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Shoe Glyph
In this shoe glyph learning exercise, students color the shoe according to individual responses to the directions. This would also be a good following directions exercise.
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Follow the Directions: June
In this following directions worksheet, 1st graders will either read or listen to five month of June related directions to complete a picture of a boy at the beach.
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July Following Directions Activity
In this July worksheet, students follow 6 steps and color in the letters of the word "JULY" according to the directions. Students choose colors based on their opinions about the month of July.
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September Following Directions Activity
In this September worksheet, students follow 10 steps and color in the illustrations according to the directions. Students choose colors based on their opinions about the month of September.
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Guided Reading with Confetti Eggs
First graders read the book, Confetti Eggs. Working in guided reading groups, they discuss making crafts with eggs and preview the book by looking at the pictures and making predictions. After reading the book aloud, they discuss how to...
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Following Multi-Step Directions
Fourth graders demonstrate reading and following multi-step directions. They discuss the importance of following directions when assembling something or when following map directions, then independently read through a list of...
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Following Directions Using Magic Tricks
Students recreate magic tricks in an effort to follow directions. They evaluate the clarity of their instructions and teach an apprentice how to perform a trick. They are evaluated using a rubric to note the clarity of their directions...
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Following Directions
Students explore the way astronauts practice and train to improve their efficiency in completing challenging tasks. They time and graph how long it takes to follow a list of directions. Also, they determine how practice and repetition...
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Do You See What I See?
Students listen to oral directions to reproduce a work of art. They apply their listening skills, demonstrate their ability to follow directions, and show their knowledge of directional terms to reproduce an abstract piece of art.
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What's Cooking
Third graders practice following and writing directions through the use of simple recipes. First they write directions for creating an ice cream sundae. Then they make the sundaes using the recipe written by their classmates.
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Geo-Mat
Young scholars review plane figures by playing a game that resembles "Twister." They listen to directions to locate a large example of the figure which is placed on the floor.
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Gee O Me Tree
Students follow multiple-step oral directions and review geometric shapes.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 2, Lesson 8: Can You Please Give Me Directions?
Learners participate in a guided reading experience by following directions to cut out tangrams. They listen to the directions and cut as the reading progresses.
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Follow the Leader
Students move in different directions and pathways using a variety of locomotor skills, while building on cooperative play skills used when leading or following a partner.
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MYSTERY PICTURES (Following Oral Directions)
Students draw pictures while following simple instructions. They discuss the importance of following directions explicitly. They discuss the differences between each child's work. They follow a second set of directions.
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Physical Interdisciplinary Activity
Students discover directions and their motor skills by participating in a physical education activity. In this direction following lesson, students are asked to perform certain physical actions all at once and with the teacher's...
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Follow Directions
In this following directions activity, students read the sentences in each box and follow the directions to draw the given picture in each example.
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Following Directions
In this following directions learning exercise, students read the directions to draw the pictures in each example. Students draw 4 different pictures.
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Following Directions Activity: Castle
In this following directions worksheet, students follow a set of directions that accompany a picture of a castle. Worksheet includes a reference web site.
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Following Directions
In this following directions worksheet, students follow 4 sets of directions, drawing in 4 given boxes. A web site is referenced for additional activities.
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Desert, Island, Stream
Learners demonstrate effective listening skills. For this listening skills lesson, students line up at the end of a court, and listen for instructions to run to the correct line labeled "desert," "island," or "stream."
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The Letter M
In this word and letter recognition worksheet, students explore the letter m. Students follow directions, color all of the pictures, and practice writing the letter m.
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Using the Four Main Directions in the Classroom
Students use the four main directions to locate features in the classroom. For this direction lesson, students review the 4 main directions using a world map. Students use a magnetic compass to locate the north wall in their classroom...
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Following Directions
In this following directions activity, 1st graders color the Easter basket according to the 9 directions. Students enhance their color recognition and fine motor skills.