And it’s a great time to get your early learners all set for winter break with these fun Christmas same or different worksheets!

Recognizing objects that are the same and objects that are different is such a critical skill for preschool and kindergarten-aged students.

It’s the basis for number and letter literacy, which makes preschool a perfect time to practice this foundational skill.

These fun holiday-themed worksheets are perfect way to get more practice in before winter break begins!

And it’s just a cute Christmas activity to share when your students have presents on the brain.

Keep reading to get your set. And, for more fun with winter, take a look at our Spanish and English Arctic Animal learning cards!

What You’ll Need to Use These Christmas Same or Different Worksheets

To use these Christmas themed same and different printables, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are used below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Printer (with ink)
• Printer paper
• Laminator (optional)
• Dry erase markers (optional)
• Hole punch (optional)

This same or different learning activity includes four visual discrimination worksheets – two that challenge students to find the same Christmas ornaments and two that help them to spot the different one.

Along with the color worksheets, blackline versions of each page are also included.

Plus, there’s a full answer key and a teaching script inside, so you can just print and go. No prep required!

How to Use the Christmas Same or Different Worksheets with Early Learners

There are several ways you can use these visual discrimination activities with your students.

Of course, you can print the worksheets, hand them out, and call it a day.

When your learners are antsy or you’re running short on time, this is definitely a good idea!

But if you have a little time to prep, you can also let them color in the blackline versions and create their own activity.

They can use the same colors to color their ornaments the same and different colors to color the different one on each row.

You could also print the answer key and cut the sections into strips. Place them on a ring for self-checking at math centers!

Or laminate them and let students use them with dry erase markers. That way, you can print and prep once and use them again and again.

These are perfect take-home activities for students to have over winter break too.

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They say things like “I don’t want that one! I want THAT ONE!”

Learning how to tell items that are similar apart from those that are different is an important skill for preschoolers to develop and these fun apple matching worksheets can help!

These preschool printables feature a fun apple theme that is perfect for back to school and fall learning!

Keep reading to see how to get your copy.

If you enjoy these worksheets for preschoolers, be sure to check out some of our other preschool worksheets and activities, including our cupcake letter matching activity and our preschool big and small worksheets!

Apple Preschool Matching Worksheets

To use these apple preschool matching worksheets, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

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• Printer paper
• Pencils

These apple printables for preschool are easy to use!

There’s a color version and a line art version (in case you want to save on ink or if you want the kids to color them in themselves).

Just hand out a set and let the kids look at each apple on the left side.

Then they can find the matching apple on the right side and draw a line to connect the matching pair.

These are good practice for recognizing similar items because some of the apples have shared characteristics, such as color and shape.

Preschoolers may have to look at each item for a while before finding the one that matches.

And that’s okay! Give them plenty of time and try to keep the lesson fun.

This product also includes a full answer key, so you can print the answer pages and let kids see which items match on their own!

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We always find so many different types of leaves, even in our local neighborhood.

Looking at leaves from different (and sometimes, the same) trees is an excellent opportunity to practice visual discrimination with early learners.

To reinforce this skill, I decided to make a leaf version of our printable visual discrimination lesson – these same or different leaf worksheets!

These are wonderful for helping early learners practice recognizing similar and different objects, especially during autumn!

Keep reading to get your set.

And, for more fun with leaf learning, take a look at our Match A Leaf! Preschool Counting Game!

Printable Fall Same or Different Leaf Worksheets

To use these same or different leaf worksheets with early learners, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Printer (with ink)
• Printer paper
• Pencils
• Laminator (optional)
• Dry erase markers or dry erase crayons (optional)
• Hole punch
• Brass paper fasteners (optional)

This product includes two sets of visual discrimination worksheets: one set in color and another in line art.

A full answer key is also included, along with instructions.

Whenever I print a line art version, I always use colorful Astrobright paper. Especially if I can find a color that matches my theme.

You can print and go with these. No prep required!

Simply hand them out for students and help the kids practice looking for and spotting the differences in detail on each page.

Want to use this as a reusable center activity? Keep reading!

Fall Leaf Visual Discrimination Early Center Activity

You can make these leaf same and different worksheets into a reusable activity in just a couple of steps.

