Color the Arrows PDF Worksheet Freebie
If you want to work on visual-spatial skills and directionality, check out this ready-to-go one-page worksheet – Color the Arrows PDF. Your students have to color in the arrows according to the code based on the direction of where the arrow is pointing. You can download it for free at the bottom of this blog post.
WHAT SKILLS DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE WITH THIS ACTIVITY?
This free printable helps kids work on the following skills:
- Fine motor skills
- Visual spatial skills
- Directionality
- Left and right awareness
Left or Right Worksheets – Laterality Directionality
HOW DO YOU COMPLETE THIS ACTIVITY?
Print the worksheet page after you download it. Follow the color coding on the top of the page. If the arrow is facing:
- up color the arrow red.
- down color the arrow green.
- left color the arrow blue.
- right color the arrow yellow.
HOW TO GET ACCESS TO THE FREE COLOR THE ARROWS PRINTABLE
All you need to do is follow these three steps to access the printable page for preschoolers, kindergarten students, elementary and homeschool students:
- Sign up to receive the emails from Your Therapy Source. If you already get our emails, you can enter your email in the box. You will not be subscribed twice.
- You will be redirected to download the PDF format file of the printable activity.
- Print or screen share the activity.
OTHER WAYS TO COMPLETE THE ACTIVITY
Here are a few options to modify or differentiate this activity:
- Print on cardstock paper and laminate it. Use wipe-off markers to write on the free printable.
- Mark up the PDF using the something like Kami to color in the arrows.
- Use dot markers to indicate the correct colors of the arrows rather than coloring each one of them in.
- Make it easier by: printing it in color so the child does not have to read the words.
- Make it more difficult by: reducing the size of the page so the arrows are smaller for the children to color in.
- Add in physical activity by: adding in movement when the activity is complete. Follow the arrows – jump up, down, left and right!
WHY ARE THESE SKILLS IMPORTANT FOR THE CHILDREN TO PRACTICE WITH THIS COLOR THE ARROWS PDF FREE PRINTABLE?
Here are more details about this free printable and why the skills are important to practice.
VISUAL SPATIAL AWARENESS
The definition of visual-spatial relations is the ability to visually perceive two or more objects in relation to each other and to yourself.
In this activity, children are working on: learning directionality and positional phrases (up, down, left, right).
Good visual spatial skills are important for tasks such as math, navigating the environment, following directions, and solving puzzles. Children develop visual spatial skills by participating in activities such as building with blocks, playing video games, and participating in sports. Check out more spatial awareness activities.
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FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Fine motor skills refer to the ability to control small muscles in the hands and fingers. For example in this activity, the children have to: pick up and use writing tools such as crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color in the arrows.
Get more fine motor activity ideas.
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Gross motor skills are the ability to use large muscles to complete tasks. Examples of gross motor skills include walking, running, jumping, climbing, and throwing.
For example, in this activity, the children have to: jump up, down, left, and right following the patterns of the arrows.
Get more gross motor activity ideas.
Which Way?
VISUAL MOTOR SKILLS
Visual motor skills are the ability to use information from our visual system to guide our motor system. This can include skills such as catching a ball, writing, drawing, and cutting with scissors. Visual motor skills involve the coordination of both large and small muscles.
For example, in this activity the children have to: color in the lines.
Get more visual motor activity ideas.
VISUAL SCANNING SKILLS
Visual scanning skills refer to the ability to look at a visual display and take in the information quickly and efficiently. This can be useful in a variety of settings, from reading a book to finding a specific item in a store.
For example, in this activity children have to: find the matching arrows.
Read more about visual scanning activities.
VISUAL DISCRIMINATION SKILLS
Visual discrimination skills are the ability to see visual differences between similar objects. For example, in simple terms being able to tell the difference between a circle and a square. These skills develop throughout childhood and continue to improve into adulthood. Visual discrimination skills are important for many everyday activities such as reading, writing, and driving. They can also help with problem-solving and critical thinking.
For example, in this activity the children are working on: determining the difference between the four arrows.
Read more about visual discrimination skills.
WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO USE THIS ACTIVITY?
The free printable is great to use for:
- Fine Motor stations
- Brain breaks
- Early finishers
- Occupational Therapy Session
- Physical Therapy Session
- Carry over activities at home
- School breaks
- Anytime kids need some extra motor skill practice!
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