{"title":"Preschool Critical Thinking Worksheets","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"silhouette-shape-matching-game-a3289","title":"Silhouette Shape Matching Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-7  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Made-by-Joel-Shape-Match.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette Shape Matching Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: madebyjoel.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching games are a great way to improve memory, teach the concepts of grouping and sorting, strengthen problem solving skills, and teach critical thinking. Joel Henriques, artist and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/match-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade By Joel\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this silhouette shape matching game printable that your students are sure to love! It has spectacular graphics (be sure to pull out the crayons and markers because your students will certainly be asking to color in these quirky characters!) and the silhouettes provide a unique matching challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeave it on your students' desks as a surprise morning warm-up, keep a stack at the writing center for individual fun, or build it into a lesson on shapes, making observations, or creative writing (e.g. have your students pretend that the characters have \"lost their shadows\", inviting them to describe how they lost it and their adventures in trying to get it back). 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The best part is, because the printables are not tied to a specific holiday, you won't have to rush to use them before Christmas break. You have all winter to incorporate these little gems into your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a look at a few of our favorite worksheets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Counting-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"winter counting preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCounting Practice.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to count and recognize numbers are important building blocks to future math success. What we like about this worksheet is that, like word problems that offer more information than necessary and have to be analyzed for \u003cem\u003erelevant\u003c\/em\u003e information, students are given a grouping of objects out of which they have to select the correct number. In some problems they select all of the objects, and in others they must select only a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Different-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"find the winter object that is different preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifferent.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreschool is a great time to develop differentiation skills - big\/little, tall\/short, same\/different, etc. This worksheet has preschoolers look at a group of objects and find which one doesn't belong. Because each grouping contains the same \u003cem\u003etype\u003c\/em\u003e of object, students must observe individual object details (i.e. color, style, etc.) in order to find which one is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Same-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"chose the winter object that is the same preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSame.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpposite to the concept above, with this worksheet, students will practice finding objects that are the same. Instead of starting with a group of items, students are given one object then are charged with the task choosing its match from the selection of objects beside it. Once again, the objects are the same type, so students must observe item details to make the match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your preschoolers my only be able to recognize letters and not the words as a whole, this handwriting worksheet offers great fine motor practice and exposure to both new vocabulary words and the concept of word formation (e.g. words are just letters strung together). Additionally, students will begin to differentiate between drawing and writing, as writing uses purposeful strokes and directional movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Handwriting-Practice.jpg\" alt=\"winter handwriting preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Picture-Matching.jpg\" alt=\"match winter objects preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: All Kids Network\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis worksheet offers another way to help students distinguish like objects from a group. It's also a great way to introduce the importance of order in problem solving - for example invite students to use the following process when completing the worksheet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin with the object at the top of the first column. Observe the object details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen, starting at the top of the second column, use your finger to scroll down the page, stopping at each object and comparing it to the one in the first column before moving to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a match is found, draw a line between the two items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue with the second object in the first column. Observe the details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce again, starting at the top of the second column, look at each item in turn to find the match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving an ordered approach, even in the simple exercises, will strengthen their problem solving skills now and in the future!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you enjoy these winter selections from All Kids Network! Be sure to visit their site for the download and for a heap of other great early childhood printables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100484121,"sku":"A3328","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Snowman-Clip-Art.jpg?v=1522781673"},{"product_id":"all-kinds-of-weather-matching-worksheet-a3351","title":"All Kinds of Weather Matching Worksheet","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-748 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/weathermatch.jpg\" alt=\"preschool weather matching printable worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.tlsbooks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your preschoolers to develop their critical thinking skills with this weather-themed worksheet from \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tlsbooks.com\/preschoolthinkingskills.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTLS Books\u003c\/a\u003e - a fantastic site for free printables! Featuring black and white graphics {that just beg for you to get out the art box and add a bit of color!