Make listening skills and spatial understanding fun and purposeful with our Listen & Colour Worksheets. This engaging resource is designed to help students practise following directions while building vocabulary, comprehension, and attention to detail. With themes including Space, Ocean, and Farm, these worksheets offer an exciting way for students to engage with positional and instructional language through colouring.

Each worksheet includes a colouring page and two sets of instructions to choose from. One set features simple, single-step directions that are perfect for early learners or students building confidence. The second set includes multi-step instructions for students ready for more of a challenge. Teachers can choose which version best suits their students or provide both for differentiated use in the classroom. This flexible structure makes it easy to meet a variety of learning needs within the same activity.

To complete the task, students listen to or read each instruction and apply it to their worksheet by colouring the correct object, area, or character. As they work through each step, they develop listening comprehension, positional vocabulary, and the ability to follow sequenced tasks accurately. Each page also includes a built-in checklist for teachers to mark off each completed instruction, making it an excellent tool for both formative assessment and guided group work.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Follow single-step and multi-step verbal or written instructions
• ✅ Apply colour and position based on descriptive language
• ✅ Develop listening and comprehension skills in a structured context
• ✅ Build vocabulary related to objects, directions, and actions
• ✅ Practise fine motor skills and attention to detail

What’s Included:

• 3 themed colouring worksheets (Space, Ocean, and Farm)
• Two sets of instructions per theme:
  • Simple single-step instructions
  • Extended two-step instructions
• Checklist included on each worksheet for tracking progress
• Teacher guide with tips for delivery and differentiation

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets
• Coloured pencils or crayons
• Optional: clipboards or folders for portable use

How to Use:

1. Choose a theme that connects to your current topic or student interests.
2. Select the instruction set based on student readiness or group ability.
3. Read instructions aloud one at a time, or allow students to read independently.
4. Students colour the worksheet according to each instruction given.
5. Use the checklist to assess accuracy or reflect on student progress.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use in a literacy rotation to support procedural language development
• 💡 Include in EAL groups to reinforce vocabulary and position words
• 💡 Set up as a listening station with pre-recorded instructions
• 💡 Assign as a calming transition activity that builds focus and independence

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Pre-teach key vocabulary with picture cards before starting the task
• 💛 Use different coloured highlighters to model instruction-following on an example sheet
• 💛 Pair students to encourage peer modelling and discussion
• 💛 Extend the activity by having students write their own instructions for a partner to follow

Listen & Colour Worksheets are a flexible and curriculum-aligned way to build direction-following skills through a creative and student-friendly task. With multiple themes and instruction levels, this resource supports all learners in developing essential comprehension skills.