Simply print the pages at half size (two to a page) and laminate them.

After cutting the pages apart, use a hole punch to put a hole in the top left corner of each one.

Connect them with a brass paper fastener and you’re done!

Students can use a dry erase marker or dry erase crayon to complete each page.

Wipe them clean afterward and use them again and again!

Take a look at the video below to see this resource in use!

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It’s the scent of apple season around the corner!

As much as I love summer (and I do), fall is easily my next favorite season. And one of the reasons I love fall so much has to do with apples.

I’ll be honest here. I have never been apple picking. But it’s definitely on my bucket list to try with the kids.

I have, however, used apples as an early childhood theme for years (like almost all primary teachers).

And I’m excited to share a brand new apple-themed early resource: Apple Alike! Apple Same or Different Worksheets!

This is a wonderful and simple way to practice visual discrimination with early learners during fall!

Read on to see how you can use this with your students and to find out how to get your copy.

Need more apple-themed learning ideas? Try these Apple Ten Frame Counting Mats!

Apple Alike! Apple Same or Different Worksheets

To use these apple same or different worksheets with students, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Printer (with ink)
• Printer paper or Astrobright paper (optional)
• Laminator (optional)
• Dry erase markers (optional)

This product includes:

• Two color “Find the Same Apples” activities
• Two color “Find the Different Apple” activities
• Blackline versions of all worksheets
• Answer key
• And instructions for use!

There are two activities that help students practice recognizing the same object, as well as two that help students practice spotting the different object.

The answer key shows the correct choices for each activity. Easy grading for the win!

The color version features brightly colored apples to engage students.

The blackline version for each activity still features the differences in pattern for students to spot each activity.

Apple Visual Discrimination Activity for Centers

You can also make this into a center visual discrimination activity in just a few steps!

I like my center activities to be a little smaller, so I tend to print the pages at half size. But you can use them at full size, if you like.

After you print each page, laminate it.

Then use a hole punch to place a hole in the top left corner of each page.

For centers, I prefer to use the color version, but if you prefer to use the blackline, AstroBright paper adds a nice pop of color!

Once you finish punching holes, use a ring or a paper fastener to connect them.

Let students use them with dry erase markers over and over again!

See this product in action below!

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I don’t think so.

When you’re trying to get early learners into the rhythm of a new school year in late summer, a fun ice cream-themed learning activity can help a ton.

So if you’re working on recognizing objects, these ice cream same and different worksheets are a simple resource for preschoolers and kindergartners!

These are easy to use for individuals or small groups. And you can work on each concept separately!

Read on to get your set of these early education worksheets. And, don’t miss our Ice Cream Vowel Sound Sorting Activity too!

Compare Cones! Ice Cream Same and Different Worksheets

To use these printable ice cream same and different worksheets, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Printer (with ink)
• Printer Paper
• Pencils
• Laminator (optional)
• Dry erase markers or dry erase crayons (optional)

This product includes:

• Two find the same ice cream cones worksheets
• Two find the different ice cream cone worksheets
• A full answer key
• And a set of instructions!

If your students are ready, you can introduce finding the same object and finding the different object in the same lesson.

But if you need to work on one at a time, show students how to examine each ice cream cone to find the similarities.

Then, introduce finding the different object in a separate lesson.

Reuse these at early centers by laminating the pages and letting students complete them with dry erase markers.

Don’t forget to use the answer key!

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Try some of these other fun ice cream learning activities!

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Nothing says “summer is here” quite like an ice cream cone.

Personally, I can eat ice cream all year long, but it’s especially great during warm weather.

When my kids are laying around on a warm afternoon, I like to share simple activities to keep them engaged, instead of just sitting in front of a screen.

Which is why I’m sharing these free ice cream coloring pages today – in case any of you are dealing with the same summer break situation.

Keep reading to get your set – free!

If your little one enjoys these ice cream themed printables, be sure to check out our fun print or digital ice cream preschool shape sorting activity too! 

Ice Cream Colors! Printable Ice Cream Coloring Pages

To use these ice cream coloring pages, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Printer (with ink)
• Printer paper
• Crayons

This product includes eight different ice cream coloring sheets, including cones, popsicles, and push pops.

