Circle the smaller one
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Circle the smaller one" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). Children who are new to this can work with a grown-up beside them, and the instructions are meant to be read aloud. Older children who need more practice with comparing size can use it as a short review.


Circle the smaller one: Circle the smaller picture in each row. We compare sizes by looking at both. Part of our comparing size measurement collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use real objects, such as blocks or cups, to show big and small first. Have children say 'this one is bigger than that one'.
What students will practice
- Students will tell bigger from smaller.
- Students will find pictures the same size.
- Students will order pictures from small to big.
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FAQ
How do I use this comparing size worksheet?
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Use real objects, such as blocks or cups, to show big and small first. Have children say 'this one is bigger than that one'.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Pages ask children to circle the bigger or smaller picture, find two the same size, or number pictures in order. It introduces size words.
Can I use this comparing size worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool measurement, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with comparing size. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool comparing size worksheets are there?
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4 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are comparing size worksheets for?
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These are written for preschool children, roughly ages 3-5. Start with the first few pages, use the free preview to judge the fit, and come back to harder ones as your child gets steadier.
Does my child need to know how to write for these comparing size worksheets?
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No. Most pages ask children to circle, trace, match, color, or cut and paste, and a few ask for a single number. A grown-up can read the instructions aloud, so children do not need to read yet.
Can I use these comparing size worksheets for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Math |
| Topic | Measurement |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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