I Can Follow Directions – Draw and Color Worksheets for Kindergarten & Grade 1

I Can Follow Directions – Draw and Color for Kindergarten and Grade 1

What Is “I Can Follow Directions – Draw and Color”?

I Can Follow Directions – Draw and Color is a reading and following directions activity for Kindergarten and Grade 1 children.

This bundle includes 6 worksheets. Each worksheet has a familiar scene and simple instructions for children to follow.

Children first read and understand the instructions. Then, they draw and add the requested items to the scene. After completing the drawing, they color the picture according to the given directions.

This makes the activity more than just a drawing or coloring task. Children need to read, think, understand, remember, and follow instructions to complete each worksheet.

Purpose of This Activity

These following directions worksheets help children practice several important skills at the same time.

• Reading: Children read simple sentences and instructions.
• Reading comprehension: They think about what each sentence means.
• Following directions: They carefully follow each step to complete the scene.
• Attention: They focus on the details in the instructions.
• Working memory: They remember what they have read and decide what to add.
• Cognitive skills: Children read, understand, make decisions, and complete a task.
• Fine motor skills: Drawing and coloring help strengthen hand control.
• Confidence: Completing the activity gives children a sense of achievement.

Because each worksheet includes several tasks, children can practice multiple skills in one activity.

What’s Inside?

There are 6 printable worksheets in this bundle.

Each worksheet includes:

1. A familiar scene.
2. Instructions to draw and add items to the scene.
3. Instructions to color the scene.

The 6 Scenes

• 🍳 The Kitchen
• 🚜 The Farmhouse
• 🛋️ The Living Room
• 🛏️ The Bedroom
• 🏫 The Classroom
• 🌳 The Park

These draw and color worksheets are a simple and engaging way to help young children build reading comprehension, following directions, attention, working memory, and fine motor skills while having fun.

Perfect For

These Kindergarten worksheets and Grade 1 worksheets can be used at home, in the classroom, or as extra reading practice.

They are especially useful for children who are learning to read simple sentences and follow written directions.

If you enjoy this bundle, explore our other resources such as Phonics, Reading, Grammar, and Sight Words.