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General Knowledge worksheets for ages 3 to 5. General knowledge worksheets help children notice, compare, and think about the world around them. Explore colors, shapes, sorting, matching, mazes, puzzles, measuring, and more, all ready to print on A4 paper.
- 27 free PDF packs
- 229 printable pages
- A4 size
- Ages 3–5
Hands-on first. Worksheets are one tool among many. Use short sessions of 5 to 15 minutes, add play, songs, and books, and stop when your child has had enough.
How to Print These Worksheets on A4 Paper
Tap Download PDF on any worksheet pack. It saves to your device.
Open the PDF and choose Print. Select A4 paper.
Choose “Actual size” or 100% scale, not “Fit.” This keeps lines and rulers correct.
Pick “Draft” or print only the pages you need. Black and white works for most pages.
27 Free General Knowledge Worksheet Packs
Colors
Learn color names with matching, sorting, and tracing.
Shapes
Trace, match, and find circles, squares, triangles, and more.
Tracing
Trace lines, curves, shapes, and paths to build pencil skills.
Matching Cards
Cut-out memory cards to play a matching game.
Matching Worksheets
Draw lines to match identical pictures.
Sorting
Cut and paste to sort by color, kind, and where things live.
Shadow Matching
Match each picture to its shadow.
Cut and Glue
Cut out the pictures and glue them in the right place or order.
Drawing
Draw the other half and draw your own ideas.
Trace the Path
Trace the path from start to finish with a pencil.
Circle the Shape
Find and circle the matching shapes.
Good or Bad
Sort healthy choices and sometimes treats.
Positions
Learn position words: on, in, under, next to, and above.
Sizes
Compare sizes: big, small, biggest, and smallest.
Dot to Dot
Connect the dots in number order to reveal a picture.
Cut and Paste
Cut-and-paste sorting and ordering activities.
Puzzles and Mazes
Mazes of every size to build thinking and pencil skills.
Spot the Differences
Find 5 differences between two pictures. Answers are included.
Circle 2 Matching Pictures
Find and circle the two pictures that are the same.
Things That Go Together
Match pairs of things that go together.
Sudoku
Easy 4 x 4 picture and number sudoku puzzles with answers.
Measuring Things
Measure with a ruler and compare lengths.
Geography
Land and water, directions, maps, and the world around us.
Science
Living things, plants, the five senses, and more.
Circle the Color
Circle things that match each color word.
Weather
Weather words, weather charts, and dressing for the weather.
Things That Do Not Belong
Find the picture that does not belong in each row.
Tips for Using These Worksheets
- Start with your child’s interest. Pick a pack that matches what they are curious about this week.
- Do one or two pages at a time. Short and happy beats long and tiring.
- Use crayons, pencils, or finger tracing. Chunky crayons are easier for small hands.
- Celebrate effort. Praise trying, not perfect lines.
- Reuse pages. Slide a page into a clear sleeve and use a washable dry-erase marker.
- Pair with real play. Count real objects, trace letters in sand, and sing the alphabet.
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Credits and Sources
- Illustrations: Twemoji by Twitter, Inc. and other contributors, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Images were resized and some were turned into shadows.
- Letter font: Andika by SIL International, licensed under the SIL Open Font License.
- Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
- CDC: Milestones by 5 Years
These worksheets are free for personal use at home and for use with children in your own classroom or childcare setting. Please do not sell or republish them. They are general educational resources, not a test or a diagnosis. Always supervise children with crayons, pencils, and scissors. If you have a concern about your child’s development, talk with your child’s doctor or teacher.