Reading and Understanding
Written Directions



 


Directions give us important information!
 

Here are some steps for
following written directions:

First, carefully read the entire set of directions 
so you know what you have to do.

 

 

Second, think about what you have to do.

 

 

Third, follow directions in the order they are written.

 

 

Fourth, don't skip any steps in the directions.

 

 
Fifth, if there's something you don't understand, ask for help!

 
 

Let's follow a set of simple directions together.
Get a scrap piece of paper and a pencil, then do the following:

1st   Draw a square.
2nd  Put a circle inside the square.
3rd  Color the circle blue.
 

Click here to see if your picture matches mine!

 

Let's try something different!

Draw an imaginary circle around the picture of a pet.


Click here to check your answer!

 

Are you ready for more practice?
Click on the dolphin for more fun.

 

 
 

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