★Tall and Short
Preschool Math Worksheet
Circle the picture.
Circle the taller one.
Circle the shorter one.
Circle the taller one.
Circle the shorter one.
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Preschool Tall and Short worksheets
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About this worksheet
Tall and short are about height: how far a thing reaches up from the ground. A child hears the words all the time, a tall tree, a short boy, but only learns them by comparing two real things standing side by side. Each box on this page shows two pictures of the same thing drawn at different heights, and the child circles the taller one or the shorter one.
Because the pictures are the same kind, height is the only difference. Say the words aloud as you point, and then practice with real things: stand a tall cup and a short cup on the table, a tall tree and a short flower in the garden, and ask which is which. Children often call the bigger one tall, so keep asking which one reaches up higher.
What your child will learn
- Tell the taller of two pictures from the shorter
- Use the words tall and short about real things
- Compare two things of the same kind
- Find tall and short things around the house
Head Start ELOF standard: P-MATH 8, K.MD.A.2
Worked example
Two candles stand side by side, one reaching high and one low. The page says to circle the taller one, so circle the candle that reaches higher.
Common mistake
Calling the wider picture tall. Tall is only about how high it reaches.
Helpful hint
Look at where the top of each picture stops.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with tall and short?
Calling the wider picture tall. Tall is only about how high it reaches.
How can I help my child with tall and short?
Look at where the top of each picture stops.
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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