What It Is: This
Living and Non-Living Things – Picture Identification Activity helps young learners distinguish between objects that are alive and those that are not. Students color the pictures of living things and put a cross through the pictures of non-living things, making the concept hands-on and easy to understand. The worksheet includes a variety of images such as a fish, child, tree, dog, mushroom, laptop, lamp, and more—perfect for reinforcing science vocabulary and observational skills.
This worksheet follows the previous activity
“Living & Non-Living Picture Examples” and leads into the next interactive resource
“Drag-and-Drop Sorting Cards” for extended practice.
Why Use It: This worksheet gives students a simple yet effective way to practice identifying living and non-living things. It strengthens classification skills, supports early science standards, and builds understanding of basic life science concepts such as growth, movement, and life processes.
How to Use It: • Have students color all the pictures that represent living things.
• Ask them to place an X or cross on all the pictures that represent non-living things.
• Encourage discussion: “What makes something living?” “How do you know?”
• Use it as a science warm-up, center activity, homework task, or assessment check.
Grade Suitability: Best suited for
Kindergarten–Grade 1.
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Kindergarten: Introduces classification and basic science concepts.
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Grade 1: Reinforces identifying characteristics of living vs. non-living things.
Target Users: Designed for
teachers, homeschooling parents, early childhood educators, and
ESL instructors teaching foundational life science concepts through visual, hands-on learning.
