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Food Picture Sorting: Watermelon and Wrapped candy

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Sort Sweet Treats and Savory Foods

Sort eight pictures into sweet treats and savory foods. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Food Picture Sorting: Tomato and Chocolates

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Food Picture Sorting: Watermelon and Sandwich cookie

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Sort Winter and Summer

Sort eight pictures into winter and summer. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Sort Fruits and Toys

Sort eight pictures into fruits and toys. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Food Picture Sorting: Blueberries and Cake roll

Sort eight pictures into fruits and vegetables and sweet treats. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Sort Animals and Vehicles

Sort eight pictures into animals and vehicles. Connect each picture to one box and explain its group.

Circle Counting and Drawing Worksheet

First count the rabbits and circle the total. Then draw 5 circles and 1 circles in the two remaining answer areas.

Animal Counting Number Choice Worksheet

Count cats, rabbits, pandas in 3 separate pictured groups. Circle the number that matches each group.

Next Number to Ten Worksheet

The 4 prompts start with 1, 3, 2, 4. Read each given number and circle the whole number that comes immediately after it.

Next Number to 10 Worksheet

The 4 prompts start with 1, 8, 6, 4. Read each given number and circle the whole number that comes immediately after it.

Count and Draw Circles Worksheet

First count the lions and circle the total. Then draw 7 circles and 10 circles in the two remaining answer areas.

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