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Free printable PDFs · ages 3–4

Preschool Worksheets (Ages 3–4): Free Printable PDFs

Free preschool worksheets for 3 and 4 year olds, picked from every section of the site: letter and number tracing, shapes, colours, counting, patterns and first word games.

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Kindergarten worksheets

Preschool is also called pre-K or nursery in some countries (LKG in some schools).

Free preschool worksheets: colour red, counting objects and the circle shape

What children usually learn at ages 3 to 4

  • Holding a crayon and making lines, circles and simple shapes
  • Recognising some letters, especially the ones in their own name
  • Counting up to five or ten objects, one at a time
  • Naming the main colours and shapes
  • Listening for rhymes and following simple position words like in, on and under

Every child grows at their own pace. These are typical skills, not a checklist, and play matters far more than paper at this age.

Worksheets by subject

The best worksheets for preschool

Start with one short page a day. Choose a different subject each day so it always feels new.

Letters and pencil control

Big, bold capitals are easiest for little hands. Use crayons or chunky pencils.

Alphabet tracing worksheets A to Z

Alphabet tracing A to Z

Trace capital letters with a picture for each one. Start with the letters in your child’s name.

Number tracing worksheets 1 to 10

Number tracing 1 to 10

Big dashed numbers with arrows and pictures to count. Perfect for first number writing.

Numbers and early maths

Lots of counting with real objects first, then these pages to practise.

Counting Objects 1 to 10 worksheet level 1: six count-and-circle cards with groups of one to five, and four count-and-write cards

Counting Objects 1 to 10

Level 1 counts groups up to five, a great place to begin.

More or Less worksheet level 1: four “circle the group with more” rows and two “circle the group with fewer” rows, using dogs, ice creams, rockets, flowers, fish and mushrooms

More or Less

Circle the group with more or fewer pictures. Level 1 is ideal for this age.

Patterns (AB and ABC) worksheet level 1: six AB pattern rows (apple, banana, apple, banana …) where children circle what comes next, plus a row of circles to colour their own AB pattern

Patterns (AB and ABC)

AB picture patterns and a pattern to colour. Clap the pattern out loud too.

Printable number charts 1 to 20, 1 to 50 and 1 to 100

Number charts

The 1 to 20 chart with number words is lovely on the fridge for daily counting.

Shapes and colours

Name, trace and find shapes and colours, then hunt for them around the house.

Shapes worksheets for kids

Shapes

Ten shapes to trace, join the dots and find. Start with circle, square and triangle.

Colour worksheets for kids

Colours

Ten colours to trace, circle and colour, each with a hidden picture.

Words and listening

Early grammar for preschoolers is mostly about listening and talking.

Letter B sound worksheet: trace B and b, circle the pictures that start with /b/ and match pictures to first sounds

Letter sounds a to z

Circle the pictures that start with each sound. Begin with the letters in your child’s name.

Rhyming Words worksheet level 1: join five pairs of rhyming pictures (cat and hat, frog and log, bee and tree, star and car, mouse and house), then circle the rhyming word in six pairs

Rhyming Words

Match rhyming pictures like cat and hat. Say the words aloud together.

Opposites worksheet level 1: join five pairs of picture opposites (hot and cold, big and small, up and down, happy and sad, day and night), then circle the opposite of six words

Opposites

Big and small, hot and cold: match the picture opposites.

Prepositions In, On, Under worksheet level 1: a rule box and nine picture scenes (a cat in a box, a ball on a table, a dog under a table and more) where children circle in, on or under

Prepositions In, On, Under

Circle where things are: in, on or under. Act it out with a teddy first.

A simple week of practice

Ten minutes a day is plenty. Here is one easy way to spread the pages across a week:

  1. Monday: trace one letter from the alphabet set.
  2. Tuesday: count and circle on the counting page.
  3. Wednesday: one shape or one colour page, then a hunt around the house.
  4. Thursday: one number tracing page.
  5. Friday: a word game: rhymes, opposites or in, on and under.

Tips for preschoolers

  • Stop while it is still fun, even if the page is not finished.
  • Let your child colour, scribble and talk about the pictures. It all counts.
  • Use stickers or stamps instead of writing answers if pencils are hard work.
  • Say the words and numbers out loud as you go.

Ready for kindergarten worksheets?

When your child can count ten objects, trace most capital letters and enjoys sitting for a page, try our kindergarten worksheets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a 3 year old learn?

Most 3 year olds are learning to hold a crayon, count a few objects, name some colours and shapes, and enjoy songs and rhymes. Play, talk and stories matter most at this age.

Are worksheets good for preschoolers?

Short, playful worksheets can help with pencil control and early skills, as long as they are fun. Keep sessions to five or ten minutes and mix them with hands-on play.

What should a 4 year old know before kindergarten?

It helps if children can recognise some letters, count to ten, name the main colours and shapes, and hold a pencil. Every child is different, so do not worry if some skills come later.

Which preschool worksheet should we start with?

Start with shapes or colours, which feel like colouring. Then add letter tracing and counting.

Are these worksheets free?

Yes. Every worksheet is free for home and classroom use, with no sign-up. Please share the page link rather than re-uploading the PDF.

Can you make a worksheet on another topic?

We would love to hear your idea. Email us at parentoven@gmail.com.

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