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 The Ultimate Wa o
and Learning conY,.td Build Skills
I ence!

Dear Parent.
Mastering any kind of learning, whether it's math or language, takes practice.
And the more regular the practice, the more quickly a child usually progresses.
This Skill Builder workbook covers a range of topics normally presented during
the school year. The activities emphasize the key building blocks for
academic success.
Is this book appropriate for my child?
If you work with your child at home and regularly speak with his or her teacher. you're
aware of strengths and weaknesses in various learning areas and probably have a
good idea of exactly where your child needs help. The skill notes at the bottom of
each page will help you locate pages that provide practice on particular topics.

How can this book help my child?

It can provide more practice on skills already introduced in school, and it can be
used to review material necessary for mastery of the subject. If the book is used in
either of these ways, the child may need a little help on some pages but should be
able to complete most without assistance.
The book can also be used to introduce new skills. If you use the book in this way, you
may need to take time to help your child understand the new information. Remember
that your encouragement and support will go a long way toward ensuring success.

HoW can 1 foster successful practice sessions?

~ Set aside a quiet, comfortable work area.
~ Provide necessary materials, such as sharp pencils. erasers, crayons, and scissors.
~ Keep work times short. frequent. and fun! Do nO more than 1 or 2 pages
~perReview
session.
completed pages as soon as possible after the child has finished them.
Praise success. But if errors have been made, offer help in a positive way.
Remember: Making mistakes is a part of learning!
Congratulations on choosing to take this important step in fostering your child's

learning success!
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 Table of Contents
Numbers I .................................................................. 2
-"ese pages help the child learn and recognize numbers 1-5. They include practice activities for tracing and
... riting numerals, counting, matching numerals with the correct number of objects, understanding numerical
~rder, ond identifying "more" and "Iess."

Numbers II ................................................................ 32
-his section helps the child learn and recognize numbers 6-10. Activities include tracing and writing numerals,
counting, matching numerals with the correct number of objects, and understanding numerical order.

Shapes and Sizes .......................................................... 62

Continue to build the child's early math skills with this section, which includes activities for identifying and
tracing basic shapes as well as an introduction to sizes and size words.

Letters I ................................................................... 92
These pages help the child learn and recognize letters Aa-Oo. Practice activities focus on matching capital and
lowercose letter partners and tracing and writing letters.

Letters II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
With these pages, the child learns and recognizes letters Pp-Zz by matching capital and lowercase letter
partners and tracing and writing letters.

Beginning Letter Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

This section introduces and teaches sounds for consonants and vowels at the beginning of words.

Get Ready to Read ........................................................ 197

These pages help prepare the child for reading with activities that include recognizing differences in direction,
classifying objects, ond identifying objects that go together.

Get Ready to Write ....................................................... 229

In this section, the child practices tracing lines to complete pictures, tracing letters, and solving mazes.
These skills are necessary for a child who is learning how to write.

Colors .................................................................... 257

A variety of activities help the child identify colors and color words in this section. The child is also introduced
to names for people, places, and things, as well as opposites.

Beginning Reading ........................................................ 289

These pages include practice for early reading skills. The activities are geared toward recognizing sight words,
drawing conclusions, and making predictions.
Point to and say the numeral. Ask the child ta count and color the bird at the top of the page. Then ask him or her to
count and circle one bird at the bottom.

Counting 1
Count and color 1.

Count and circle 1.

2 Understanding numbers: identifying a set of one

'5l< the child to count and color one item in each group.

Showing 1
Count and color 1 in each group.

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of one 3

Point to and say the numeral. Ask the child to count and color the gingerbread houses at the top of the page. Then ask
him or her to count and circle two gingerbread men at the bottom.

Counting 2
Count and color 2.

Count and circle 2.

4 Understanding numbers: identifying a set of two

- , the child to count and calor two items in each group.

Showing 2
:ount and color 2 in each group.

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of two 5

Point 10 ond say the numeral. Ask the child to count and color the shells at the lop of the page. Then ask him or her to
count and circle three shells at the bottom.

Counting 3
Count and color 3.

Count and circle 3.

6 Understanding numbers: identifying a set of three

""sk the child to count ond color three items in each group.

Showing 3
Count and color 3 in each group.

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of three 7

Ask the child to count the number of downs in eoch group. Then have him or her draw a line to the number that shows
how many there are.

Circus Fun
Draw a line to the correct number.

8 Understanding numbers; matching groups of objects and numerals 1-3

.", '"'>e child to count the number of instruments in each group. Then have him or her circle the number that shows how
-_J"'o !+'!ere are.

Music Fun
Circle the correct number.

I 2 3 2

2 3 3 I
Understanding numbers; matching groups of objects and numerals 1-3 9
Point to and say the numeral. Ask the child to count and color the bears at the top of the page. Then ask him or her to
count and circle four dolls at the bottom.

Counting 4
Count and color 4.

Count and circle 4.

10 Understanding numbers: identifying a set of four

 ...,.. ..,., child to count and color four items in each group.

Showing 4
Count and color 4 in each group .

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Understanding numbers: identifying a set of four II

Point to and soy the numeral. Ask the child to count and color the easels at the top of the page. Then ask him or her to
count and circle five paint trays at the bottom.

Counting 5
Count and color 5.

Count and circle 5.

12 Understanding numbers: identifying a set of five

~ ~ child 10 count and color five items in each group.

Showing 5
Count and color 5 in each group.

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of five 13

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Ask the child to count the number of animals in each box. Then have him or her draw a line between the groups with
the same number.

On the Farm
Match.

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14 Understanding numbers; matching sets of 1-5
~,. the child to read the numeral at the beginning of each row. Then have him or her color that number of animals
. ~e row.

At the Zoo
Color the correct number.

Counting to 5; matching numerals with the correct number of obiects 15

Ask the child to count the fish in eoch group. Then have him or her draw a line to the matching numeral on the right.

Gone Fishing
Match.

16 Counting to 5; matching numerals with the correct number of objects

Ask the child to count the number of seo creatures in each group. Then have him or her circle the number that
shows how many there are.

Under the Sea

Circle the correct number.

2 1.1 I 3 2 5

I 3 5 3 2 I
Counting to 5; matching groups of objects and numerols 17
Ask the child to count the number of objects in each group. Then have him or her circle the group with more in each row.

More
Circle the group with more.

18 Understanding more and less

 ·
Ask the child 10 count the number of objects in eoch group. Then have him or her circle the group with less in eoch row.

Less f-
Circle the group with less.

Understanding more and less 19

Ask the child to rood the numeral on ooch tree trunk. Then have him or her draw that number of apples on the trees.

Apple Trees
Draw d s on the 9

5
20 Counting to 5; recognizing numerals; drawing to show numbers
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Ask the child to count and color the picnic baskets, cats, clouds, ants, and trees in the picture. Then have him or her
circle the number that he or she counted for each.

The Cats' Picnic

Count and color. Circle how many.

~ I 2 [2) 3 4
2 3
{i 3 4 ~ 4 5

Counting to 5; recognizing numerals 21

Ask the child to predict what the picture will shaw when completed. Then have him or her connect the dots in numerical
order and color the picture.

High Wire Dot-to-Dot

Connect the dots from 1 to 5 .

•2 •
0 •4 5

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22 Understanding numerical order; developing fine motor control
-
Ask the child to predict whot the picture will show when completed. Then hove him or her connect the dots in numerical
order and color the picture.

Raccoon Dot-to-Dot
Connect the dots from 1 to 5.

2
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3 • •4
Understonding numerical order; developing fine motor control 23
•

Ask the child to count the items in each box. Then have him or her draw a line to the number that shows how
many there are.

Brrrr! It's Cold Out!

Match.

24 Counting to 5; matching numerals with the correct number of objects

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Help the child identify the color of each crayon. Then point to and soy the numeral on each dinosaur. Ask the child
to use the code to color the dinosaurs.

Color by Number
Use the code to color the dinosaurs.

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3=~ 4=~ 5=

Recognizing numerals; following directions 25

Ask the child to count the items in each row. Then have him or her trace the numerals.

Bake Shop
Trace the numerals.
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26 Understanding numbers; counting obiects and tracing numerals

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Understanding numbers; counting objects and tracing numerals 27

Ask the child to predict what the picture will show when completed. Then have him or her connect the dots in numerical
order and color the picture.

Bubble Bath Dot-to-Dot

Connect the dots from 1 to 5.

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2 •
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28 Understanding numericol order; developing fine motor control

•

Answer Key
As the child completes the pages in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.

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Count and color 2 in eoch group Count and color 3 (O\Jnl and coJor 3 in _h I1""'P

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Circus Fun Music Fun Counting 4
Draw a line to !he comod nombe, COn» !he comoct number. eo...,."nd color.-

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Answers 29
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Count end cob- 4 in ""oh group Count cnd colo< , Count cnd cob- , In ooch group

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Under the Sea More

(ird. Jhe corTe<:! number

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30 Answers
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page 20 page 21 page 22

AppIeT.... High Wire Dot-to-Dot

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Raccoon DoHo·Dot Brrrri It's Cold Outl Color by Numbet-

Connect "'" dol> frnm 1 fo S

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3=-' ~=~ 5= . . . . . .

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page 26 page 27 page 28
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Bake Shop Bubble Bath DoNo-Dot

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Answers 31
Point to and say the numeral. Ask the child to count and color the rockets at the top of the page. Then ask him or her to
count and circle six astronauts at the bottom.

Counting 6
Count and color 6.

Count and circle 6.

