Elements of Life Worksheet: Identify and Encircle!
Identifying elements of life introduces children ages 3-5 to the early science concept that living things share certain needs and features, like growing, eating, or breathing, which distinguishes them from non-living objects. Encircling the correct pictures builds visual discrimination and categorization skills, requiring children to look past surface appearance and think about what makes something part of that category.
Part of the pack
Month 7: Preschool Skills Through Play | Ages 4-5
This is page 29 of the pack. Ages 4-5 · Pre-KAges 4-5 · ReceptionAges 4-5 · LKGAges 4-5
About this worksheet
- Topic:
- Science Basics
- Skill:
- Animals & Habitats (Living Things - Animals): Learn about animals, homes, food, and characteristics.
- Pack:
- Page 29 of 33 in Month 7: Preschool Skills Through Play | Ages 4-5.
How to use this worksheet
Look at all the pictures on the page together and talk briefly about what each one shows. Ask your child which pictures represent something related to living or growing, thinking together about clues like whether it can move, eat, or grow on its own. Have them encircle each picture they identify as an element of life using a pencil or crayon. Once finished, review the encircled pictures together and talk about why each one qualifies.
Materials needed
- Pencil
- Crayons
Extension activities
- 1Talk about which elements of life your family sees or uses every day, like water, food, or sunlight.
- 2Draw your own picture representing one element of life and explain your choice out loud.
- 3Go on a short walk and point out real-world examples of the elements identified on the worksheet.
- 4Sort a small group of picture cards into living and non-living categories as a related classification activity.
- 5Care for a simple plant together, observing what it needs to grow over several days.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
Published · Last reviewed
More from Month 7: Preschool Skills Through Play | Ages 4-5
Number Names Worksheet: Trace, Count, and Match Numbers 1-5!
Ages 3-5
Rhyming Words Matching Worksheet for Preschoolers
Ages 3-5
Big or Small? Size Sorting Worksheet for Preschoolers
Ages 3-5
Pentagon Fun: Shape Recognition and Craft Activity Worksheet
Ages 3-5
Color Sorting Fun: Cut and Paste Worksheet for Preschoolers
Ages 3-5
Flags Crossword Puzzle Worksheet for Kids
Ages 4-6
Semi-Circle Shapes Worksheet for Kids
Ages 3-5
Letter 'y' Worksheet: Trace, Match, and Color!
Ages 3-5
Related worksheets
The Sudoku Safe: Picture Sudoku and 4x4 Number Sudoku Puzzle
Ages 7-8
Lateral Thinking Riddles for Kids: Six Riddles and Yes/No Mystery Cards
Ages 9-10
Code-Breaker: Printable Secret Code Logic Game for Two Players
Ages 9-10
Twenty Questions Game for Kids: 16 Cut-out Mystery Suspect Cards
Ages 7-8
Odd One Out: Defend It. Reasoning Worksheet for Ages 9-10
Ages 9-10
Diwali Night Seek-and-Find: Colour the Street and Spot 8 Things
Ages 4-6
Is It a Fair Test? Claims, Adverts and Paper Helicopters
Ages 9-10
Escape the Museum at Night: Printable Escape Room Puzzle for Kids
Ages 7-8
Guides for this topic
Age-Appropriate Problem-Solving Activities: Building Critical Thinkers from the Ground Up
Discover fun, age-appropriate problem-solving activities for children ages 1-8. Build critical thinking, logic, and reasoning skills through play-based learning.
Critical Thinking Activities That Actually Work for Young Children: Building Tomorrow's Thinkers Today
Discover proven critical thinking activities for young children. Age-wise logic games, questioning techniques, and hands-on ideas to build thinking skills at home.
Preparing Your Child for a Rapidly Changing World: Essential Skills for Future Success
Discover the essential 21st century skills your child needs for future success. Practical tips on creativity, critical thinking, digital literacy & emotional intelligence for ages 1-8.
Reviews
Every worksheet for ages 3–5, no watermark
Members download the full library of 1,000+ worksheets and every activity pack without watermarks or daily limits. One year costs ₹999 in India or $20 elsewhere.
See membership plansOr download any worksheet free with a watermark (5 a day).