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PSPKK123 March 29, 2014  •  18 Comments

Free Zoo Worksheets for Preschool and Kindergarten

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Have you seen my letter-themed math?  Sometimes I put together a variety of ideas focused on a particular letter, like ten math ideas for the letter T.    Other times I focus my collection around a single theme, like Letter M’s Monster Math or Letter L’s Ladybug Math.

I’m taking my boys (ages 3 and 5) on an alphabet exploration, and we’re on letter Z (no, we’re not done with the alphabet – find out why here).  This week I decided to do something I do only rarely… create a worksheet pack.

So here you are… 15 free zoo worksheets for preschool and kindergarten!

zoo math activity sheets for prek and k - the measured mom

(This post contains affiliate links.)

Today I’m sharing a pack of worksheets. NOT because I think worksheets are the best way to teach kids.  NOT because I’m recommending that you do stacks of worksheets with your kids.  Not because my older boys (ages 3 and 5) do a lot of worksheets. They do hardly any, in fact.

You can read more about my view on worksheets here: Are Worksheets Good or Bad?

I created these because  I knew my boys would appreciate a change of pace.  I placed the worksheets on the kitchen table and let them choose which pages to do. I sat there beside them to coach and assist as needed.

Okay. Disclaimer aside.  Here are the worksheets! 

 level 1 zoo worksheets - the measured mom

 These level one worksheets were created for young preschoolers. My Three (3 years, 8 months)  completed them without any trouble.  They’re probably more suited to a younger three-year-old.

The covered skills are:

  • counting sets up to 5
  • matching shapes to their shadows
  • circling which is largest
  • completing very simple (ABAB) patterns
  • distinguishing shapes

 level 2 zoo worksheets - the measured mom

 These level two worksheets are good for older preschoolers. My Three was able to complete some of the pack, and my Five did a few as well (without any trouble).

The covered skills are:

  • matching shapes to shadows
  • basic addition
  • counting objects up to 12
  • completing more complex patterns
  • choosing which object doesn’t belong

level 3 zoo worksheets - the measured mom

My Five (5 years, 4 months) is not yet in kindergarten, but he was able to do these with a little help. I think they’d work well for advanced preschoolers and children in kindergarten.

The covered skills are:

  • reading a simple graph
  • basic addition
  • introduction to subtraction
  • simple logic puzzles
  • finding missing numbers up to 100

Print in grayscale if you desire.

My worksheet packs:

  • Handwriting Worksheets
  • Transportation Worksheets for Preschool
  • Same and Different Worksheets for Preschool and Kindergarten

Some of my many alternatives to worksheets:

  • Math activities with toy animals
  • Math activities with toy vehicles
  • Water math and science activities for kids ages 3-6
  • Alphabet sensory bin
  • Letter Hunt and Match
  • Dump Truck Counting Mat
  • Monster Count & Clip Cards
  • Kite File Folder Game

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18 Comments

  1. Lois Tschaepe

    March 29, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    I’m going to be doing “Gammy” school with my triplet grandsons this Summer (they’re request). Definitely going to include these Level 3 math sheets!

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    • Anna Geiger

      April 2, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Enjoy, Lois!

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  2. Talia

    March 30, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    These are really great worksheets. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      April 2, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      You’re welcome, Talia!

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  3. Cassie @ 3Dinosaurs.com

    April 2, 2014 at 4:03 am

    Oh these are lots of fun!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      April 2, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks, Cassie!

      Reply to this comment
  4. Lauren at Mama's Learning Corner

    April 6, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    I have found with my own 4 kiddos that some really love and respond well to worksheets and some absolutely despise them. I think worksheets can be a wonderful supplement in moderation. They are like the carbohydrates of the learning diet – you don’t want too many of them. 🙂

    Love the theme and these are super cute! My girls will enjoy them. Thanks for sharing them. 🙂

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      April 18, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      Love your carbohydrate analogy, Lauren! I may have to use that one… can extend it a bit more and say that we need “complex” carbohydrates and not the simple ones 🙂

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  5. Michelle

    April 8, 2014 at 7:45 am

    My kids are going to love this – we are doing a zoo day tomorrow!! Thank you – Thank you!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      April 18, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      You’re welcome, Michelle!

      Reply to this comment
  6. NOVIE

    May 15, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH, THIS WILL HELP MY STUDENTS ENJOY THE TOPIC

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      May 28, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      You’re welcome, Novie!

      Reply to this comment
  7. Daniela

    March 23, 2018 at 4:52 am

    Thanks so much for these!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna G

      March 23, 2018 at 7:22 am

      You’re very welcome, Daniela!

      Reply to this comment

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