32 Understanding numbers: identifying a set of six

Ask the child to count and color six pictures in each group.

Showing 6
Count and color 6 in each group.

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of six

Point to ond say the numeral. Ask the child to count and color the tubes at the lop of the page. Then ask him or her to count
and circle seven umbrellas at the bottom.

Counting 7
Count and color 7.

Count and circle 7.

34 Understanding numbers: identifying a set of seven

Ask the child to count and color seven items in each group.

Showing 7
Count and color 7 in each group.

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of seven 35

Point to and say the numeral. Ask the child to count and color the bees at the top of the page. Then ask him or her to count
and circle eight butterAies at the bottom.

Counting 8
Count and color 8.

Count and circle 8.

36 Understanding numbers: identifying a set of eight

Ask the child to count and color eight bugs in each group.

Showing 8
Count and color 8 in each group.

J-=

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of eight 37

Ask the child to count the morbles in each group. Then hove him or her drow a line to the number that shows how many
there are.

Let's Play Marbles

Draw a line to the correct number.

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38 Understanding numbers; matching groups of objects and numerals 6-8
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Ask the child to count the number of items in each group. Then have him or her circle the number that shows how many
there are.

Music Fun
Circle the correct number.

7 7 8

6 8 6 7
Understanding numbers; matching groups of objects and numerals 6-8 39
Point to and say the numeral. Ask the child to count and color the squirrels at the top of the page. Then ask him or her to
count and circle nine acorns at the bottom.

Counting 9
Count and color 9.

Count and circle 9.

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of nine

40
Ask the child to count and color nine items in each group.

Showing 9
Count and color 9 in each group.

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of nine 41

Point to and soy the numeral. Ask the child to count and color the seals at the top of the page. Then ask him or her to
count and circle ten balls at the bottom.

Counting 10
Count and color 10.

Count and circle 10.

42 Understanding numbers: identifying a set of ten

Ask the child to count ond color ten pictures in eoch group.

Showing 10
Count and color lOin each group.

Understanding numbers: identifying a set of ten 43

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Ask the child to count the number of vegetables in each box. Then have him or her draw a line between the groups
with the same number.

Vegetable Patch
Match.

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44 Understanding numbers; matching sets of 6-10
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Ask the child to reod the numeral at the beginning of each row. Then have him or her color that number of birds in
the row.

Feathered Friends
Color the correct number.

6 ~~~~~~~~~~
1-----------+---------1 f
7 ~~~~~~~~~~ .'"

Counting 6 to 10; matching numerals with the correct number of objects 45

Ask the child to count the number of items in each group. Then have him or her circle the number that shows how many
there are.

Camping Out
Circle the correct number.

678 789

8 9 10 6 8 9

46 Understanding numbers: counting 6-10

Ask the child to count the jellybeans in each group. Then have him or her draw a line to that number on the right.

Jellybean Jars
Match.

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Counting 6 to 10; matching numerals with the correct number of objects 47
Ask the child to count the Fruit in each group. Then have him or her draw a line to that number on the right.

Fruit Bowls
Match.

48 Counting 6 to 10; matching numerals with the correct number of objects

Ask the child to read the numerol next to each cookie. Then have him or her draw that number of chocolate chips
on the cookies.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Draw" s on the (~).

6 7

9 10

Counting to 10; recognizing numerals; drawing to show numbers 49

Ask the child to count and color the scarecrows, pigs, pitchforks, cows, sheep, pieces of corn, trees, chickens, haystacks,
and cornstalks in the picture on page 51. Then hove him or her circle the number that he or she counted for each.

On the Farm
Count and color. Circle how many.

I 2 9 10

8 9 3

2 3 5 6

4 5 2 3

6 7 9 10

50 Counting to 10; recognizing numerals

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Counting to 10 51
Ask the child to predict what the picture will show when completed. Then have him or her connect the dots in numerical
order and color the picture.

Splashing Oot-to-Oot
Connect the dots from 1 to 10. 00

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52 Understanding numerical order; developing fine motor control

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Ask the child to reed the numeral next to eech crayon. Then help him or her identify the crayon color. Ask the child to
use the code to color the picture.

Playing Dress Up
Use the code to color the picture.

6 = c«orangeCo 7 = C« red Co

8 = C« pink [::::0 9 = (((purple CCo 10 = (<< black (Co

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Recognizing numerals; following directions 53

Ask the child to predict what the picture will shaw when completed. Then have him or her connect the dots in numerical
order and color the picture.

Splashing Oot-to-Oot
Connect the dots from 1 to 10.

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2. .8

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54 Understanding numerical order; developing fine motor control

Ask the child to read the numerel next to each creyon. Then help him or her identify the creyon color. Ask the child to
use the code to color the picture.

Go Fly a Kite
Use the code to color the picture.

6 = C«yellow[::o 7 = c« blue [::0

8 = c« red [::'0 9 = (<<gree~ Co
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Recognizing numerals; following directions 55

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Have the child trace the numerals at the tap of the page. Then ask him or her to count the items in each raw and write
the number that shows how many there are.

Toy Count
Trace the numerals.

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Count the toys and write the number.

56 Understanding numbers; counting objects and tracing and writing numerals

- Understanding numbers; counting objects and writing numerals 57
Point to the animals at the top 01 the page. Ask the child to count them in order from one to ten. Then have him or her write
the missing numbers in the activity below.

What's Missing?

Write the missing numbers.

58 Understanding number order; writing numbers

 Answer Key
As the child completes the poges in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.

page 32 page 33 page 34

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Count and color 7 in eoch g""'f' ("""tond color. Count ond ooIor' in !lOCh grou;>

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Draw a lioo 10 Iho 00fTl>ct "....,be.-, Counl""d ,oIor9

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Count and color 9 in each group (oun' and colo, 10 Count or<! color 10;n eo<h group

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Answers 61
Point to the circle in the picture at the top 01 the page. Say the shape and trace it with your finger. Have the child color
the circle. Then ask the child to color all the circles at the bottom.

Circle
Look closely. Color the O.

Color the Os.

62 Understanding shapes: recognizing shape names

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Ask the child 10 find and color all the circles in the picture.

Circle Search
look closely. Color the Os.

Understanding shapes: recognizing shape names 63

Point to the square in the picture at the top of the page. Say the shape and trace it with your finger. Have the child
color the square. Then ask the child to color all the squares at the bottom.

Square
Look closely. Color the D.

Color the D s.

64 Understanding shapes; recognizing shape names

Ask the child to find and color all the squares in the picture.

Square Search
Look closely. Color the D s.

City
library

leE ClE~M
0000
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Understanding shapes; recognizing shape names 65

Have the child trace the circles on the caterpillar with his or her finger. Then have him or her trace the circles with a
crayon and color the caterpillar.

Trace Circles
Trace the Os. Color the caterpillar.

Tracing lines to make circles

66
Have the child trace the squares on the fire truck with his or her finger. Then have him or her trace the squares with a
crayon and color the fire truck.

Trace Squares
Trace the Os. Color the fire truck.

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j

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'\..J' 0

Tracing lines to make squares 67

Point to the triangle in the picture at the top of the page. Say the shape and trace it with your finger. Have the child
color the triangle. Then ask the child to color all the triangles at the bottom.

Triangle
look closely. Color the b:...

Color the b:..s.

68 Understanding shapes; recognizing shape names

Ask the child to find and color all the triangles in the picture.

Triangle Search
Look closely. Color the ~s.

Understanding shapes; recognizing shape names 69

Point to the rectangle in the picture at the top of the page. Say the shape and trace it with your finger. Have the child
color the rectangle. Then ask the child to color all the rectangles at the bottom.

Rectangle
look closely. Color the D.

<7

Color the Ds.

70 Understanding shapes; recognizing shape names

Ask the child to find and color all the rectangles in the picture.

Rectangle Search
Look closely. Color the Ds.

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Understanding shapes; recognizing shape names 71

Have the child trace the triangle-shaped slices af pizza with his ar her finger. Then have him ar her trace the triangles with
a crayon and color the pizza. Ask the child to color the blonk slice like his or her favorite kind of pizza.

Trace Triangles
Trace the ~s. Color the pizza.

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72 Tracing lines to make triangles

•

Have the child trace the rectangles on the Rag with his ar her finger. Then have him or her trace the rectongles with a
crayon and color the Rag.

Trace Rectangles
Trace the Ds. Color the flag.

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I I
I I
I ,
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I J

Tracing lines to moke rectangles 73

Ask the child to color the shapes in each row that are the same. Then have him or her name the shapes.

Shapes in a Row
Color the shapes that are the same.

74 Identifying shapes
Point to and name each shape. Have the child draw a line between the shapes that are the same.

Shape Match
Match.

Matching shapes 75
Help the child identify each shape in the code and the color of each crayon. Then have him or her color the shapes
in the picture using the code.

All Aboard!
Use the code to color the picture.

D =C« red [::::0 0 = «<yellow [::::0

L = C«green(Co D = C« blue ([:0

I , I I I I , I I I
76 Recognizing shapes; identifying colors; following directions
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Recognizing shapes; identifying colors; following directions 77
Point to and nome each shope. Then have the child draw a line between the shapes that are the same.

Snack Time
Match.

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I
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78 Matching shapes
Ask the child to find ond color the circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles hidden in the picture.

In the Kitchen
look closely. Color the OS, D 5, L"s, and D s.

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Recognizing and identifying shapes 79
Ask the child ta identify the different shapes on the page. Then have him or her color all the squares ta make a path
from the dog ta the doghouse.