}, students must decide which weather condition the child(ren) in the picture are suited for. In some cases, the clothing choices are important (i.e. the raincoat and umbrella signify rain, etc.), while in other cases, your preschoolers must take into account the activity in which the figure is engaged (i.e. flying a kite signifies wind). This exercise offers your students a chance to explore relationship-building, hone observation skills, and strengthen problem solving skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet \u0026amp; Activity Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students use the images to begin a weather chart - paste a weather image in the header of each column, attach the appropriate\/matching picture in the column underneath, then find and paste pictures from old magazines, etc. that are relevant to each type of weather condition (i.e. an ice skater would be placed under \"Snowy\", a surfer would be glued under the heading \"Sunny\", etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter completing the exercise, use the images as journal prompts each day (i.e. Have your students glue the sun clip art image to the top of their paper and write or dictate, \"When it's sunny, I like to __________.\" or \"When it's sunny, I wear __________.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor further practice, cut the images apart, glue them to blank index cards, and use them to play a simple memory game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the download, be sure to visit TLS Books! And, while you're there, don't forget to peruse the awesome selection of free printables they offer!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105792537,"sku":"A3351","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/weathermatch.jpg?v=1522781705"},{"product_id":"jungle-animal-silhouette-matching-a3562","title":"Jungle Animal Silhouette Matching","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2400\" title=\"Thumbnail Shadow Matching[13]\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thumbnail-Shadow-Matching13.jpg\" alt=\"Problem Solving Matching Game Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschool2prek.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just recently stumbled across \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/preschool2prek.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/jungle-animal-cards.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMeasured in Moments\u003c\/a\u003e and thought this animal themed matching activity Sandra created would be a great compliment to your summer activities... perhaps as a supplement to a zoo unit or field trip! Great for improving memory, strengthening problem solving skills, and teaching critical thinking, we know your kiddos will love the quirky clip art and will have fun working to create the correct matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA few suggestions...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the cards to play a game - i.e. Concentration, Go Fish!, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd in a lesson on patterning, using the cards to create various combinations - i.e. AB, ABC, AABB, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cards in a paper bag, mix them up and invite each student to select one. On your count, invite you students to find their classmate who holds the match to their card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a file folder game, securing one set of cards to the folder and inviting students to take turns matching the second set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this adorable download, be sure to visit Measured in Moments!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152355865,"sku":"A3562","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thumbnail-Shadow-Matching13.jpg?v=1522781980"},{"product_id":"summer-olympics-multi-skill-printables-from-3-dinosaurs-a3564","title":"Summer Olympics - Multi-Skill Printables from 3 Dinosaurs!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2410 \" title=\"olympics-title\" alt=\"Summer Olympics Multi-Skill Preschool Printables\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/olympics-title.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassie Osborne, creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/3dinosaurs.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/free-summer-olympics-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e3 Dinosaurs\u003c\/a\u003e, is at it again with her fabulous {FREE!} Summer Olympics Pack! With \u003cem\u003eover 100 pages\u003c\/em\u003e of printable fun, we know this will make a nice compliment to your study of the Olympic Games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for ages 2 to 7, Cassie created the worksheets to go along with Brad Herzog and Doug Bowles' \u003cem\u003e\"G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet\"\u003c\/em\u003e - a great introduction to the various sports, traditions, and history of the Olympic Games. Divided into tot and preschool sections, concepts for review include everything from pre-writing practice and size sorting to patterning and counting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe know it had to take quite a bit of work to put this pack together! Thank you, Cassie, for graciously sharing your hard work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're certain that your kiddos will love working on these exercises as they learn more about the Games and get excited to see them firsthand, so be sure to visit 3 Dinosaurs for the free download!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152716313,"sku":"A3564","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/olympics-title.jpg?v=1522781983"},{"product_id":"presidents-day-what-comes-next-printable-activity-a4473","title":"Presidents' Day “What Comes Next?” Printable Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Patriotic Patterning Printable\" alt=\"Patriotic Patterning Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Presidents-Day-Picture-Pattern-Worksheets.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great activity to include in your Presidents' Day lessons, students are invited to use their critical thinking and patterning skills to determine which image comes next in the picture pattern sequence. Filled with cute and colorful patriotic images, these worksheets - three in all with nine total patterns\/sequences - were originally designed for Presidents' Day, but are perfect for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e patriotic holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734197477401,"sku":"A4473","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Presidents-Day-Picture-Pattern-Worksheets.jpg?v=1522782253"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/weathermatch.jpg?v=1530028023","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/preschool-critical-thinking-worksheets\/skill-letter-recognition.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}