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🗣️ Language & speaking: Kindergarten Readiness Printables

60 free printables for 6 language & speaking skills — 10 each — for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Talk all day: name things, ask “what happened next?”, sing, and let your child finish your sentences.

💬 Picture Talk 👂 Listen and Do 🔗 Two Ideas, One Sentence 🎶 Rhyme Time 😊 How Would You Feel?🗨️ Retell the Story

💬 Picture Talk

Skill: Talks in sentences.

Picture Talk 1: On the Farm

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Picture Talk 2: At the Beach

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Picture Talk 3: In the Garden

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Picture Talk 4: At the Zoo

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Picture Talk 5: In the Kitchen

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Picture Talk 6: Things That Go

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Picture Talk 7: Weather

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Picture Talk 8: Toys & Play

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Picture Talk 9: In the Forest

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Picture Talk 10: Outer Space

Talks in sentences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

👂 Listen and Do

Skill: Follows one- and two-step directions.

Listen and Do 1: On the Farm (1-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Listen and Do 2: At the Beach (1-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Listen and Do 3: In the Garden (1-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Listen and Do 4: At the Zoo (1-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Listen and Do 5: In the Kitchen (1-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Listen and Do 6: Things That Go (2-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Listen and Do 7: Weather (2-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Listen and Do 8: Toys & Play (2-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Listen and Do 9: In the Forest (2-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Listen and Do 10: Outer Space (2-step)

Follows one- and two-step directions (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

🔗 Two Ideas, One Sentence

Skill: Uses sentences with two or more ideas.

Two Ideas, One Sentence 1: On the Farm – “and”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Two Ideas, One Sentence 2: At the Beach – “because”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Two Ideas, One Sentence 3: In the Garden – “but”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Two Ideas, One Sentence 4: At the Zoo – “then”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Two Ideas, One Sentence 5: In the Kitchen – “and”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Two Ideas, One Sentence 6: Things That Go – “because”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Two Ideas, One Sentence 7: Weather – “but”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Two Ideas, One Sentence 8: Toys & Play – “then”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Two Ideas, One Sentence 9: In the Forest – “and”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Two Ideas, One Sentence 10: Outer Space – “because”

Uses sentences with two or more ideas (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

🎶 Rhyme Time

Skill: Recites rhymes and sings songs.

Rhyme Time 1: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Rhyme Time 2: Humpty Dumpty

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Rhyme Time 3: Jack and Jill

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Rhyme Time 4: Hey Diddle Diddle

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Rhyme Time 5: Baa, Baa, Black Sheep

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Rhyme Time 6: Hickory Dickory Dock

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Rhyme Time 7: Little Miss Muffet

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Rhyme Time 8: Mary Had a Little Lamb

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Rhyme Time 9: The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Rhyme Time 10: Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Recites rhymes and sings songs (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

😊 How Would You Feel?

Skill: Expresses feelings.

How Would You Feel? 1: Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

How Would You Feel? 2: Surprised, Tired, Calm, Excited

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

How Would You Feel? 3: Sad, Happy, Scared, Surprised

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

How Would You Feel? 4: Angry, Calm, Excited, Tired

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

How Would You Feel? 5: Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

How Would You Feel? 6: Surprised, Excited, Calm, Tired

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

How Would You Feel? 7: Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

How Would You Feel? 8: Surprised, Excited, Calm, Tired

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

How Would You Feel? 9: Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

How Would You Feel? 10: Surprised, Excited, Calm, Tired

Expresses feelings (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

🗨️ Retell the Story

Skill: Retells stories and experiences.

Retell the Story 1: Nia and the Missing Hen

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Retell the Story 2: Teo's Big Shell

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Retell the Story 3: Lily's Sunflower

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Retell the Story 4: Omar's Zoo Day

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Retell the Story 5: Pancake Morning

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Retell the Story 6: The Late Bus

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Retell the Story 7: Snow Day

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Retell the Story 8: The Red Kite

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

Retell the Story 9: Little Owl Can't Sleep

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Retell the Story 10: The Box Rocket

Retells stories and experiences (kindergarten readiness) · Pre-K & Kindergarten

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Frequently asked questions

Why do language & speaking matter for kindergarten?

Talking in sentences, following directions, rhymes and songs, feelings and retelling. Talk all day: name things, ask “what happened next?”, sing, and let your child finish your sentences.

Are these printables free?

Yes — free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account.

What ages are they for?

Pre-K (ages 3–5) and Kindergarten (ages 5–6).

More readiness areas: Early reading · Early writing · Early maths · Thinking & reasoning · Motor skills · Social & emotional skills · All readiness skills · Checklist

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