A-maze-ing
Color the Os.

I I

80 Identifying shapes
Ask the child to identify the different shapes on the page. Then have him or her color all the triangles to make a path from
the bird to the nest.

Home Sweet Home

Color the 6.s.

Identifying shapes 81
Ask the child to look closely ot the fruit ond trace the shope of eoch picture with his or her finger. Then have him
or her draw 0 line between the shopes thot are the same.

Fruit Bowl

Match.

82 Motching objects to their shopes

Ask the child to look closely at the presents and trace the shope of each picture with his or her finger. Then have him or her
draw a line between the shapes that are the some.

A Present for You

Match.

Matching objects to their shapes 83

Point to the big lion ond then to the little lion. Ask the child to color the big animal and circle the little animal in each row.

Big and LiHle

Color the big animal. Circle the little animal.

84 Understanding sizes and size words

Point to the long ribbon and then to the short ribbon. Ask the child to color the long object in each group red
and the short object in each group blue.

Long and Short

Color the long ones red. Color the short ones blue.

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((( ":::? (( D \fjuvvvvw

Understanding sizes and size words 85

Point to the two turkeys and explain that they are the same size. Then ask the child to circle the cows and sheep
that ore the same size.

Same Size

Circle the cows that are the same size.

Circle the sheep that are the same size.

86 Understanding sizes and size words

Point to the littlest boat and then to the biggest boat. Ask the child to color the biggest vehicle and circle the littlest vehicle in
each raw.

LiHlest and Biggest

Color the biggest. Circle the littlest.

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Understanding sizes and size words 87

Point to the longest caterpillar and then to the shortest caterpillar. Ask the child to color the longest animal in each
group yellow and the shortest animal in each group green.

Longest and Shortest

Color the longest ones yellow. Color the shortest ones green.

aa Understanding sizes and size words

 Answer Key
As the child completes the pages in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.

page 62 page 63 page 64

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page 68 page 69

Triangle Triangle Search

Lool: do,../y. Color"'" t".

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Answers 89
page 71 page 72 page 73
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lc>okdo>eo/_~or""D, Troc&!he .6., Color the p;zzo Tr<>eethoD. CoIor""~"9

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Snack fime In the Kitchen

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90 Answers
page 80 page 81 page 82
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A Present for You Big and Uttte Long and Short

Coh Ihe long one> Color the ,hort one> blue

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blue~

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Same Size Littlest and Biggest Longest and Shonest

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Answers 91
Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters A and a at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and circle all
the letters A and a on the anthill.

The LeHers A and a

A a
Circle the letters A and a.

B a
A a
A a K I
C E a A

92 Recognizing Aa
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Aa. Have the child fallow the arraws to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace ond write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Aa
Color the letters.

3 ..

Trace and write the letters.

j.

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, '::;:;-:1:;
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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Aa 93

Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters Band b at the top of the page. Ask the child to draw a line from
the mother bird to her babies by following the letters Band b.

The LeHers Band b

B b
Follow the letters Band b to draw the path to the baby birds.

B b b b
0 K
B T R
n P p
0 b
b B b B p
r
p b
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u
B L h
S D
b B b

94 Recognizing Bb
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Bb. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

=
Writing Bb
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Bb 95

Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters C and c at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color
the cookies with the letters C or c.

The LeHers C and c

c c
Color the ~ s with C or c.

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-0 C 0 --0 0;
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96 Recognizing Cc
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Cc. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Cc
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Cc 97

Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters D and d at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and circle
all the letters D and d on the doghouse.

The LeHers D and d

J1
r
D
Circle the letters D and d.

d e D
D F b D
B d M d
r-ur---r D d h
98 Recognizing Dd
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Dd. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Dd
Color the letters.

1 2

Trace and write the letters.

1
:
1 2\\ .· 2,\
. : _! :' ! ;

10
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1
+2 it

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Dd 99

Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters E and e at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color
the eggs with the letters E or e.

The LeHers E and e

E e
Color the Q s with E or e.

E a e

e E c

E e o
E a e

100 Recognizing Ee
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Ee. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Ee
Color the letters.

1
2 .
3~

q .
Trace and write the letters.

1 ~

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ilq..
:
- - - - - - - - - - : !1!HiII .... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---

:;1 • • • • 11
II
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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Ee 101

 Point to and soy the capitol and lowercase letters Fond f at the top of the page. Ask the child to draw a line from
the fox to the football by following the letters Fond f.

The LeHers F and f

F
Follow the letters F and f to draw the path to the football.

f t E 9 H~ Y
f
F b D bl
• H f
J F f ~o 9
L c F F f f F T ~
5 e 2.J) f
I F f
a W h
102 Recognizing Ff
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Ff. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Ff
Color the letters.

1
2
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,
3
•

Trace and write the letters.

1 1

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rr
2--.
1

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Ff 103

Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters G and 9 at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color
the fence posts with the letters G and g.

The LeHers G and 9

G 9
Color the Ds with G and g.

o G 9 G t
d CJ. D 9 G G CJ. a
b C h G G 9 o Q
c a J 9 9 9 c 0

104 Recognizing Gg
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Gg. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Gg

Trace and write the letters.

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• - - - - - - - - - - - ·'l§- .;;;_:t;; ___________ - - <;r_:,::: ., :'-".' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --

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.:7._1,.Ge Y"- -- - - - - - -.,c- -. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --
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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Gg 105

 Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters Hand h at the top 01 the page. Ask the child to find and circle all
the letters Hand h on the harp.

The LeHers Hand h

H h
Circle the letters Hand h.

HbhA
h H t D
R h H h
h 5 h H

106 Recognizing Hh
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Hh. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Hh
Color the letters.

1 2 1

3
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Trace and write the letters.

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1 2 !! " .'

L ~"'~t---nn". _. - - ... " " 0 0 · - - - - - - . 0 0 - - - 000000 ______ 0 0 · . ______ • ·000000

Recognizing, tracing, and writing Hh 107

Help the child say the letters on the animals' shirts. Then have him or her draw a line from each animal to the balloon with
the matching letters and color the pictures.

It's a Party!
Match. Color the pictures.

Bb

Aa

Dd

108 Recognizing Aa through Dd

Help the child say the letters on the animals' bags. Then have him or her draw a line from each onimal to the mailbox with
the motching letters and color the pictures.

Heading Home
Match. Color the pictures.

Ee

Ee

Ff

Recognizing Ee through Hh 109

 Point to ond soy the capitol and lowercase letters I and i at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color all
the letters I and i green to reveal the hidden picture.

The LeHers I and i

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I I

Color the sections with I and i green.

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N
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B T

110 Recognizing Ii
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Ii. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him ar her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom .

Writing Ii
Color the letters.
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3 .. +

Trace and write the letters .

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Ii 111

Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters J and J at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color
the jars with the letters J or J.

The LeHers J and j

J j
Color the Os with J or j.
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112 Recognizing JJ
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Jj. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Jj
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

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III -- - - - - - - !f- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -:1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Jj 113

Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters K and k at the top of the page. Ask the child to draw a line from
the king to the key by following the letters K and k.

The LeHers K and k

K k
Follow the letters K and k to draw the path to the key.

114 Recognizing Kk
Name the pictures at the lop of the page that begin with the letter Kk. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child 10 trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Kk
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Kk 115
Point to and soy the capitol and lowercase letters Land 1 at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color
the leaves with the letters L or I.

The LeHers L and I

I
Color the Os with L or I.

116 Recognizing LI
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter LI. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing LI
Color the letters.

1 1

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Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing LI 117

Point to and say the capitol and lowercase letters M and m at the top of the page. Ask the child to draw a line from
the mouse to the marshmallows by following the letters M and m.

The LeHers M and m

M m
Follow the letters M and m to draw the path to the marshmallows.

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m
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liB Recognizing Mm
Name the pictures at the tap of the page that begin with the letter Mm. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Mm
Color the letters.

1 2

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Mm 119

Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters Nand n at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color all
the letters Nand n in the noodles.

The LeHers Nand n

N n
Color the letters Nand n.

..-,

120 Recognizing Nn
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Nn. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Nn
Color the letters.

1 2

t
Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Nn 121

Point to ond say the capital and lowercase letters 0 and 0 at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color all
the sections with the letters 0 and 0 purple to reveal the hidden picture.

The LeHers 0 and 0

o o
Color the sections with 0 and 0 purple.

122 Recognizing 00
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter 00. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing 00
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing 00 123

Help the child say the letters on the puzzle pieces. Then have him or her draw a line between the pieces with the
same letters and color the pictures.

Puzzle Pieces
Match. Color the pictures.

Ii

LI
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Kk Ii

124 Recognizing Ii through U

 Answer Key
As the child completes the pages in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.

page 92 page 93 page 94

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126 Answers
page 113 page 114 page 115 page 116

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Answers 127
Point to and soy the capitol and lowercase letters Pond P at the top of the page. Ask the child to lind and circle the
letters P and P on each pie.

The LeHers P and p

Circle the letters P and p.

prH

aPd pPo cep

PKF Pct P

1ZS Recognizing Pp
Name the pictures at the tap of the page that begin with the letter Pp. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Pp
Color the letters.

i
I

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Pp 129
Point to and soy the capitol and lowercase letters Q and q at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color
the areas on the quilt with the letters Q and q.

