★Push and Pull
Preschool Science Worksheet - Building Confidence
Circle the picture.
Circle the picture that shows pushing.
Circle the picture that shows pulling.
Circle the picture that shows lifting.
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Preschool Push and Pull worksheets
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About this worksheet
A push and a pull are the two forces a preschooler already uses a hundred times a day, and telling them apart comes down to one question: is the thing going away from you, or coming along behind you? Every question here shows two pictures of a friendly character and a wagon. In one the character is behind the wagon and the wagon rolls away, which is a push. In the other the character walks ahead and the wagon follows by its handle, which is a pull. You read one short sentence aloud and your child points, so nothing has to be read.
The ready sheet gives a small clue about what each word means. The practice sheet asks the plain question. The stretch sheet describes what the child wants to happen, such as sending the wagon ahead or having it follow along, and asks what they would do. Act each one out afterwards with a real box, a real wagon or a toy, because a force is something you feel in your arms before it is something you can name.
What your child will learn
- Match the word push to a picture of pushing
- Match the word pull to a picture of pulling
- Tell from the picture whether the wagon is being pushed or pulled
- Pick the push or pull that makes something move the way you want
Head Start ELOF standard: P-SCI 5, K-PS2-1
Worked example
You ask which picture shows pushing. In one picture the character is behind the wagon and it rolls away, and in the other the wagon follows behind the character. The wagon rolling away is the push, so your child points to it.
Common mistake
Calling every hard effort a push, especially when both hands are used, without checking which way the object goes.
Helpful hint
A push sends it away from you. A pull brings it along behind you.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with push and pull?
Calling every hard effort a push, especially when both hands are used, without checking which way the object goes.
How can I help my child with push and pull?
A push sends it away from you. A pull brings it along behind you.
Are these preschool science 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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