Grades K–1
Color by Shape: Apple
Kindergarten shape practice: color every circle, triangle and square to match the key and find the picture.
Classroom activity · Educational coloring pages
Color by Part of Speech: House
Six parts of speech, including prepositions like under and beside. Sort every word by color to build a house.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Practicing a skill through coloring, Following a key, Fine motor control
What kids do
“Read the word in each square. Is it a noun, verb, adjective, pronoun, adverb or preposition? Color it to match the key.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Tip: color lightly with crayons or colored pencils. What picture did you make?
Words on this sheet
Color keyrarelykindlyneatlybridgerocketsadlycalmlybravelyfarmerislandwindowcastlebuttonboldlyoftencandleplanetlampmittenforestbasketpillowshout
Teacher tip
Review prepositions with a quick demo: a pencil on, under and beside a book.
How to use it
- Set out the colors from the key at each table.
- Use it as a calm-down activity after a busy part of the day.
- Let kids work with a partner so they talk through their thinking.
Watch for
Picture surprises spoiled by a neighbor. Keep finished pages face down.
Talk about it
- What picture did you find?
- What strategy did you use?
Take it further
Display finished pictures in the hallway.
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