The LeHers Q and q

Q
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Color the sections with Q and 't

Q ,
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I
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I
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130 Recognizing Qq
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Q'I; Have the child follow the arrows to troce the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Qq
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, trocing, and writing Q'I. 131

Point to and say the capitol and lawercase letters Rand r at the top of the page. Ask the child to draw a line from the
rabbit to the radishes by following the letters Rand r.

The LeHers Rand r

R r
Follow the letters Rand r to draw the path to the radishes.

R f Q C V b
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R r r R n
U
5 R A
e k r
~ K R R
d w c f r
R

132 Recognizing Rr
Name the pictures at the tap of the page that begin with the letter Rr. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Rr
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Rr 133

Point to and say the capital and lowercase leiters 5 and 5 at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and circle all the
leiters 5 and 5 on the sailboat.

The LeHers 5 and 5

5 5
Circle the letters 5 and s.

5 a 5 m
5 f 5 p 5

5 C 5 Cf. 5 E 5

C 5 r 5 5 9 5 5
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134 Recognizing 55
Name the pictures at the tap of the page thot begin with the letter 55. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing 55
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing 55 135

Point to and say the capitol and lowercase letters T and t at the top of the page. Ask the child to draw a line connecting
the letters T and t to finish the picture.

The LeHers T and t

T t
Draw a line to connect the letters T and t.

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T•
t.

t
f.
T
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136 Recognizing Tt
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter TI. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Tt
Color the letters.

2
1
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Trace and write the letters.

2 ~
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t
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Recognizing, tracing, and writing TI 137

 Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters U and u at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color all the
sections with the letters U and u.

The LeHers U and u

u u
Color the sections with U and u.

u u
u u
U
u U
U U u
u
U

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138 Recognizing Uu
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Uu. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Uu
Color the letters.

1 o 0
o 0

Trace and write the letters.

1 1E •

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Uu 139

 Point to and say the capital and lowercose letters V and v at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color all
the sections with the letters V and v red to reveal the hidden picture.

The LeHers V and v

v v
Color the sections with V and v red.

I
z

y
p

u
n
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140 Recognizing Vv
Name the pictures at the top of the page thot begin with the letter Vv. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace ond write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Vv
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

•
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i ---------t,- - - - - -',' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --
. - - - - -1"·,- - - - -,"
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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Vv 141

 Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters Wand w at the top of the page. Ask the child to draw a line through the
web from the mother spider to the baby spider by following the letters Wand w.

The LeHers Wand w

w w
Follow the letters Wand w to draw a path to the baby spider.

142 Recognizing Ww
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Ww. Have the child follow the arrOwS to trace
the letters with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at
the bottom.

Writing Ww
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

'I. :i

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Ww 143

 Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters X and x at the top of the page. Ask the child to draw a circle around
each letter X and x to finish the picture.

The LeHers X and x

x
Draw a circle around the letters X and x.

x-RAY

I X
W X

m X
B X
X w
X N Z
X Y
M
n Y
L

144 Recognizing Xx
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Xx. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Xx
Color the letters.

Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Xx 145

 Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters Yond y at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and circle all the
letters Yond y on the yak.

The LeHers Y and y

y y
Circle the letters Y and y.

5
y y
w1-
V y u
y y 8

146 Recognizing Yy
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Yy. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Yy
Color the letters.

~ =

Trace and write the letters.

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t
n \--- --7- -- - -.- - -. - -- -.- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ---.- - - -- -- -- -.

Recognizing, tracing, and writing Yy 147

 Point to and say the capital and lowercase letters Z and z at the top of the page. Ask the child to find and color the
sections with the letters Z and z black.

The LeHers Z and z

z z
Color the sections with Z and z black.

148 Recognizing Zz
Name the pictures at the top of the page that begin with the letter Zz. Have the child follow the arrows to trace the letters
with his or her finger. Then have him or her color the letters. Ask the child to trace and write the letters at the bottom.

Writing Zz
Color the letters.

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Trace and write the letters.

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Recognizing, tracing, and writing Zz 149

Help the child say the letters on the characters' napkins. Then have him or her draw a line to the pizza with the
matching letters.

Pizza Time
Match.

150 Recognizing Mm through Pp

Help the child say the letters on the animals' easels. Then have him or her draw a line to the painting with the
matching letters.

Fine Art

f=

bj
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Tt

Recognizing Q'I. through Uu 151

Help the child say the letters the animals are holding up. Then have him or her draw a line to the award with the
matching letters.

Good Job!
Match.

Xx

152 Recognizing Vv through Z"

Help the child point to ond say each letter. Then have him or her color the pictures and cut along the dashed lines to make
alphabet cards. Shuffle the cards and place them on a table. Take turns picking cards from the deck, naming the letters,
and tracing them with a finger.

Alphabet Cards
Color and cut out the cards.
r-----------T------------r------------

r-----------~---- ______ ____________

~ L __
-
L-----------~-----------~------------r--

r-----------T-----------,------------L------------

L,
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L ___________ J ___________ ~

Recognizing and tracing capital letters A·M 153

Help the child point to ond soy each letter. Then have him or her color the pictures and cut along the dashed lines to make
alphabet cards. Shuffle the cards and place them on a table. Take turns picking cards from the deck, naming the letters,
and tracing them with a finger.

Alphabet Cards
Color and cut out the cards.
r-----------,------------r-----------,

L ___________ ~ __ _

I I -~------------~-----------,
I I
I

~~ ____ J ________________ _
I
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I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

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L ___________ ~ ___________ ~------------~--
I _____ ,
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L ________________________ ~

Recognizing and tracing capital letters N-Z 155

Help the child point to and say each letter. Then have him or her color the pictures and cut along the dashed lines to make
alphabet cards. Shuffle the cards and place them on a table. Take turns picking cards from the deck, naming the letters,
tracing them with a finger, and matching them with the capital letter cards from page 153.

Alphabet Cards
Color and cut out the cards.
r-----------T------------r-----------~

a
r-----------~-----------~------------L-----------~

L ___________ ~---------- ~------------r-----------,

r-----------T-----------,------------L-----------~

L ___________ ~ ___________ _

Recognizing and tracing lowercase letters a-m 157

Help the child point to and say each letter. Then have him or her color the pictures and cut along the dashed lines to make
alphabet cards. Shuffle the cards and place them on a table. Take turns picking cards from the deck, naming the letters,
tracing them with a finger, and matching them with the capital letter cards from page 155.

Alphabet Cards
Color and cut out the cards.
r-----------r-----------r-------
I
I
I
I
I
I
I

:~~~~~~....~
I
I
~ ___________ L ___________ ~ ____________ ~---- _______ ,

r-----------r-----------J------------------------~

L ___________ L ___________ , ____________

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-
-
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I
I
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Recognizing and tracing lowercase letters n-z 159

 Answer Key
As the child completes the pages in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.
page 128 page 129 130

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The Letters P and p Writing Pp The Letters Q and 't

Circle the IotIwn P and p Color Iho sect;on. with Q and '1.-

ppppp
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page 131 page 132 133

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The Letters Rand r Writing Rr
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Trace ,md Wfrt..!he 1--. Troce end write Iho Ietten

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page 134 page 135 page 136

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The Letters 5 and 5 The Letters T and t

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Circle the letter> 5 and. Drew eli .... 10 connec! "'" """'" T c"d I

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Answers 161
page 137 page 138 139

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Writing Tt The Letters U and u Writing Uu

iTt colo, ot... _hom with U 00<1 ..

Trace Dod _if<> the , - ,

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The Letters V and v Writing Vv The Letters Wand w

Follow the letter> W and W 10 draw., pat\, 10 rho baby spidor.

w V·VVVVV
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page 143 page 144 145
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Writing Ww The Letters X and x WrmngXx

Dww ., circle around !he 1_. X and;.:x=:::;,

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T""", and _ile ohe let!er>

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162 Answers
page 146 page 147 148

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The Letters Y and y Writing Yy The Letters Z and z

Y~Y
Troce ond wnte the leiie.-,

yyyyy
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page 149 page 150

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Writing Zz Pizza Time

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page 152

Good Jobl

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Answers 163
Point to each animal and say its name. Then ask the child to draw a line between the animals that begin with the
same sound and color the pictures.

Animal Match
Match. Color the pictures.

I.

164 Matching beginning sounds

Ask the child to say the name of each picture. Then have him or her circle the picture that begins with the same sound as
the first picture in each row.

Sounds Like •••

Circle the one with the same beginning sound.

Matching beginning sounds 165

Help the child say the name of each picture. Ask him or her to draw a line from the box to the other pictures that begin
with the same sound. Then have the child do the same for can and pail.

Put It Away
Draw lines to the ones with the same beginning sounds.

166 Identifying beginning consonant sounds

Point to the octopus at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning 0 sound. Help the child name the
other pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as octopus.

Beginning Sound 00
Color the pictures that begin like octopus.

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Identifying beginning vowel sounds; 00 167

Paint to the seol at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning 5 sound. Help the child name
the pictures in the bubbles. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as seal.

Beginning Sound 55
Color the pictures that begin like seal.

o
o
o

168 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Ss

Point to the apple at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning a sound. Help the child name the
other pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as apple.

Beginning Sound Aa
Color the pictures that begin like apple.

Identifying beginning vowel sounds; Aa 169

 Point to the turtle ot the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning t sound. Help the child name the
pictures on the turtle's shell. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as turtle.

Beginning Sound Tt
Color the pictures that begin like turtle.

,.Q ~"

170 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Tt

Point to the elephant at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning e sound. Help the child name the
other pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as elephant.

Beginning Sound Ee
Color the pictures that begin like elephant.