There’s no right or wrong way to color each picture, so you can just hand out crayons or colored pencils and let the kids go wild.

Of course, it’s possible that you’ll end up with green ice cream, but hey. That’s art for you.

Our youngest one wanted to use a ton of colors for her push pop. 

And, of course, she couldn’t pass up a chance to add a few “sprinkles” to her ice cream cone!

These coloring sheets would be a fantastic art activity to use with our ice cream unit. It’s got plenty of fun ice cream themed activities for early learners. 

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One of the wonderful things about preschool is that you don’t have to teach a whole lot of math. After all, you’re working with kids that are four to five years old.

So it’s really a time for introducing the very basics of mathematics: shapes, sizes, counting, numbers, and so on.

I thought we’d add a fun twist to working on counting with Piglet with these cookie counting worksheets for preschool!

These printables include practice for counting to ten and matching like objects – two skills that are important to cover in preschool.

Read on to see how to get a copy of these for your students!

And, if you enjoy this printable, check out our Ice Cream Preschool Shape Sorting Activity to practice shape differentiation with early learners! Don’t miss our other fun preschool worksheets and activities too!

Cookie Counting Worksheets for Preschool

To use these cookie counting worksheets for preschool, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links provided here for convenience. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

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• Pencils
• Laminator (optional)
• Dry erase crayons (optional)

This product includes two worksheets – one set featuring color cookies and one set with line art cookies (if you want to save on ink).

Students count the chocolate chips in each cookie and then draw a line to match it to a cookie with the same amount of chips on the opposite side.

Each worksheet has five rows, so kids only have to match one cookie on the left side to another cookie on the right side.

With Piglet, we started by counting the number of chocolate chips in the first cookie.

Then we went to the right side to find the cookie with the same number of chips. Then she drew a line to match them up.

After that, there was no stopping her!

A full answer key is provided for these worksheets as well.

If you want to reuse these cooking counting worksheets at math centers, just laminate them and let students use dry erase markers!

Scroll down to get your cookie counting worksheets for preschool!

Be sure to try some of these other preschool learning activities!

And find more ways to work with early learners on my Learning for Little Ones Pinterest board!

To get your copy of our Cookie Counting worksheets for preschool, click the image or the link below to pick it up free in my Teachers Pay Teachers store!

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Farm animals are basically synonymous with fall, aren’t they? When I think of autumn, I picture golden leaves, harvesting, and farms.

So I thought this would be a neat time to add some more preschool worksheets – a set of farm-themed fall counting worksheets!

These are so cute for learning to count to ten! They feature adorable little pigs, chicks, hens, horses, and even farm equipment!

If you’re planning a farm field trip, these would be a perfect way to add a math lesson while getting the kids excited for what they’ll see!

Want to share more farm fun with the kids?

Check out our list of farm books for kids, our Farm Do-A-Dot Shape Mats, and our Farm Animal Flashcards too!

Preschool Worksheets: Farm Fall Counting Worksheets

To use these fall counting worksheets, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

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• Printer paper
• Pencil

Working on counting is always fun with kids. There are so many ways to reinforce this concept.

Along with these worksheets, you can use counting bears, Unifix cubes, or even DIY manipulatives, such as buttons, coins, and pom-poms.

These are simple enough for kids to complete on their own, but directions are provided on each page as well.

As kids count the number of each object, they can write the number in the boxes.

There is a worksheet featuring barns and tractors too – not just farm animals.

With our little one, we counted each object. This is a good way to reinforce one-to-one correspondence.

Then she wrote the number in the box.

This set of worksheets also includes a line art version (if you want to save your color ink) and a full answer key.

By the way, if you use the line art version, let the kids color in the farm objects afterward!

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Our youngest learner has always wanted to jump ahead to what she called “big stuff”. She’s a self-motivated child and she loves working on resources on her own.

In the early years, though, it’s important to keep learning as fun as possible.

Which is why this list of fun preschool matching worksheets is perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners!

There are several themes here, so you can use one of these resources at almost any time of the year.

And you can make them into reusable activities in just a few steps!

Read on to get the full list. Be sure to check out our list of engaging apple books for preschoolers while you’re here!

