Welcome to our "Improving Reading Skills Worksheets" for ages 6-8! These engaging and interactive worksheets are designed to boost reading proficiency in young learners. With a variety of exercises, including vocabulary building, comprehension activities, and phonics practice, our materials cater to different learning styles. Each worksheet promotes critical thinking and encourages kids to explore the joy of reading. Perfect for home or classroom use, these resources support the development of essential literacy skills in fun, creative ways. Help your child become a confident reader and watch their love for books grow! Explore our collection today for an enriching learning experience.


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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.
Starfish Adverbs 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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Open Syllables Worksheet
Open Syllables Worksheet

Open Syllables Worksheet

Before beginning this worksheet, make sure your child knows what open syllables are. If not, take time to teach them with examples. Then, help the writer finish her book by circling words with open syllables. She needs your child's help!
Open Syllables 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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Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring
Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring

Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring

Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring
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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 for children ages 6-8 is crucial for their overall development and educational success. At this age, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. Strong reading skills provide the foundation for comprehension across subjects, which is vital as they encounter more complex material. When children can understand what they read, their ability to communicate, express ideas, and engage critically with information improves dramatically.

Additionally, proficient reading contributes to a child's confidence and motivation to learn. Children who struggle with reading may experience frustration and discouragement, leading to a negative attitude toward school. By fostering good reading habits and skills, parents and teachers can help cultivate a lifelong love for literature and learning.

Besides academic benefits, reading enhances vocabulary, cognitive skills, and empathy as children explore diverse characters and cultures. It promotes family bonding, as parents reading to children can spark discussions and shared experiences, reinforcing the joy of reading.

Ultimately, prioritizing reading skills in early childhood sets the stage for successful learning trajectories, improves literacy rates, and empowers children to become informed and engaged citizens. For teachers and parents, investing time and resources in reading development is an invaluable contribution to a child's future success.