Identifying beginning vowel sounds; Ee 171

Point to the raccoon at the top 01 the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning r sound. Help the child name the
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones in each row with the same beginning sound as raccoon.

Beginning Sound Rr
Color the pictures that begin like raccoon.

0-1')
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172 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Rr

Point to the igloo at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning i sound. Help the child name the other
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as igloo.

Beginning Sound Ii
Color the pictures that begin like igloo.

Identifying beginning vowel sounds; Ii 173

 Point to the nest at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning n sound. Help the child name the
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as nest.

Beginning Sound Nn
Color the pictures that begin like nest.

\ II

174 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Nn

Point to the umpire at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning u sound. Help the child name the
ather pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to circle the ones with the same beginning sound as umpire.

Beginning Sound Uu
Circle the pictures that begin like umpire.

Identifying beginning vowel sounds; Uu 175

 Point to the lion at the top of the page and soy its nome. Emphasize the beginning I sound. Help the child nome the other
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the some beginning sound as lion.

Beginning Sound LI
Color the pictures that begin like lion.

176 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; LI

Point to the cot at the top of the page and soy its name. Emphasize the beginning c sound. Help the child name the other
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as cat.

Beginning Sound Cc
Color the pictures that begin like cat.

Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Cc 177

 Point to the pig at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning p sound. Help the child name the ather
pictures an the page. Then ask him or her to calor the ones with the some beginning sound as pig.

Beginning Sound Pp
Color the pictures that begin like pig.

Pp

178 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Pp

Point to the monkey at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning m sound. Help the child name the
other pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as monkey.

Beginning Sound Mm
Color the pictures that begin like monkey.

Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Mm 179

 Point to the dog at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning d sound. Help the child name the other
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the some beginning sound as dog.

Beginning Sound Dd
Color the pictures that begin like dog.

. c:...
.c..

c
Co
. ~C::----=c~.~__·_

180 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Dd

Point to the hippo at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning h sound. Help the child name the
other pictures on the page. Then ask him ar her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as hippo.

Beginning Sound Hh
Color the pictures that begin like hippo.

Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Hh IBI

Point to the bear at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning b sound. Help the child name the other
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as b_r.

Beginning Sound Bb
Color the pictures that begin like bear.

182 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Bb

Point to the yo-yo ot the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning y sound. Help the child name the
other pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to circle yes if the picture begins like yo-yo and no if it does not.

Beginning Sound Yy
Circle yes if the picture begins like yo-yo.
Circle no if it does not.

.yes no yes no

yes no yes no

Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Yy 183

Point to the fox at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning f sound. Help the child name the pictures
in the footprints. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as fox.

Beginning Sound Ff
Color the pictures that begin like fox.

184 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Ff

Point to the gorilla at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning g sound. Help the child name the
other pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as gorilla.

Beginning Sound Gg
Color the pictures that begin like gorilla.

Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Gg 185

Point to the violin at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning v sound. Help the child name the other
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color each section red if the picture has the same beginning sound as violin.

Beginning Sound Vv
Color the section red if the word
begins like violin.

186 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Vv

Point ta the weasel at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning w sound. Help the child name the
other pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as weasel.

Beginning Sound Ww
Color the pictures that begin like weasel.

o
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Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Ww 187

Point to the kite at the top of the page and say its nome. Emphasize the beginning k sound. Help the child nome the other
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as kite.

Beginning Sound Kk
Color the pictures that begin like kite.

IBB Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Kk

Point to the zoo at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning z sound. Help the child name the other
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as zoo.

Beginning Sound Zz
Color the pictures that begin like zoo.

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M\NUiE5
UNTIL
CLC5'I'le,

Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Zz 189

Point to the quail at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning q, sound. Help the child name the other
pictures on the page. Then ask him or her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as q,uail.

Beginning Sound Q'l

Color the pictures that begin like quail.

If' _ ,

190 Identifying beginning consonant sounds; Qq,

Point to the jack-in-the-box at the top of the page and say its name. Emphasize the beginning j sound. Help the child name
the other pictures on the page. Then ask him of her to color the ones with the same beginning sound as jack-in-the-box.

Beginning Sound Jj
Color the pictures that begin
like jack-in-the-box.

Identifying beginning consonant sounds; JJ 191

Help the child say the name of each picture. Ask him or her to draw a line between the ones that have the same
beginning sound.

Sound Match
Match.

192 Reviewing beginning sounds

Help the child say the name of each picture. Ask him or her to draw a line between the ones that have the same
beginning sound.

More Sound Match

Match.

Reviewing beginning sounds 193

 Answer Key
As the child completes the pages in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.

page 164 page 165 page 166

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page 167 page 168 169

Beginning Sound 00 O~. Q ~ Beginning Sound 55 • Beginning Sound Aa ~

CoIo.-1t.e picture. that besin lilce octopus 0(1: ~~~ Color Iho pK'l!",,, that beg,n like_' Color the pirn. .... that bogi" like ......
Aa
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page 170 page 171 page 172

Beginning Sound Tt
Colorrhepictu,.. thatbesinli"'tu.ftoo
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Beginning Sound Ee
Color the poctv<eo that boog,n Ii... elephant.
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Beginning Sound Rr
Color Iho pOdurM that boos". like roo_
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194 Answers
page 173 page 174 page 175

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Beginning Sound Ii Beginning Sound Nn
<MOt the pictu .... Ih:rr bog;n like Igloo

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page 176 177 178

Beginning Sound U Beginning Sound Cc Beginning Sound Pp ~

Color .... p;a., .... !hot begin like lion Color /he pi""''''' !hot beg,n like <cd Col."•• ~.,".. boo'· 1;....., l'!Jf ~
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page 179 page 180

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Color the "'<Iv.... thcrI bog," like _k-y ~ ~or tho pidYrm!hat begin lik. dog

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Answers 195
page 182 page 183 page 184 page 185

Beginning Sound 8b Beginning Sound Yy ~

Colo< ... ".,.. ... .... bog .. I,.. " - (.do)'M If Iho ~~"' I;.. yo-yo /
,<dono."""''''''

page 186 page 188 189

Beginning Sound Zz ~
Cokw "'" f"dU"" """boo" I,ke_

page 190 page 191 page 192 page 193

Beginning Sound JJ
" More Sound Mcrkh

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196 Answers
Ask the child to name each animal. Then have him or her draw a line between the animals that are the same.

Animal Crackers
Match.

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Identifying objects that are the same 197

Have the child find and color the two animals that are the same in each row.

Look in the Forest

Color the ones that are the same.

198 Identifying objects that ore the same

Have the child circle the toys that are the same in each group.

At the Toy Store

Circle the ones that are the same.

Identifying obiects that are the same 199

Ask the child to look closely at the first picture in each row. Then have him or her find and circle the picture that is
the same in that row.

Rolling Along
Circle the one that is the same.

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zoo Identifying objects that are the same

Ask the child to identify the objects. Then have him or her find and color the ane that is different in each group.

Fun at the Beach

Color the one that is different.

Identifying objects that ore different 201

 Ask the child to identify the animals. Then have him or her find and color the one that is different in each group.

Come to the Circus

Color the one that is different.

202 Identifying objects that are different

Ask the child to look closely at the first picture in each row. Then have him or her find and circle the picture that is different
in that row.

More Circus Fun

Circle the one that is different.

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Identifying objects that are different 203

 Help the child identify the objects. Then have him or her find and circle the one that is different in each row.

Time to Plant
Circle the one that is different.

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204 Identifying objects that are different

Ask the child to identify the sweet treats. Then have him or her find and circle the one that is different in each row.

Sweet Treats
Circle the one that is different.

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Identifying objects that are different 205

 Ask the child find and circle the twa animals that face the same direction in each raw. Then have him or her calor them.

Turn-Around on Ice
Circle the ones that face the same way. Color them.
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206 Recognizing differences in direction

Ask the child find and circle the two insects that foce the same direction in each row. Then hove him or her color them.

Bugging Out
Circle the ones that face the same way. Color them.
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Recognizing differences in direction 207

 Ask the child to identify these things that Hy. Then have him or her find and color the one that laces a different
direction in each row.

High in the Sky

Color the one that faces a different way.

20B Recognizing differences in direction

Have the child find and color the sea creature that laces a different direction in each row.

Under the Sea

Color the one that faces a different way.

Recognizing differences in direction 209

•

Ask the child to count and color the picnic baskets, cats, clouds, ants, and trees in the picture. Then have him or her
circle the number that he or she counted for each.

The Cats' Picnic

Count and color. Circle how many.

~ I 2 [2) 3 4
2 3
{i 3 4 ~ 4 5

Counting to 5; recognizing numerals 21

 Ask the child to look closely at the picture. Then have him or her find and color four bats.

Going BaHy
Color four LJ!8:ts.

210 Finding objects in a picture (visual discrimination)

Ask the child to look closely at the picture. Then have him or her find and color four frogs.

Finding Frogs
Color four ~s.

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Finding objects in a picture (visual discrimination) 211

 Ask the child to look closely at the picture. Then have him or her find and calar five teacups.

Tea for Two

Color five ~ ps.

212 Finding obiects in a picture (visual discrimination)

Ask the child to look closely at the picture. Then have him or her find and color five baseball bats.

BaHer Up!
Color five/s.

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Finding objects in a picture (visual discrimination) 213

 Help the child name each picture on this page. Have him or her color them. Then ask the child to find and color
each one in the picture on page 215.

Nursery Rhyme Pictures

Color the pictures. Find and color them on the next page.

