Enhance your child's reading proficiency with our specially designed worksheets tailored for ages 4-9. At Kids Academy, our engaging activities promote essential skills, from phonics to comprehension, ensuring a strong reading foundation. These worksheets are crafted by educational experts to make learning fun and effective, aiding in vocabulary expansion and fostering a love for reading. Perfect for early learners and primary school students, they provide an interactive, enjoyable path to literacy. Explore our diverse collection and watch your child thrive academically, while developing a lifelong passion for reading.


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Beginning Sounds Worksheet
Beginning Sounds Worksheet

Beginning Sounds Worksheet

Test your child's knowledge with this colorful worksheet! Before beginning, have your kids recite the alphabet and sound them off. Give examples and ask them to do the same, then help them circle the beginning sound of each picture to complete the exercise.
Beginning Sounds Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 40
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 40
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 13
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 13
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 13
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Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 45
Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 45

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 45

Adding 2-digit Numbers: Page 45
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Set-up Quest Worksheet
Set-up Quest Worksheet

Set-up Quest Worksheet

Have your students mastered checkmates? However, they may not know the proper way to set up a chessboard. Ask them if they know how and show them images of the correct set-up.
Set-up Quest Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 73
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 73
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 73
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Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 19
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 19
Adding up to 50 Without Regrouping: Page 19
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Vehicles Worksheet
Vehicles Worksheet

Vehicles Worksheet

This worksheet helps kids visualize vehicles in different environments. They can trace each vehicle and read basic sentences about it to learn how it moves in each environment. It's a great way to boost their reference skills.
Vehicles Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 27
Adding up to 1000 with Regrouping: Page 27
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 59
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 59
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 59
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Graphs: Thanksgiving Treats Worksheet
Graphs: Thanksgiving Treats Worksheet

Graphs: Thanksgiving Treats Worksheet

Enjoy Thanksgiving treats with this fun PDF worksheet! Kids will count the treats and choose which graph accurately shows the number of each item. From turkey to cranberry sauce to pie slices, children will develop visual discrimination and graphing skills while assigning value to pictures.
Graphs: Thanksgiving Treats Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 57
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 57
Adding up to 100 with Regrouping: Page 57
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Baa Baa Black Sheep: Vocabulary Worksheet
Baa Baa Black Sheep: Vocabulary Worksheet

Baa Baa Black Sheep: Vocabulary Worksheet

Exposing readers to various vocab helps their reading abilities grow. This cheery worksheet uses pictures to show what wool is and isn't, helping readers with visual discrimination. Having concrete images for new words is essential for emerging readers, and this is an enjoyable way to strengthen the skill.
Baa Baa Black Sheep: Vocabulary Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 17
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 17
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 17
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 14
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 14
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 14
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Adding up to 50: Page 59
Adding up to 50: Page 59

Adding up to 50: Page 59

Adding up to 50: Page 59
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Reading: Decode It Worksheet
Reading: Decode It Worksheet

Reading: Decode It Worksheet

Look at the picture and circle the word that names it. This exercise helps kids practice picture cues and decoding words, with the same beginning sound. It builds their fluency and comprehension, giving them the skills to read unfamiliar words.
Reading: Decode It Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 17
Adding up to 50: Page 17

Adding up to 50: Page 17

Adding up to 50: Page 17
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Adding up to 50: Page 10
Adding up to 50: Page 10

Adding up to 50: Page 10

Adding up to 50: Page 10
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 59
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 59
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 59
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The Statue of Liberty Printable Worksheet
The Statue of Liberty Printable Worksheet

The Statue of Liberty Printable

Introduce the iconic Statue of Liberty with our printable worksheet. Perfect for learning about US symbols and their importance!
The Statue of Liberty Printable
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In the Busy City Word Problems Worksheet
In the Busy City Word Problems Worksheet

In the Busy City Word Problems Worksheet

Take a stroll and help your child solve math word problems with this fun printable from Kids Academy! Colorful images make the scenarios more enjoyable. Have them read the problem carefully and solve the matching equation. Check the box next to the answer to mark it as correct!
In the Busy City Word Problems Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 13
Adding up to 1000: Page 13

Adding up to 1000: Page 13

Adding up to 1000: Page 13
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Word structure worksheet: syllables
Word structure worksheet: syllables

Finding Syllables Word Structure Worksheet

Have your kid clap and count syllables in words to improve their reading and spelling! Use this word structure worksheet for a fun activity - syllables!
Finding Syllables Word Structure Worksheet
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Early reading skills are fundamental building blocks for a child's overall academic success and cognitive development. During the ages of 4-9, children are in a critical period for language acquisition and literacy skills. Proficiency in reading at this stage significantly affects all future learning, as nearly every subject relies on reading ability. When parents and teachers prioritize improving these skills, children are more likely to understand and engage with other subjects such as math, science, and social studies.

Furthermore, early reading competence fosters a love of learning and curiosity, making children more eager and confident learners. This age range is also vital for developing vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Delayed reading abilities can lead to struggles with verbal communication and understanding complex concepts, affecting academic performance and self-esteem.

Parents and teachers who invest time in reading activities create a nurturing and supportive learning environment. This includes shared reading, interactive stories, and using phonics-based approaches, all of which contribute to a child’s ability to decode words and understand text. Ultimately, strong early reading skills empower children to become independent learners and set a positive trajectory for their educational journey and lifelong opportunities.