Sink or float
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Sink or float - Toy box" 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 sink or float can use it as a short review.
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Preschool sink or float worksheet: Sink or float, toy box. Cut out six pictures and paste each one in the right box. Answer key included. Part of our sink or float collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Ask the child to guess sink or float before answering. If you can, test a few of the same things in a tub of water afterward.
What students will practice
- Students will predict whether everyday things sink or float.
- Students will sort pictures of things that sink and things that float.
- Students will tell if something in a picture is floating or has sunk.
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FAQ
How do I use this sink or float worksheet?
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Ask the child to guess sink or float before answering. If you can, test a few of the same things in a tub of water afterward.
What does this worksheet teach?
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"Sink or float" (toy box) is a cut and paste sort: the child cuts out six labeled pictures and pastes each one into the drawn in water box or the sink box. Each toy is drawn in water. The float pictures are a rubber duck, a plastic boat and a ping-pong ball, and the sink pictures are a toy car, a marble and a metal key. It practices predicting and sorting what sinks and what floats. An answer key is included.
Can I use this sink or float worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool push, pull and float, 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 sink or float. 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 sink or float worksheets are there?
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14 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 sink or float 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 sink or float 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.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | Preschool |
| Subject | Science |
| Topic | Push, Pull and Float |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Answer key | Included |
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