214 Finding objects in a picture (visual discriminationl

Finding objects in a picture (visual discrimination) 215
 Have the child draw a line between the obiects that go together. Then have him or her color the pictures.

Winter Fun
Match. Color the pictures.

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216 Motching pairs of objects

Help the child name the objects in each group on the right and talk about how they are alike. Then help the child identify
each object on the left and have him or her draw a line to the group where it belongs.

Which Group?
Match.

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Classifying objects; matching on object to its group 217

Help the child name the objects. Then have him or her color the ones that belong in the backpack.

Get Ready for School

Color what belongs in the ~.

218 Classifying objects; identifying what belongs in a group

Help the child name the objects. Then have him or her color the ones that belong at the playground.

At the Playground
Color what belongs at the playground.

Classifying objects; identifying what belongs in a group 219

Ask the child to predict what the picture will shaw when completed. Then have him or her connect the dots in numerical
order and color the picture.

High Wire Dot-to-Dot

Connect the dots from 1 to 5 .

•2 •
0 •4 5

o
o
o
o
22 Understanding numerical order; developing fine motor control
Ask the child to talk about the grocery store and help him or her name the objects. Then have the child circle the objects
that do not belong in the grocery store.

The Grocery Store

Ci rcle what does not belong.

220 Classifying objects; recognizing objects that do not belong

Ask the child to nome the pictures. Then have him or her color the one that does not belong in each row.

What Doesn't Belong?

Color what does not belong.

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Classifying objects; recognizing objects that do not belong 221

Ask the child to name the objects. Have him or her circle the one that does not belong in each row. Then have the child
color the others.

Does It Belong?
Circle what does not belong. Color the others.

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222 Classifying objects; recognizing objects that do not belong

Ask the child to look closely at the first picture in each row. Then have him or her find and circle the picture that goes
with it.

We Go Together
Circle what belongs.
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Recognizing objects that go together 223

Help the child name the objects on the left and the type of weather in each picture on the right. Then have him or her draw
a line between the ones that go together.

Weather Go-Togethers
Match.

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224 Recognizing objects that go together

Ask the child to name the pictures. Then have him or her calor the two that go together in each row.

More Go-Togethers
Color the ones that go together.

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Recognizing objects that go together 225

 Answer Key
As the child completes the pages in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.

page 197 page 198 page 199

Animal Crackers Look in the Forest At the Toy Store

Colo.- the one. tho! 0" .... ",mo Cord..... ono. thet are tf,. ""me

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page 200 page 201 page 202

Rolling Along Fun at the Beach Come to the Circus

(ird.. .... Of'e """ i..... ",me Coler the 0"" !hot " difl."ont

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page 203 page 204 page 205

"" .. ,.~ • . - I , .. _ _ 1... ..... __ • ~, .. _ _ .. _ .......... " ... _

More Circus Fun Time to Plant

Ci,cle .... """that"di~n'

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226 Answers
page 206 page 207 page 208

Tum-Around on Ice Bugging Out High in the Sky

Color the one !hot faoe! a dilfe<ent ""'Y

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page 209 page 210 page 211

Under the Sea

Color the """ !hat ~ " different way. """ ..
Going BaHy
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Finding Frogs
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page 212 page 213 page 215

Teo for Two

CoIorfi.... ~.

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Answers 227
 ppage..::...e2=16'--_ _---, page 217 ppage..::...e2=18'--_ _---, ppag=e2=19'--_ _---,
::::::";:-,;..=::..-:et::-..'t;:''::'~''::''-'''''''''- ....... _ .. __ .............. - .. _ ... -

Winter Fun Which Group?

;=;pag=e2=20'--_ _---, page 221 ;=;pag=e2=22'--_ _---, page 223

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The Grocery Store What Doesn't Wong? We Go Together
Cob_ ........ 1ooIong C..,Io_boI:>ng>

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More Go-Togethen
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228 Answers
Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the line from each frog on the left to the lily pad on the right. Then have
him or her use a crayon to trace the lines.

Left to Right Frogs

Trace each line from the ~ to the ~.

Tracing from left to right ZZ9

Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the line from each kitten on the left to the pair 01 mittens on the right.
Then have him or her use a crayon to trace the lines.

Left to Right KiHens

Trace each line from the $ to the ~.

230 Tracing from left to right

Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the line from each magician on the left to the hot on the right. Then have 0
him or her use a crayon to trace the lines. I.

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Left to Right Magicians i
Trace each line from the " '. - to the ~

Trocing from left to right 231

Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the line from the top of each pole to the bottom. Then have him or her
use a crayon to trace the lines.

Top to BoHom Basketball

Trace each line from the top to the boHom .

• •

232 Tracing from top to bottom

Ask the child to use his or her finger to troce the line from the top of eoch beanstolk to the bottom. Then hove h i m " . ·.• c'
or her use 0 croyon to trace the lines. ..

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Top to BoHom Beanstalks ·i
Trace each line from the top to the boHom .

• • •

Trocing from top to bottom 233

 Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the line across each hotdog from the left to the right. Then have him
or her use a red crayon (for ketchup) or a yellow crayon (for mustard) to trace the lines.

Slanted Hotdogs
Trace the line on each ~.

234 Tracing slanted lines

Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace eoch curved line over the candlestick. Then have him or her use a crayon
to trace the lines.

Curved Jumps
Trace each line over the .1
•

Tracing curved lines 235

 Ask the child to use his or her finger 10 trace the line from eoch Mother Hubbard on the left to the cupboard on the right.
Then have him or her use a crayon to trace the lines.

Paths for Mother Hubbard

Trace each line from the ::; to the C@D .
•

236 Troc ing from left to rig hI

Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the line from each pig on the left to the picture on the right. Then have
him or her use a crayon to trace the lines.

Paths for LiHle Piggies

Trace each ~/s path.

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I

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Tracing from left to right 237

 Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the line from each baby animal on the left to its mother on the right.
Then have him or her use a crayon to trace the lines.

Paths for Baby Animals

Trace each path .

238 Tracing from left to right

Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the dashed lines on the ice cream cone. Have him or her use a
crayon to trace the lines. Then ask the child to color the peture.
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Trace a Treat ,
Trace the lines. Color the picture.

Tracing lines to complete a picture 239

 Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the dashed lines on the boot. Have him or her use a crayon to
trace the lines. Then ask the child to color the picture.

Trace a Boat
Trace the lines. Color the picture.

• o
0,....,
o

240 TraCing lines to complete a picture

Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the dashed lines on the monkey. Have him or her use a crayon to
trace the lines. Then ask the child to color the picture.

Trace a Funny Face

Trace the lines. Color the picture .

Tracing lines to complete a picture 241

 Ask the child to use his or her finger to trace the dashed lines on the valentine. Have him or her use a crayon to
trace the lines. Then ask the child to color the picture.

Trace a Valentine
Trace the lines. Color the picture.

242 Tracing lines to complete a picture

Ask the child to use his or her finger to follow the path from the mouse to the cheese. Then have him or her use a
pencil or crayon to draw the path.

Hickory Dickory Dock

Draw the path to the cheese.

Developing fine motor control; drawing a path to complete a maze 243

 Ask the child to use his or her finger to follow the path from the dish to the spoon. Then have him or her use a pencil
or crayon to draw the path.

Hey Diddle Diddle

Draw the path to the spoon.

244 Developing fine motor control; drawing a path to complete a maze

Ask the child to use his or her finger to follow the path from the racecar to the finish line. Then have him or her use
a penci I or crayon to draw the path.

Race to the Finish

Draw the path to the finish line.

FiNiSH

Developing fine motor control; drawing a path to complete a maze 245

Ask the child to use his or her linger to follow the path 01 logs from the beaver to the dam. Then have him or her use
a pencil or crayon to draw the path.

River Crossing
Draw the path to the dam.

246 Developing fine motor control; drawing a path to complete a maze

Ask the child to use his or her finger to follow the path of carrots from the mother rabbit to the baby bunny.i:,~![.··
Then have him or her use a pencil or crayon to draw the path. .'

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Lost Bunny ,r;l;
Draw the path to the baby bunny.

Developing fine motor control; drawing a path to complete a maze 247

 Point to and say the word hen at the top of the page. Have the child repeat it. Ask the child to circle the -en ending in the
words in the middle of the page. Then have him or her trace the letters e and n at the end of the words at the bottom.

Words with -en

hen
Circle the -en ending.

men· pen ten

Trace the letters.

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248 Tracing letters; identifying words ending with -en

Say the name of each picture. Have the child repeat them. Then ask him or her to trace the letters a and n at the end of
each word.

Words with -an

Trace the letters.

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Tracing letters; identifying words ending with .an 249

Point to and say the word dog at the top of the page. Have the child repeat it. Then ask him or her to trace the letters
o and 9 at the end of the words at the bottom.

Words with -09

dog
Trace the letters.

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MIn ;: r tl 1:

250 Tracing letters; identifying words ending with .og

Point to and say each word. Have the child repeat them. Ask the child to trace the beginning letter of each word.
Then have him or her draw a line to the picture it names on the right.

Words with -ig

Trace the letter. Draw a line to the matching picture.

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Tracing letters; identifying words ending with -ig 251

Point to and say each word. Have the child repeat them. Then ask him or her to trace the letters in each word and
color the pictures

Words with -ub

Trace the words. Color the pictures.

tub sub

'U

cub rub

252 Tracing letters; identifying words ending with -ub

Point to and say the words in and out at the top of the page. Have the child repeat them. Ask the child to trace the
letters in each word at the top. Then have him or her trace the words at the bottom to complete each sentence.

