Boost your young learner's reading abilities with our comprehensive "Improving Reading Skills" worksheets designed for children ages 5-9. Our engaging activities focus on honing crucial reading skills such as comprehension, phonics, vocabulary, and fluency. Created by educational experts, these worksheets are tailored to meet various learning needs and foster a love for reading. Whether used in the classroom or at home, each worksheet is crafted to make learning a fun and rewarding experience. Watch your child's confidence soar as they practice and improve their reading skills with Kids Academy’s high-quality printable resources.


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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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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!
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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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Preschool Sight Words: Find
Preschool Sight Words: Find

Preschool Sight Words: Find

Preschool Sight Words: Find
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Kindergarten Sight Words: White
Kindergarten Sight Words: White

Kindergarten Sight Words: White

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

Preschool Sight Words: Play

Preschool Sight Words: Play
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Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring
Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring

Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring

Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring
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Improving reading skills for children ages 5-9 is crucial because it lays the foundation for lifelong learning and academic success. At this age, children transition from learning how to read to reading to learn. Mastery of reading enables them to access and absorb information efficiently, which is vital for understanding subjects across their curricula. Reading also expands their vocabulary, enhances comprehension skills, and sharpens critical thinking.

Reading fluency instills confidence, fostering a positive attitude towards school and learning. It helps bridge socioeconomic disparities, offering every child a more equal opportunity to excel academically. Beyond academics, strong reading skills enrich children's imaginations and stimulate creativity, allowing them to explore diverse worlds and ideas.

For parents and teachers, investing in reading from an early age establishes strong communication skills and a solid grasp of language, benefiting social interactions. Encouraging a love for reading at a young age makes children more likely to become independent learners who value education.

Ultimately, prioritizing reading skill development for ages 5-9 creates lifelong learners, capable critical thinkers, and well-rounded individuals, supporting both their immediate educational journey and their future endeavors.