★Big and Small, Long and Short
Preschool Math Worksheet
Circle the picture.
Circle the bigger one.
Circle the smaller one.
Circle the bigger one.
Circle the smaller one.
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Preschool Big and Small, Long and Short worksheets
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About this worksheet
Big and small describe how much room a thing takes up, and a child learns them by putting two of the same thing side by side. Each box shows two pictures of one thing drawn at different sizes, and the child circles the bigger one or the smaller one. The pictures are the same kind on purpose, so size is the only difference to notice. Say the words out loud as you point: this one is big, this one is small.
Ask the child to find big and small things around the house, a big spoon and a small spoon, a big shoe and a small shoe, and to say which is which. Long and short have their own sheets, because a child who has big and small can still mix up long and short for a while. Take it slowly: four boxes are plenty for one sitting.
What your child will learn
- Tell the bigger of two pictures from the smaller
- Use the words big and small about real things
- Compare two things of the same kind
- Find big and small things around the house
Head Start ELOF standard: P-MATH 8, K.MD.A.2
Worked example
Two apples sit side by side, one large and one small. The page says to circle the bigger one, so circle the large apple.
Common mistake
Choosing the picture on the left every time, or the one with the brighter color. Size is the only thing to compare.
Helpful hint
Look at both pictures, then pick the one that takes up more (or less) room.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with big and small, long and short?
Choosing the picture on the left every time, or the one with the brighter color. Size is the only thing to compare.
How can I help my child with big and small, long and short?
Look at both pictures, then pick the one that takes up more (or less) room.
Are these preschool math worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.
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