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Different Practice Activities
Printable Nursery, LKG and UKG worksheets that help children spot the object that is different in a group using shape, size, colour and position clues.
Practice that builds confidence
What children learn
These Different practice worksheets build early visual discrimination for Nursery, LKG and UKG children. Children look closely at a set of pictures and identify which one is not the same, strengthening observation, comparison and attention to detail.
The printable activities include simple groups of objects where one picture differs by shape, size, colour, direction, pattern or category. Children may circle, tick, colour or mark the different item, giving them repeated practice with the core Same Different skill.
Different activities teach children to compare objects one feature at a time. A child may notice that three balls are round but one picture is a cube, or that most leaves point up while one points down. This supports early reasoning, vocabulary and readiness for maths, reading and sorting tasks.
How the skill progresses
Practice usually begins with very clear differences, such as one big object among small ones or one animal among fruits. It can then move to closer visual checks: a changed colour, a missing part, a different direction or a different pattern. This gradual progression helps Nursery children participate while giving LKG and UKG children more careful challenges.
Parent routine at home
Use one worksheet at a time and ask, “Which one is different? How do you know?” Encourage your child to point before marking the answer. If the page has four pictures, have the child compare two at a time: “Are these the same? What changed?” You can extend the idea with everyday objects, such as three spoons and one pencil, or two red blocks and one blue block.
Classroom use for teachers
Teachers can use these printables in small groups, morning work, revision folders or fine motor centres. Read the instruction aloud, model one example and then let children work independently. For mixed ability groups, ask confident children to explain the difference using words like same, different, bigger, smaller, colour, shape, left, right, top and bottom.
Common errors to watch for
Some children choose the most attractive picture instead of the different one. Others rush and mark the first item they see. Gently guide them to compare all pictures before answering. If a child struggles, cover part of the row and compare only two pictures first, then add the others back.
Free printable PDF download
Use this different worksheets for nursery lkg ukg page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
The worksheets focus on one clear early-learning skill: finding what is different. Clean picture groups, simple response actions and child-friendly layouts reduce confusion while still giving meaningful practice. A helpful strategy for children is: look, compare, tell why, then mark. Saying the reason aloud turns guessing into real thinking.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What does a child practise in Different worksheets?
The child practises finding the object that is not the same as the others. This may involve noticing a different shape, size, colour, direction, pattern or category.
Are these worksheets suitable for Nursery children?
Yes. Nursery children can begin with clear picture differences and simple actions such as pointing, circling or colouring the different object.
How can I help my child explain the answer?
Ask, “How is this one different?” Then offer words such as bigger, smaller, different colour, turned around or not the same shape. This builds observation and language together.
What if my child keeps guessing?
Slow the task down. Ask the child to compare two pictures first, then look at the full group. Encourage the routine: look at all, compare, tell why and then mark.
Can these pages be used in an LKG or UKG classroom?
Yes. Teachers can use them for small-group work, independent practice, revision, fine motor centres or quick observation activities during the Same Different topic.
Is this different worksheets for nursery lkg ukg free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this different worksheets for nursery lkg ukg as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this different worksheets for nursery lkg ukg include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.