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Free 1st Grade Push and pull Worksheets

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These Grade 1 worksheets introduce children ages 6-7 to the concept of forces, focusing on pushing and pulling as the two basic ways we make objects move, stop, or change direction. Students explore how the strength and direction of a force affects the motion of an object. A foundational physical science topic that connects directly to playground play and everyday movement. Part of our forces and machines worksheets collection.

What You'll Learn

  • Identify pushes and pulls in everyday physical actions
  • Explain how a push or pull changes an object's speed, direction, or shape
  • Predict how changing the strength of a force changes an object's motion

FAQ

What does push and pull teach first graders?

First graders learn that forces are pushes and pulls that can change the way objects move: making them start, stop, speed up, slow down, or change direction. They explore how applying a stronger force produces a bigger change in motion and how the direction of the force matters.

When do first graders learn about push and pull?

Push and pull is typically introduced in Grade 1 during a physical science unit on forces and motion. Teachers use playground equipment, toy cars, and ramps to give students direct, physical experience with the effect of forces before introducing the vocabulary and worksheets.

How can I use these worksheets at home?

On a walk or at the playground, point out examples of pushing and pulling: opening a door, pulling a wagon, kicking a ball. Ask your child whether each action is a push or a pull and what it does to the object's motion. Complete the worksheet to reinforce the vocabulary and concepts.

Grade
1st Grade
Ages
Ages 6-7
Subject
Science
Format
Printable PDF

Comments

3

Jamie T.

1st Grade Teacher

Apr 2026

Thanks for creating this! I'll be using it the moment it's available.

David L.

2nd Grade Teacher

May 2026

Looking forward to this! All the other ClassWeekly worksheets are excellent so I know this will be too.

Rachel H.

Homeschool parent

Apr 2026

We've been waiting for this topic. Signed up just to get notified when it's ready.

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