Water cycle Worksheets for Kindergarten

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The Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each water cycle word by following the dotted lines.

1. water

2. mist

3. cloud

4. rain

5. cycle

6. river

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. When water heats up and turns into vapor, it is called  

2. Water vapor cools and forms  

3. Water that falls from clouds as rain or snow is called  

4. The water cycle is powered by the  

Part C: True or False

Read each sentence. Circle True or False.

1. The water cycle has no beginning or end — it keeps repeating.

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2. Evaporation turns liquid water into water vapor.

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3. Rain comes from the ground, not the sky.

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The Water Cycle

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The Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each water cycle word by following the dotted lines.

1. ocean

2. snow

3. steam

4. drops

5. collect

6. sun

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. Water collects in oceans, lakes, and  

2. Clouds form when water vapor  

3. Snow is a type of  

4. The  

Part C: True or False

Read each sentence. Circle True or False.

1. Condensation happens when water vapor cools and forms clouds.

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2. The water cycle only works in summer.

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3. Water can fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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The Water Cycle

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Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. rain

2. cloud

3. vapor

4. cycle

5. water

6. steam

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Water falls from the sky as  

2. The sun heats water and it turns to  

3. A white puffy  

4. Water goes around and around in a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Rain falls from clouds.

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2. Ice is hot water.

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3. The sun helps water go up into the sky.

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Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Trace the Words

Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.

1. water

2. cloud

3. vapor

4. rain

5. steam

6. cycle

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Tiny drops of water make a  

2. When clouds get heavy, we get  

3. Hot water turns into  

4. The water  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Clouds are made of tiny water drops.

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2. Rain falls up into the sky.

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3. Water can turn into vapor when heated.

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The Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. The four main steps of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and  

2. Evaporation happens when the  

3. Water vapor rises into the sky and cools to form  

4. When clouds get heavy with water drops,  

5. Water collects in rivers, lakes, and  

6. The process of water vapor turning into liquid water in clouds is called  

7. Groundwater that soaks into the earth is called  

8. The water cycle is also called the  

9. Rain, snow, and hail are all types of  

Part B: Match the Steps

Draw a line from each water cycle step to its description.

1.

evaporation

→

water gathers in oceans and lakes

condensation

→

water falls as rain or snow

precipitation

→

water vapor forms clouds

collection

→

liquid water turns to water vapor

The Water Cycle

Medium

The Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. The sun provides  

2. Water evaporates most quickly on  

3. Water vapor that rises cools and  

4. Clouds are made of millions of tiny water  

5. When precipitation falls on mountains, it can become a  

6. Water that plants release into the air is called  

7. The water we drink has been through the water cycle  

8. Fog forms when water vapor condenses close to the  

9. Ice and snow on mountains  

Part B: Match the Locations

Draw a line from each location to the type of water found there.

1.

in the sky as clouds

→

groundwater

falling from the sky

→

liquid saltwater

collected in an ocean

→

precipitation (rain/snow)

underground

→

water vapor / water droplets

The Water Cycle

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Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Water from lakes goes up as  

2. Vapor rises and forms a  

3. Heavy clouds drop  

4. Rain flows into rivers and  

5. The  

6. Water keeps moving in a  

7. Puddles dry up because of the  

8. Cold air turns vapor back into  

9. A  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

rain

→

water falling from sky

vapor

→

water turned to gas

cloud

→

fluffy shape in sky

cycle

→

goes round and round

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Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The sun makes water warm and it rises as  

2. When vapor cools, it makes a  

3. Water that falls from clouds is called  

4. Rain fills up ponds, rivers, and  

5. Then the  

6. This pattern is called the water  

7. Snow and rain are both types of  

8. Warm air helps water go  

9. Clouds are made of many tiny water  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

sun

→

heats the water

cloud

→

holds water drops

rain

→

falls from the sky

lake

→

collects rainwater

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Hard

The Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. What powers the water cycle?

2. What is EVAPORATION?

3. What is CONDENSATION?

4. Which is NOT a form of precipitation?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. The water cycle is called a 'cycle' because it  

2. Water evaporates from oceans and then  

3. The step AFTER evaporation in the water cycle is  

4. Plants help the water cycle by releasing water through  

5. Water that runs into rivers and lakes after rain is called surface  

The Water Cycle

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The Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the correct answer for each question.

1. What happens to water vapor when it rises high into the cold sky?

2. Which best describes the water cycle?

3. What causes water to evaporate from the ocean?

4. Where does water GO after precipitation falls on land?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word on the line.

1. During the water cycle, the same water is  

2. Precipitation that soaks into the ground becomes  

3. The water cycle helps provide fresh  

4. Water vapor is invisible; it becomes visible when it  

5. The step in the water cycle where water returns to Earth's surface is  

The Water Cycle

Hard

Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What happens when the sun heats water in a puddle?

2. What is it called when vapor turns back into water drops?

3. Where does rain go after it falls on the ground?

4. Which step comes first in the water cycle?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. When water heats up and rises, it is called  

2. Vapor cooling into water drops is called  

3. Rain and snow falling down is called  

4. The water cycle starts over because of the  

5. Water moves from the ground to the sky and  

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Water Cycle

Name:

Date:

Grade: Kindergarten

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What do we call water turning into vapor?

2. What are clouds made of?

3. What do we call rain, snow, or hail falling from clouds?

4. Why does the water cycle keep going?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Water vapor goes up and forms  

2. When clouds hold too much water, it falls as  

3. The three main steps are evaporation, condensation, and  

4. After rain falls, water flows into streams and  

5. The  

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What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These water cycle worksheets help kindergarten students develop essential science skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Evaporation: Understand how heat causes water to change from liquid to gas
• Condensation: Explain how water vapor cools and forms clouds
• Precipitation: Identify rain, snow, sleet, and hail as forms of precipitation
• Water Collection: Understand how water collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans
• Cycle Continuity: Explain how the water cycle repeats continuously in nature

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Many kindergartners think rain comes from the ground or from inside clouds magically appearing, rather than understanding that water vapor from oceans and lakes rises into the sky and forms clouds first.
• Children often mix up evaporation and condensation because both involve water changing form. Reinforce that evaporation is liquid becoming vapor when heated, while condensation is vapor becoming liquid when cooled.
• Some kids believe the water cycle only happens during rain or in summer. Help them see that evaporation, condensation, and collection are happening all the time, even on sunny winter days.

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