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Practice, Play, and Prepare for First Grade

Trucks and subways, cars and country roads—this week, we're hitting the road, exploring the world of transportation. With this collection of learning activities, you can practice, play, and prepare for first grade.

2D and 3D Shape Sort: Car

Game

2D and 3D Shape Sort: Car

On the road again! Kids identify 2D and 3D shapes in this sorting game.

1st grade

Math

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Game

Color the Pattern

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Color the Pattern

Can your child recognize the pattern of the words? This basic pattern recognition worksheet features simple words combined with a fun coloring exercise.

1st grade

Math

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Worksheet

Build a Better Vehicle 1

Worksheet

Build a Better Vehicle 1

In this coloring worksheet, children look at an incomplete illustration of a vehicle, then answer questions about it.

kindergarten

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Worksheet

All About Transportation: Air, Water, or Land?

Worksheet

All About Transportation: Air, Water, or Land?

There are so many ways to get around these days, whether by air, water, or land. Can your child give each vehicle the correct classification?

1st grade

Social studies

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Transportation Match Up

Worksheet

Transportation Match Up

There are many different modes of transportation. Some travel on land, some on air, and others on water! Can you tell the difference?

kindergarten

Math

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Worksheet

Air Vehicles

Worksheet

Air Vehicles

Sort out your vehicles with this transportation review. Which of these vehicles can fly in the sky?

kindergarten

Math

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Build a Tunnel

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Build a Tunnel

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

1st grade

Science

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Rocket Like Mae Jemison

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Rocket Like Mae Jemison

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

preschool

Reading & Writing

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All About Mae Jemison Reader

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All About Mae Jemison Reader

Use this illustrated reader to help kids learn about Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to enter space.

kindergarten

Reading & Writing

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Opinion Writing: Modes of Transportation

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Opinion Writing: Modes of Transportation

Children practice forming and writing an opinion in this simple opinion-writing worksheet.

1st grade

Reading & Writing

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Fun with Transportation

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Fun with Transportation

Have fun with transportation with this worksheet featuring a sailboat, a train, a plane and more!

2nd grade

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Design Challenge: Building a Bridge

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Design Challenge: Building a Bridge

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

preschool

Science

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