Push and Pull Worksheets for Early Elementary Science
In early elementary science, students explore basic physical forces like pushing and pulling. They learn how objects move when a force is applied, and how these actions are part of everyday life. This topic helps children understand motion, cause and effect, and simple problem-solving through hands-on experiences.
Here you’ll find a variety of push and pull worksheets, interactive lessons, and quizzes designed for kindergarten to grade 2. Teachers can use these materials to introduce or review concepts in class, assign them as homework, or print them for hands-on activities. All resources are free to use, copy, and adapt for your students’ needs.
Materials (7 materials)
Lesson
How forces change motion
This kindergarten classroom material helps students explore how forces change motion by identifying pushes and pulls, ordering steps of a rolling ball down a ramp, and filling in blank words to reinforce understanding of speed, direction, and collisions through simple questions and activities.
Science · Kindergarten · New · Oct 15, 2026
Test
Forces quiz for kindergarten
A kindergarten forces quiz where students identify pushes and pulls through simple questions and pictures, practicing recognizing types of forces and directions in everyday actions. The activity includes selecting correct images based on push or pull actions.
Science · Kindergarten · New · Oct 15, 2026
Lesson
Push or pull? Exploring forces
Students identify and classify push and pull actions through simple questions and hands-on activities, such as filling in the blanks and organizing actions in order, to understand basic concepts of forces at the kindergarten level.
Science · Kindergarten · New · Oct 15, 2026
Worksheet
Forces and motion for young learners
This material helps first-grade students practice understanding forces and motion by identifying pushes and pulls, recognizing gravity, and sequencing steps in a ball’s movement through simple questions and activities. It encourages hands-on exploration and observation.
Science · Grade 1 · New · Oct 15, 2026
Worksheet
Push and pull: speed and direction
This classroom material helps kindergarten students practice identifying and understanding push and pull actions through engaging questions and hands-on activities. Students explore concepts of force, speed, and direction by observing toy cars and objects, learning how different pushes and pulls affect movement.
Science · Kindergarten · New · Oct 15, 2026
Test
Push and pull quiz
This kindergarten quiz helps students practice identifying pushes and pulls in daily activities through simple questions, such as selecting which actions involve pushing or pulling, and differentiating between the two types of force. It encourages recognition and understanding of basic physics concepts at an early learning level.
Science · Kindergarten · New · Oct 15, 2026
Worksheet
Push and pull practice
This activity helps kindergarten students practice identifying pushes and pulls through questions and sorting tasks related to playground actions. They analyze actions to determine whether they involve pushing or pulling forces, enhancing their understanding of basic physics concepts.
Science · Kindergarten · New · Oct 15, 2026
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Questions teachers ask
What do push and pull worksheets teach young students?
Push and pull worksheets help students recognize and describe how objects move when pushed or pulled, building a foundation for understanding forces and motion.
Can I edit or customize the push and pull worksheets?
Yes, you can copy any worksheet from the library and adapt it to fit your lesson plans or the needs of your students.
Are these materials suitable for push and pull kindergarten lessons?
Yes, the worksheets and lessons are designed for kindergarten through grade 2, with activities appropriate for young learners.