A Puppy In and Out

Trace the words .

•
In out

Trace the words.

•15 ______ _
The

IS
• ________ _
The

Tracing letters; identifying sight words: in, out 253

 Answer Key
As the child completes the pages in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.

page 229 page 230 page 231

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page 233
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page 234
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Troce the line on eoch

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page 235 page 236 page 237

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Curved Jump's ;

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254 Answers
page 238 page 239 page 240

Paths for Baby Animals Trace a Boat

Tr"""tn.line. Coo",,, p,ctur.

page 241 page 242 page 243

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Troe ..... li_ Colo.- the p,cru",

n.
page 244 page 245 page 246

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Race to the Finish i River Crossing
Dr"",""" f>O!!, to .... d"m

Answers 255
page 247 page 248 page 249

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page 250 page 251 page 252

Words with -ub

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page 253

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256 Answers
Ask the child to name the pictures on the page. Then have him or her color each one red.

Red
Color the pictures C« red [:::0 .

nnnnn:
&)0,

Understanding colors; recognizing color names 257

Ask the child to nome the pictures on the page. Then have him or her color each one yellow.

Yellow
Color the pictures C«YellowCCo.

258 Understanding colors; recognizing color names

Ask the child to name the pictures on the page. Then have him or her color each one blue.

Blue
Color the pictures crr blue (Co.

Understanding colors; recognizing color names 259

Ask the child to name the pictures on the page. Then have him or her color each one green.

Green
Color the pictures (<<green [:::0.

260 Understanding colors; recognizing color names

Ask the child to name the pictures on the page. Then have him or her color each one orange.

Orange
Color the pictures CITorange(Co.

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j I j

Understanding colors; recognizing calor names 261

Ask the child to nome the pictures on the poge. Then have him or her color each one purple.

Purple
Color the pictures c« purple [::0 .

262 Understanding colors; recognizing color names

Ask the child to name the pictures on the page. Then have him or her color each one brown.

Brown
Color the pictures C«brownCCo.

Understanding colors; recognizing color names 263

Ask the child to name the pictures on the page. Then have him or her color each one black.

Black
Color the pictures c« black [:::0.

264 Understanding colors; recognizing color names

Read the directions to the child, identifying each picture and the color word on each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the
directions to color the pictures.

Colorful World
Color the @ C[yellow(C::o. Color the ~ «(",""".«(:0.
Color the" C({ ,od [>. Color the ~ «( bl" r(:~ .

Identifying colors; following directions 265

 Read the directions to the child, identifying each picture ond the color word on each crayon. Ask the child to follow the
directions to color the animals. Then have him or her color the pails to match the animals.

Summer Fun
Color the M s ill red C·o. Color the ~ err bl" (C:o .

Color the s «(p,opl.[>. Color the ~ s to match the animals.

266 Identifying colors; following directions

Help the child read the color code, identifying which letter stands for which color. Then ask the child to follow the code to
color the clown.

Colorful Clown
Color the clown using the code.

r = C« red CC=()
b = C« blue [:::0 9 = C« green[::)

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b
b
b
b

Identifying colors; following directions 267

 Point to each person at the top of the page and say his or her name. Read the directions to the child, identifying the color
of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Names for People

mother father

Color the mother's clothes ((( Co. red

Color the father's clothes (<< blue Co.

268 Identifying colors; following directions

Point to each person at the top of the page and say his or her name. Read the directions to the child, identifying the color
of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

More Names for People

sister brother

Color the sisters' clothes (((green Co.

Color the brother's clothes C((yeliow(Co.

Identifying colors; following directions 269

 Point to each animal at the top of the page and say its name. Read the directions to the child, identifying the color of each
crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Farm Animals

cow

Color the pig C« pink Co.

Color the cow C[brownCo .

270 Identifying colors; following directions

Point to each pet at the top of the page and say its name. Read the directions to the child, identifying the color of each
crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Pets

cat dog
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.
...:: '

Color the cat Crryellow[::::::o .

Color the dog C1 red (C:=o.

Identifying colors; following directions 271

 Point to each place at the top of the page and say its name. Read the directions to the child, identifying the color of each
crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Names for Places

1FIRE STATION #11

house store fire station

Color the house C« blue Co.

Color the store C« green Co.
Color the fire station C« red Co.

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CSHOP:;'

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272 Identifying colors; following directions

Point to each place at the top of the page and say its name" Read the directions to the child, identifying the color of each
crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

More Names for Places

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park %00 beach

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Color the pa rk C« green [::::0,
Color the %00 C«brown [:::0 ,
Color the beach C«yellow[:::o,

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Identifying colors; following directions 273

 Point to each vegetable at the top of the page and say its name. Read the directions to the child, identifying the color of
each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Names for Things

carrot leHuce tomato

Color the carrotCrrorong;rCo .

Color the leHuce crr green [:::0 .
Color the tomato C« red [:::0.

274 Identifying colors; following directions

Point to each thing at the top of the page and say its name. Read the directions to the child, identifying the color of each
crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

More Names for Things

shell crab castle

Color the shell C«brown[::::o .

Color the castle C[yellow[::::o.
Color the crab C« red Co .

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Identifying colors; following directions 275

 Point to ond soy the words long and short at the top of the poge. Exploin thot they ore opposites. Read the directions to
the child, identifying the color of eoch crayon. Then osk the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Long and Short

long short

Color the long fish (CC blue CCo.

Color the short fish C«orange[::.::::o.
Color the rest of the picture.

276 Understanding opposites: long and short

Point to and say the words hot and cold at the top of the page. Explain that they are opposites. Read the directions to the
child, identifying the color of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Hot and Cold

hot cold
Color the snowman that is hot C«yellow(C:0.
Color the snowman that is cold C« blue Co.
Color the rest of the picture.
o 0 0

o o 0 0
0
0
0
0

•
0

0
0 .,
0
•

Understanding opposites: hot and cold 277

Point to and say the words push and pull at the top of the page. Explain that they are opposites. Read the directions to
the child, identifying the color of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Push and Pull

push pull

Color the truck being pushed CIT red [::0 .

Color the truck being pulled green [::0. c«
Color the rest of the picture.

00

278 Understanding opposites: pushed and pulled

Point to and say the words old and new at the top of the page. Explain that they are opposites. Read the directions to the
child, identifying the color of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Old and New

old new

Color the old toy lion C«green[::o.

Color the new toy lion C«orangE(Co.
Color the rest of the picture.

Understanding opposites: old and new 279

Point to and soy the words clean and dirty at the top of the page. Explain that they are opposites. Read the
directions to the child, identifying the color of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Clean and Dirty

clean dirty
Color the clean bunny C« pink Co.
Color the dirty bunny C«brown(CD .
Color the rest of the picture.

280 Understanding opposites: clean and dirty

Point to and say the words day and night at the top of the page. Explain that they are opposites. Read the directions
to the child, identifying the color of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Day and Night

day night

Color the penguin that is fishing during the day (<< red (Co.
Color the penguin that is fishing at night ((purple(C:o.
Color the rest of the picture.

Understanding opposites: day and night 281

Point to and say the words top and boHom at the top of the page. Explain that they are opposites. Read the
directions to the child, identifying the color of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Top and BoHom

top boHom

Color the bricks at the top C« red [:=0 .

Color the bricks at the boHom C« green [::0 .
Color the rest of the picture.

282 Understanding opposites: top and boHom

Point to and soy the words in ond out at the top of the page. Explain that they are opposites. Read the directions to the
child, identifying the color of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

In and Out

•
In out

Color the dogs that are in C«brown([::o.

Color the dogs that are out C«yellow[:::.o.
Color the rest of the picture.

o o
·0
o 0

Understanding opposites: in and out ZB3

Point to and soy the words on and oR at the top of the page. Explain that they are opposites. Read the directions
to the child, identifying the color of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

On and Off

on oH
Color the fish that are on the pan C«purple(Co
Color the fish that are oH the pan c« red [::::0.
Color the rest of the picture.

284 Understanding opposites: on and oR

Point to ond soy the words left ond right ot the top of the page. Explain that they are opposites. Read the directions to the
child, identifying the color of each crayon. Then ask the child to follow the directions to color the picture.

Left and Right

left right

Color the object in the policeman's left hand C« red [::=0 .

Color the object in the policemen's right hand ([green [:::0.
Color the rest of the picture.

Understanding opposites: left and right 285

 Answer Key
As the child completes the pages in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.

page 257 page 258 page 259

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page 260 page 261 page 262

Green Orange Purple

Color !he pidu ..... ~[-,

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page 263 page 264 page 265

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Brown Black

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286 Answers
page 266 page 267 page 268

Summer Fun Colorful Clown Names for People

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Color the father'. dolhe. (f".... ~c

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More Names for People Farm Animals Pets

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si,ter

Color "'e .i.Ien' do»,~, (i~""L Colo, lh. pig cu.'" -/ ' Color the .at i:G-l<-,(
Colo, "'ebroth.r'. clotho. ~~, colorlhe ...... ~(, CoJor !he oIosI-L~ (:

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Names for Places More Names for Places Names for Things

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Color "'e fi ... Sl<l""" ~[ ,..j "

Answers 287
page 275 page 276 page 277 page 278

Long and Short Hot and Cok! Push and Pull

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page 279 page 280 page 281 page 282

ow and New- CleGn and Dirty Day and Night Top and Bottom

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Left and R"ht

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Colo. ....... " ... ....... CoIo. ....... ofthopoduffi

288 Answers
Point to ond say each action word. Ask the child to draw a line between the words that are the same.

You Can Do It!

