Basic Skills

Kindergarten is an exciting time for children and parents alike, but it can also be a
big adjustment for the whole family. You and your child will face new schedules, new
experiences, and new expectations in the coming year, but just remember—you’re in this
journey together!

Some children may adjust easily, while others may have a more difficult time. You can
help your child have an easier transition by showing interest in what he or she is learning
and doing. Ask questions about what your child did each day, encouraging as much
dialogue as possible. Be sure to address any concerns your child might have, even if it’s
something as simple as not being able to find the bathroom! Finally, communicate with
both your child and your child’s teacher so that you can be aware of areas in which your
child may need extra attention.

As you work through this book, encourage your child to complete as much of each activity
as possible and offer guidance as needed. This will give your child the confidence he or
she needs to succeed in kindergarten and beyond!

This Basic Skills section will cover important skills your child needs to know, including:
• Identifying colors
• Classifying
• Matching
• Identifying opposites
• Following directions
• Critical thinking
• Early writing practice

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A Blooming Success! Colors C

Color the flower blossoms. S

Use the number key to help you.
1 = pink 2 = blue 3 = purple

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Color Words Colors

Say the color names. Color the pictures.

red orange yellow

green blue purple

black brown

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What a Great Day! Colors M

Read the color words. Color the spaces to match. T

blue
blue
blue blue

yellow
blue
yellow
blue

blue red
blue blue
yellow
blue

red green
green
red

green green
red
green
green
red
brown
red blue
red blue

blue red blue

blue
red blue brown
red blue
green
green
green
green

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More Color Words Colors

Trace the words. Say the color names. Color the crayons.

red
blue
yellow
green
orange
purple
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A Bunch of Butterflies Same & Different A

Color the butterfly that is different. F

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A Bunch of Beetles Same & Different

Find the 3 beetles that match. Color them.

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Discovering Differences Same & Different M

Circle the animal that is different in each column. S

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Missing Parts Same & Different

Some of these elephants are missing body parts! Look at elephant A

to see what’s missing on the others. Name the missing body parts and
draw them on the animals.

A B

C D

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What’s Different? Same & Different S

Can you find and circle ten ways the bottom picture is different? D

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