How to Use Preschool Matching Worksheets

These are no-prep resources, so you can truly just print them and go.

If you use these matching worksheets as a one-time lesson, you’ll only need a few items: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Printer (with ink)
• Printer paper
• Pencils
• Laminator (optional)
• Dry erase markers (optional)

Each of these preschool resources contains instructions and an answer key.

Just print them out, read the instructions together, and off they go!

If you want to reuse any of these at centers, simply laminate the pages and let students complete them with dry erase markers. Wipe clean and they’re ready to go again the next day.

Check out the full list below.

If you choose one of these, I’d love to know which one your students liked the best!

Preschool Matching Worksheets for Early Learners

These are a few early learning resources that can help preschoolers and kindergartners practice matching up similar objects!

Each set of worksheets features a different theme that you can use year round!

Plus, you can also use these printables to introduce or reinforce new skills, including counting to ten, spelling with sign language, and recognizing ordinal numbers!

Turn any of these worksheets into math or literacy center activities by laminating the pages and letting students use them with dry erase markers!

Snowflake Preschool Matching Worksheets

Learn about recognizing similar objects during winter with these snowflake matching worksheets!

Since the snowflakes are similar at first glance, this is a good resource for early learners who have practiced recognizing similar objects before.

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Pumpkin Preschool Ordinal Number Worksheets

Learn how to count with ordinal numbers and practice matching skills with these pumpkin-themed worksheets!

A lesson is included to explain how to count with ordinal numbers. Then students can practice matching up each pumpkin with the correct ordinal number place.

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Cookie Counting to Ten Worksheets for Preschool

Add counting to ten to a lesson on recognizing same and different with these cookie-themed matching worksheets!

Early learners can match up the same cookies based on the number of chocolate chips on each one.

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ASL Weather Fingerspelling Worksheets

Get a head start on early literacy with these sign language fingerspelling weather worksheets!

Students will learn how to form the letters to spell each weather word. Then they can practice matching the correct ASL spelling word with the English weather word!

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Do you remember how old you were when you first learned how to recognize shapes?

I remember learning about the octagon in particular, because I started looking for STOP signs just so I could say “octagon” and feel really smart.

When you’re teaching preschool, shapes are a critical math skill to cover. The great thing is that learning shapes is a pretty fun activity already, so you don’t have to worry about making it fun.

But if you’d like to add a little more hands-on learning to this objective, these apple-themed shapes worksheets for preschool are a great way to do it!

Read on to learn how to get a copy of these shape worksheets for your early learner!

And, if you’d like to do more fun apple learning, don’t miss our Apple Matching Worksheets and our Apple Counting Puzzles!

Apple Shapes Worksheets for Preschool and Kindergarten

To use these apple shape sorting worksheets for preschool and kindergarten, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

• Printer (with ink)
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• Crayons
• Laminator (optional)
• Dry erase crayons (optional)

This set of early learning worksheets includes 12 separate shape finding worksheets with a sweet apple theme!

The following shapes are included:

• Circle
• Square
• Triangle
• Rectangle
• Heart
• Crescent
• Star
• Oval
• Rhombus
• Pentagon
• Hexagon
• and Octagon

Both color and blackline versions of each page are included in this resource.

A full answer key is included as well!

How to Use Shape Sorting Worksheets with Early Learners

There are a few ways you can use these shape sorting printables with your students.

Begin by asking if anyone can identify the shape on the apple in the top left of the worksheet.

Then introduce students to the shape word on the page. You can even have the class spell it out loud.

The directions are printed on each page. Read through them with your students and check for comprehension before beginning.

You might even want to complete one with the class to give them a head start.

Walk the students through the shape choices on the apple. See if they can spot the featured shape for that page.

After they’re done, have them count how many of the shapes they found. You can also ask them to identify the other shapes in the apple.

Ask how they could tell the difference between those shapes and the shape they were seeking for that worksheet.

If you’re using the blackline version, let students color in the apples, shape word, and apple shape activity too!

Turn this into a math center resource by laminating the pages and allowing students to use dry erase crayons to complete the activity.

See this resource in action in the video below!

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Have more apple learning fun with these activities!

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