Earth Science: Recycling
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Earth Science: Recycling" is written for Preschool (Ages 3-5). That standard sits in the kindergarten band, so treat this worksheet as an early introduction rather than standards practice for this grade. 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 recycling can use it as a short review.
Preschool science worksheet: Recycling. We can recycle bottles, cans and boxes to help the Earth. Circle the things we can recycle. Part of our recycling environment collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with something students can look at or think about: a photo, a short video, a jar on the windowsill, or a question like "what do you already know about recycling?" Then let them work through it side by side with you, since most Pre-K students are still building the fine motor control and attention span for independent seatwork, keeping a word bank or anchor chart in view so the vocabulary stays available. When you review, ask students how they knew, and let them point to the part of the diagram or reading that told them. These recycling worksheets work well as a lead in before an investigation, as a way to capture what students noticed afterward, or as review before an assessment.
What students will practice
- Students will observe and describe recycling using accurate science vocabulary.
- Students will gather evidence about recycling from pictures, real objects, and things they notice.
- Students will use what they learn about recycling to explain what they see and answer questions about the world around them.
Curriculum Links
Next Generation Science Standards
Science · Preschool
That standard sits in the kindergarten band, so treat this worksheet as an early introduction rather than standards practice for this grade.
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FAQ
How do I use this recycling worksheet?
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Start with something students can look at or think about: a photo, a short video, a jar on the windowsill, or a question like "what do you already know about recycling?" Then let them work through it side by side with you, since most Pre-K students are still building the fine motor control and attention span for independent seatwork, keeping a word bank or anchor chart in view so the vocabulary stays available. When you review, ask students how they knew, and let them point to the part of the diagram or reading that told them. These recycling worksheets work well as a lead in before an investigation, as a way to capture what students noticed afterward, or as review before an assessment.
What does this worksheet teach?
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These recycling worksheets for Pre-K give students a clear, visual way to work through one of the big ideas in the environment. Students label diagrams, sort and classify examples, read short explanations, and answer questions that ask them to say why, not just what. Each page keeps the science vocabulary front and center so students leave with the words they need to talk about recycling accurately. Working through recycling on paper gives Pre-K students something concrete to hold onto before, during, or after the hands on part of a lesson.
Can I use this recycling worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for Preschool the environment, 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 recycling. 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 recycling worksheets are there?
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1 printable worksheet, 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 recycling 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 recycling 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 | The Environment |
| Standard | K-ESS3-3 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Answer key | Included |
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