Match.

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slide ", sWing
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eat "" sleep
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sWing

eat

Identifying names for actions 289

Mention to the child that spring is a time of birth and explain that the pictures show three baby robins being born. Then ask
the child to draw a line from each number to the picture that shows the correct order of the robins hatching from the eggs.

Robins in Spring
Draw lines to show the correct order.

290 Recognizing the order of events; identifying what comes first, next, and last
Ask the child to draw a line from each number to the picture that shows the correct order of the snowman being built. Then
encourage the child to tell a story about the pictures using the words first, next, and lost.

Let's Build a Snowman

Draw lines to show the correct order.

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Recognizing the order of events; identifying what comes first, next, and lost 291
Have the child write 1, 2, and 3 in the boxes in each raw to shaw the correct order. Then encourage the child
to tell a story about each row of pictures using the words first, next, and last.

Puppy Love
Write 1, 2, and 3 to show the order
of what happened.

D D D

D D D

292 Recognizing the order of events; identifying what comes first, next, and last
Ask the child to look closely at the picture at the top of the page. Then have him or her color the picture at the bottom that
shows what the tigers made.

~ What Are They Making?

Color what they made.

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r------------,-----------T"'"---------""""I,'~ '.:

Using picture clues to draw conclusions 293

Ask the child to draw a line from each picture on the left to the one on the right that shows what will happen next.

What Will Happen Next?

Draw a line to what will happen next.

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294 Using picture clues to make predictions

Ask the child to look closely at the first picture in each row. Then have him or her circle the picture in the row that shows
what will happen next and color the pictures.

Next, Please!
Circle what will happen next. Color the pictures.

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Using picture clues to make predictions 295

Help the child read the word below each picture. Explain that the words snake and cake in the first row rhyme
because they both have the -ake sound at the end. Ask the child to circle the cake. Then help him or her find and
circle the one that rhymes with the first picture in each of the other rows.

Rows of Rhymes
Circle the one that rhymes with the first picture in each row.

snake cake dog snail

clock car sock boat

•
king bee drum sWing

296 Identifying words that rhyme

Help the child read the word below each picture. Then help him or her find and color the one thot rhymes with the first
picture in each row.

More Rows of Rhymes

Color the one that rhymes with the first picture in each row.
I

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book can mouse

I J II

bed horn train sled

car star frog tree

Identifying words that rhyme 297

 Help the child read the word below each picture. Then have him or her draw a line between the ones that rhyme.

On-the-Go Rhymes
Match the ones that rhyme.

truck plane

train " man

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boat duck

,
van goat

29B Identifying words that rhyme

Help the child read the word below each picture. Then have him or her drow a line between the ones that rhyme.

Dress-Up Rhymes
Match the ones that rhyme.

tie ants

--
pants
r
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cB

I
hat blue

shoe cat

Identifying words that rhyme 299

 Help the child read the word below each picture. Then have him or her draw a line between the ones that rhyme.

Art Rhymes
Match the ones that rhyme.

hay

clay barn

(Q9P
pen shoe

yarn hen

300 Identifying words that rhyme

Ask the child to look closely at the first word in each row. Then have him or her circle the word in that row that is the
same. When the child is finished with all the rows, help him or her read the circled words aloud.

The Cave
Circle the word that is the same in each row.

•
we IS we n'
..

go go
.

am ..

,'.' .

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In to In

it it do
Identifying words that are the same 301
Ask the child to look closely at the words in each row. Then have him or her circle the words in that row that are the same.
When the child is finished with all the rows, help him or her read the circled words aloud.

Cubs In Their Den

Circle the words that are the same in each row.

den ten den t

mom mom mug

rug hug hug

cub tub cub
302 Identifying words that are the same
Ask the child to say the name of each picture and listen for the beginning sound. Then have him or her complete the word
under each picture by choosing and writing the missing letter that stands for the beginning sound. Encourage the child to
read the words aloud after he or she completes them.

Make a Word
Write the missing letter to make the word.

d I w p

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b c h p

------ a t -------------~ ~

Using picture, sound, and letter clues to make words 303

 Ask the child to say the name 01 each picture and listen for the beginning sound. Then have him or her complete the word
under each picture by writing the letter b or c. Encourage the child to read the words aloud alter he or she completes them.

Make More Words

Write b or c to make the word.

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.. ,

'Lb if:
------ a

------------ ~ ------------ ~ ~

304 Using picture, sound, and letter clues to make words

Ask the child to say the name of each picture and listen for the beginning sound. Then have him or her complete the word
under each picture by choosing and writing the missing letter that stonds for the beginning sound. Encourage the child to
read the words aloud after he or she completes them.

Find a LeHer
Write the missing letter to make the word.

------ a -
-

------ e n ------------ ~ ~

Using picture, sound, and letter clues to make words 305

Ask the child to name each picture. Then have him or her draw a line from each picture to the word that says what it is.
Encourage the child to read the words aloud.

Match Them Up!

Match.

pot

tub

hat

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306 Matching pictures to words

Help the child read each word aloud. Then have him or her draw a line from each word to the picture it names.

More Match-Ups!
Match.

bug

"-

top

net

jam

Matching words to pictures 307

 Point to and say the words can and go at the top of the page. Ask the child to repeat each word and spell it.
Then have him or her trace the words. At the bottom of the page, ask the child to help the tigers get to the finish
line by drawing the paths with the words can and go. Have the child read each word as he or she passes it.

Tigers Can Go!

Read the word. Trace the word.

can go

Draw the paths with can and go.

go go

can
~-ocan /-- can

308 Reading sight words: can, go

Point to ond say the words yes and no at the tap of the page. Ask the child to repeat each word and spell it.
Then have him or her trace the words. At the bottom of the page, help the child read each question and circle
yes or no to answer the questions.

Is It A Pet?
Read the word. Trace the word.

yes no

- - - - - - ";'::.;;- - - - - - -7+-;'::' - - - - - --

Circle yes or no.

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a toy? yes no l
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c!
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15 the 0J '----_ a toy? yes no

Is the ~ a pet? yes no

Is the @ a pet? yes no

Reading sight words: yes, no 309

Point to and say the words has and and at the top of the page. Ask the child to repeat each word and spell it.
Then have him or her trace the words. At the bottom of the page, help the child read each sentence and write
has or and to complete it.

Spots and Stripes

Read the word. Trace the word.

has and

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- -::-"n,:: . -!'" - - - - - -,- - - - -:' -,:, ------------------ ... - .;~-

Write has or and to complete the sentence .

The dog _ _ _ __
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The tiger _ _ _ _ __ zebra have (115.

310 Reading sight words: has, and

Point to ond say the word my at the top of the page. Ask the child to repeat the word and spell it. Have him or her trace
the word. Then have the child write my on the blank line. At the bottom of the page, help the child read each sentence and
write my to complete it. Ask him or her whose ear is in the last sentence. (It's an elephant's ear!1

My, My, My!

Read the word. Trace the word.
,(I!;)
My~ •

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Write my to complete the sentence .

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That is

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That is

That is v.
That is NOT tiX!
Reading sentences 311
 Point to and say the words I and we at the top of the page. Ask the child to repeat each word and spell it. Have him or
her trace the words. At the bottom of the page, ask the child to look closely at the pictures and write I or We to complete
each sentence. Help him or her read the sentences.

On the Playground
Read the word. Trace the word.

I We
- - - - - - - - - - - - <:- - - - - - - - - - - --

Write I or We to complete the sentence.

can go on the •

can go on the

312 Reading sentences

Ask the child to color the cards. Then help him or her cut them out. Place the cards picture side up on a table and have the
child match the pictures with the word cards on page 315.

Picture Cards
Color the cards. Cut out the cards.
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r----------------------------+------------------------ ----~

~----------------------------r------------------------ ----

~ ___________________________ _L ___________________________ ~

----------------------------~------------------------- ---

Matching pictures and words 313

Help the child cut out the cards. Place them word side up on a table and have the child match the words with the picture
cards on page 31 3.

Word Cards
Cut out the cards.
r----------------------------T----------------------------

mop van
r----------------------------t----------------------------,

tub pen
r----------------------------~------------------------ ----

ham bag
~ __ --------------------------L------------------------___ ~

web rug
____________________________ 1 ___________________________ _

Matching pictures and words 315

Ask the child to look closely at the pictures at the top of the page. Help him or her identify what is happening in each
picture. At the bottom of the page, help the child read each question and circle the answer yes or no.

I Can! Can You?

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-,

Circle yes or no.

Can a hug? Can a sing?

yes no yes no

Can a hop? Can a run?

yes no yes no

Reading sentences; logical thinking 317

 Answer Key
As the child completes the pages in this section, review his or her answers. When you take the time to
correct the work and explain mistakes, you're showing your child that you feel learning is important.

page 289 page 290 page 291

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page 292 page 293 page 294

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What Are They Making? What Will Happen Next?
Color what !hoy modB
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page 295 page 296 page 297

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Next, Pleasel Rows of Rhymes More Rows of Rhymes

Orc" w!.at will haPl*' _ color the pic;tu""
Colo< the one !hal rI>ymeo wi'" the ~,.. pidurtl In each raw.

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318 Answers
page 298 page 299 page 300

On-the-Go Rhymes Dress-Up Rhymes Art Rhymes

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page 304 page 305 page 306

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Answers 319
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