Following one- and two-step directions worksheets
Aligned with Common Core SL.K.2
Printable kindergarten following directions worksheets: a listen, think, do chart, one-step and two-step listen and mark pages, listen and color, and Simon says cards.
The worksheets
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Listen, Think, Do Chart
Three steps for following directions, plus body directions to try together.
One-Step Directions
Rows of pictures to circle, cross out, underline, color or dot, one direction at a time.
Two-Step Directions
Rows of pictures with two-step directions like "Circle the cat, then cross out the fish."
Listen and Color
Big pictures to color the way the grown-up says, like "Color the sun yellow."
Simon Says Cards
Cut-out Simon says cards with one-step and two-step body directions.
Print the whole packet
One copy of every sheet above, in order. Tap + for more copies (up to 10).
For the parent or teacher
What it is
Following directions means listening to what someone says, holding it in your head and doing it in order. Kindergartners start with one step, like "circle the cat," and build up to two steps, like "circle the cat, then color the sun." It's a big part of listening at school and at home.
What comes next
Concept words.
How to teach it
- Get your child's eyes on you before giving a direction.
- Say each direction one time, then wait. Repeating right away teaches kids they don't need to listen the first time.
- Have your child say the direction back before doing it.
- Start with one step. Move to two steps when one-step directions are easy.
Common mistakes
- Starting before the direction is finished. Practice waiting until you stop talking.
- Doing only the last step. Count the steps on your fingers together.
- Doing the steps out of order. Listen for "first" and "then."