Discover our curated collection of Reading Skills Development Worksheets, specially designed for children ages 3-9. These engaging, educational printables cover key reading essentials, including phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. Tailored to cater to different skill levels, our worksheets make learning to read a fun and rewarding experience. With colorful illustrations and interactive activities, children can boost their confidence and achieve reading milestones effectively. Whether at home or in the classroom, these worksheets are the perfect resource to support young learners on their reading journey. Unlock their potential today with Kids Academy!


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Words with Sound N Reading Worksheet
Words with Sound N Reading Worksheet

Words with Sound N Reading Worksheet

Young readers will love the colourful pictures and simple sight words on this download worksheet. They can trace their way through the maze as they help the cute squirrel reach his acorns, finding words with the sound "n" as they go. It's a fun way to work on reading skills - they won't even realise they're learning!
Words with Sound N Reading Worksheet
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Spell the Word Worksheet
Spell the Word Worksheet

Spell the Word Worksheet

Spelling can be fun for your students with this colorful worksheet. Ask them to identify what the boy is doing in each picture, then check the correct spelling of the words. Let them practice and have fun while learning!
Spell the Word Worksheet
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Let's Look for Consonants Worksheet
Let's Look for Consonants Worksheet

Let's Look for Consonants Worksheet

Help kids learn consonants and words that start with them. Ask them to recite the alphabet, then explain consonants are all letters but the 5 vowels. Use the worksheet to ask them to circle items without a consonant. Emphasize that's 21 consonants.
Let's Look for Consonants Worksheet
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Sight Word Archery Worksheet
Sight Word Archery Worksheet

Sight Word Archery Worksheet

Read the words list with your kids, pointing at each one. Ask them to do the same. Help them find the arrows with those words and trace the line to the target in the centre.
Sight Word Archery Worksheet
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What Sound Is it? Worksheet
What Sound Is it? Worksheet

What Sound Is it? Worksheet

Have your child say the words for the pictures on this fun worksheet. As he or she sounds out the word, your child will use the provided letter choices to complete it, building reading and phonics skills. Visual cues make it easier to identify the correct beginning, middle, or end sound.
What Sound Is it? Worksheet
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Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet
Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet

Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet

Preschoolers can learn to identify letter sounds by focusing on beginning sounds. This cute and colorful worksheet reviews the hard “j” sound. Kids can point it out by naming the words and circling only those starting with the “j” sound. Read the text out loud and listen closely!
Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet
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Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet
Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet

Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet

Help your kids spell tricky sight words by asking them to spot differences in the sentences of activities they do regularly. This worksheet contains incomplete sentences, with the correct spelling of the word in the options for them to fill in. Get them to look out for words with the wrong spellings.
Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet
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Feeling Words: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet
Feeling Words: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet

Feeling Words: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet

This worksheet helps students infer characters' traits and feelings by reading The Boy Who Cried Wolf. They choose the correct emotion for each character to improve their story comprehension. A great resource for the reading classroom, it teaches an essential comprehension skill.
Feeling Words: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet
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Silent e worksheet
Silent e worksheet

Silent E Words Worksheet

The letter e is amazing - it changes words without making a sound! Boost spelling and phonics with this Silent e worksheet from Kids Academy - fun and colorful!
Silent E Words Worksheet
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Sight Word Sentences Worksheet
Sight Word Sentences Worksheet

Sight Word Sentences Worksheet

Improve reading fluency! Have students fill in the blank with the correct sight word to complete sentences. Sight words are often tricky to decode - they don't follow phonics or spelling rules. To read smoothly, young learners must know them by memory. Use this printable and help kids master their sight words!
Sight Word Sentences Worksheet
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Letter G Sounds Worksheet
Letter G Sounds Worksheet

Letter G Sounds Worksheet

Help emerging readers build confidence by giving them practice identifying hard "G" with this free PDF worksheet. They'll use picture clues to name the words, and practice fine-motor skills tracing circles around the corresponding pics. It's a great way to introduce or reinforce hard "G" words.
Letter G Sounds Worksheet
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Reading skills development for children ages 3-9 is foundational for their lifelong learning and success. During these critical years, children's brains are highly adaptable and receptive to language acquisition. Developing strong reading skills at a young age sets the stage for academic achievement across all subjects. It fosters cognitive development by enhancing vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, and imagination.

Parents and teachers play pivotal roles in shaping these skills. Early reading experiences also contribute to emotional and social development. They promote empathy by exposing children to diverse perspectives and cultures through stories, and enhance social skills through shared reading activities.

Neglecting reading skills during this crucial period can lead to challenges in later academic ventures, potentially causing learning deficits and lower self-esteem. Children who struggle with reading are more likely to be disengaged with their education, impeding overall performance and future opportunities.

By prioritizing reading skills development through interactive read-alouds, phonics programs, and access to a variety of books, parents, and teachers set children on a path to becoming confident, lifelong readers and learners. This investment not only benefits individual children but also contributes to a more knowledgeable, empathetic, and capable society.