Enhance your child's reading abilities with our expertly designed worksheets tailored for ages 5-7. At Kids Academy, we focus on improving reading skills through interactive, educational activities that engage young learners. Our printable worksheets cover essential reading components such as phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. Each exercise is crafted to build confidence and encourage a love for reading. From story-telling exercises to sight word practice, our resources are perfect for gradual skill-building. Whether for classroom or home use, these worksheets are a handy tool to support your child's reading journey, ensuring a strong foundation for future learning success.


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Community: Homes Worksheet
Community: Homes Worksheet

Community: Homes Worksheet

Help your child discover the different types of homes with this free worksheet! Full of colors and pictures, they'll assess which are suitable for people to live in. As they check each picture, they'll use their fine motor skills to draw a conclusion. They'll recognize familiar homes and learn about new ones. There's no place like home!
Community: Homes Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 11
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 11
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 11
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Starfish Adverbs Worksheet
Starfish Adverbs Worksheet

Starfish Adverbs Worksheet

Students will gain exposure to new words and parts of speech as they learn more. After nouns and verbs, adverbs are next. Ask students to give examples, like ‘quickly’ and ‘heavily’. Finally, help them circle the starfish that answer the question 'how often?' on the worksheet.
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Point of View: The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet
Point of View: The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet

Point of View: The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet

Help your child learn 1st and 3rd person point of view with our free downloadable worksheet! Using the fable The Crow and the Pitcher, learners read the sentences in each colorful box, then determine which ones are written in 1st or 3rd person. Trace a line from each box to its answer and complete!
Point of View: The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 47
Adding up to 50: Page 47

Adding up to 50: Page 47

Adding up to 50: Page 47
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Long and Short I Worksheet
Long and Short I Worksheet

Long and Short I Worksheet

Print the worksheet and have the students read "pig" and "fire". Check for understanding the difference between long and short vowels. Color in words and pictures to make learning phonics fun! This exercise is perfect for introducing the topic to your students.
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What Do We See in our Community? Worksheet
What Do We See in our Community? Worksheet

What Do We See in our Community? Worksheet

Kids can learn about citizenship and their place in the world by studying their communities. This free worksheet is a fun way to do it - kids match pictures to what they find in their local community. They can trace the lines to show where they would spot the objects. It's an excellent way to get to know their environment!
What Do We See in our Community? Worksheet
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Forms of Water Worksheet
Forms of Water Worksheet

Forms of Water Worksheet

Life on Earth needs water to survive. Luckily, water makes up 75% of the Earth's surface and comes in various forms such as rivers, oceans and lakes. Ask your kids to name other forms and use this worksheet to help them identify each type.
Forms of Water Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 51
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 51
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 51
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Long and Short O Worksheet
Long and Short O Worksheet

Long and Short O Worksheet

Help your students recognize the difference between long and short «Os» with this fun printout. Let them read and color-in "rope" and "mop" simultaneously. Listen to the different sounds, then color the words and pictures. Great for classes, it'll make your phonics lesson memorable and enjoyable.
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Counting: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Counting: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Counting: Assessment 3 Worksheet

This worksheet is great for assessing your child's counting skills. It's a bit more challenging than the usual 'count to fifty' exercises. Have them trace the lines and skip count by 10's to help them learn counting in tens.
Counting: Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 33
Adding up to 1000: Page 33

Adding up to 1000: Page 33

Adding up to 1000: Page 33
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Preschool Sight Words: Find
Preschool Sight Words: Find

Preschool Sight Words: Find

Preschool Sight Words: Find
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Preschool Sight Words: Play
Preschool Sight Words: Play

Preschool Sight Words: Play

Preschool Sight Words: Play
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Kindergarten Sight Words: White
Kindergarten Sight Words: White

Kindergarten Sight Words: White

Kindergarten Sight Words: White
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Improving reading skills in children aged 5-7 is crucial for several foundational reasons. First, these early years are a critical period for brain development and language acquisition. During this time, children are especially receptive to learning new concepts and vocabulary. Research shows that strong reading skills developed early can significantly impact a child's overall academic success and critical thinking abilities.

Second, reading proficiency at this age sets the stage for lifelong learning. Good readers are more likely to excel across all subjects, as reading is an essential skill in absorbing information and following instructions. Struggling readers may fall behind not just in literacy, but also in areas like math, science, and social studies, potentially leading to a decline in academic confidence and interest.

Third, reading enhances communication skills and creativity. Children who read regularly are exposed to a variety of writing styles, ideas, and cultures, which broadens their understanding of the world and improves their ability to express themselves.

Finally, fostering a love for reading at a young age can enhance emotional and social development. Through stories, children can learn empathy by experiencing different viewpoints and develop problem-solving skills through narrative challenges.

In summary, improving reading skills in early childhood offers a solid foundation for academic achievement, personal growth, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.