Empower your child with essential life skills using our "Following Directions Worksheets for Ages 6-9." These engaging worksheets are designed to bolster attentiveness and improve listening abilities. With a variety of fun exercises, your child will learn to follow verbal and written instructions accurately. Our printable worksheets cater to different learning styles, ensuring an effective and enjoyable learning experience. Perfect for both classroom and home education, these resources help children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Foster independence and confidence in your child with these thoughtfully crafted activities from Kids Academy. Help them succeed in school and beyond!


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Flat and curved surfaces worksheet
Flat and curved surfaces worksheet

Golf Maze: Curved and Flat Surfaces Worksheet

Give your child a fun and educational challenge with this geometry maze! Your child will navigate 3D shapes to find objects with flat and curved surfaces, while learning important math concepts.
Golf Maze: Curved and Flat Surfaces Worksheet
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Let's Go to the Library! Worksheet
Let's Go to the Library! Worksheet

Let's Go to the Library! Worksheet

How often does your child visit the library? If they're a frequent visitor, they'll breeze through this worksheet. It requires them to look at pictures that depict activities done in the library and activities not allowed. Ask them to circle the correct picture. It's a fun way to reinforce library knowledge.
Let's Go to the Library! Worksheet
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Rapunzel Addition Maze
Rapunzel Addition Maze

Rapunzel Addition Maze Worksheet

Motivate your child to practice math with a fun and meaningful Rapunzel addition maze! They'll learn single and double digit addition, problem solving, and gain confidence as they complete the maze and help the prince reach Rapunzel. They'll feel proud of their accomplishment when they finish!
Rapunzel Addition Maze Worksheet
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Adding up to 100: Page 30
Adding up to 100: Page 30

Adding up to 100: Page 30

Adding up to 100: Page 30
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Following directions is a crucial skill for children aged 6-9 as it lays the foundation for their academic and social development. Parents and teachers should prioritize teaching and reinforcing this skill for several reasons. Firstly, understanding and adhering to directions enhance children's ability to perform well in school. Tasks such as completing assignments accurately, participating in classroom activities, and obeying school rules all require the capacity to follow instructions effectively.

Secondly, this skill is critical in fostering safety. Clear instruction-following mitigates risks in various environments, whether crossing the street with adult guidance or using tools and equipment during activities under supervision.

Lastly, social interactions are significantly improved when children can follow directions. It aids in the development of listening skills, which in turn helps them become better communicators and build stronger relationships with peers and adults. It also teaches respect for authority – a fundamental aspect in a structured learning environment and in broader society.

There are numerous engaging, age-appropriate methods to hone this skill such as games, interactive activities, and positive reinforcement. Conclusively, investing time and energy into teaching young children how to follow directions is impactful, rewarding, and enhances their holistic growth.