Follow the circles

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"Follow the circles" 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 follow the shapes can use it as a short review.

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Follow the circles
Follow the circles

Follow the circles: Start at the circle in the top left corner. Draw a line from circle to circle, moving up, down, left or right, until you reach the. Part of our follow the shapes shapes collection.

How do I use this worksheet?

Say 'find the next circle' and trace with a finger before using a pencil. Watch for corner-to-corner jumps.

What students will practice

  • Students will find one kind of shape in a grid.
  • Students will draw a path from shape to shape.
  • Students will move up, down, left or right.


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FAQ

How do I use this follow the shapes worksheet?

Say 'find the next circle' and trace with a finger before using a pencil. Watch for corner-to-corner jumps.

What does this worksheet teach?

A grid of mixed shapes hides a path made of one kind. Children start in the top left corner and draw a line from shape to shape to reach the bottom right.

Can I use this follow the shapes worksheet for homeschool or classroom?

Yes, both. We made it for Preschool shapes, 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 follow the shapes. 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 follow the shapes worksheets are there?

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 follow the shapes worksheets for?

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 follow the shapes worksheets?

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 follow the shapes worksheets for homeschool?

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

GradePreschool
SubjectMath
TopicShapes
Pages1 page
DifficultyMedium

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