Reading comprehension Easy Reading Worksheets for Ages 5-8 - Page 2
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Words: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Help your child develop their knowledge of prefixes and suffixes with Kids Academy! This worksheet can test their understanding of pre- and un-. Have them view the illustrations and read the words to find the targeted prefix in each row. This is a great way to enhance their words and clarify meanings!
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Yesterday's Park Fun Worksheet
Add -ed to the end of words and you get a word that happened in the past. This PDF helps your child understand this concept by giving practice examples: walk, pull, jump and smile can all be transformed into the past tense with a -ed suffix. They'll circle all the words that happened yesterday and learn about the past tense.
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Special Day Worksheet
What's your child's favorite day? Let them tell you what makes it special and what they enjoy most. With the worksheet, show them the picture and ask them to identify the day. Read the story aloud, and help them answer the questions and check the right responses.
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Questions About Stories: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Help kids understand stories by having them listen to a story and check boxes for the beginning, middle, and end. This worksheet makes it fun for even the youngest learners to recall story elements and sequence of events. Let them listen to the story from start to finish, then look at the pictures to check which part of the story they depict.
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Funny Worksheet Sight Words Worksheet
Love humor? Introduce "funny" as a sight word with this fun worksheet! Have your child read the sentence then color the word in the center. Let them use their imagination to color the silly clown in any way they like!
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Nursery Rhymes: The Bingo Song Worksheet
Introduce The Bingo Song to your little ones. Have your kids sing some words and lines aloud, while you replace letters with claps. Add other activities: tapping, patting, jumping, and use your imagination. Print our free Bingo Song Coloring Pages and let your kids color them. Get more free worksheets at our website Kids Academy.
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More About the White House Worksheet
The President of the United States lives in the White House, a huge building with 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms. It's home to the President's family, plus 6,000 visitors every day, and full of interesting stories. Teach your kids about it with this printout; help them connect the dots and learn more about this famous home. Learning never ends!
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Questions About Stories: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Winter brings snow, cold, short days, and darkness. Schools can even close due to heavy snow. Ask your child what their favourite winter activities are and what color they associate with 'winter'. This worksheet takes place in a winter forest. Look at the 4 pictures with your child, and help them identify which one shows the correct setting.
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What Does It Mean? Worksheet
Teach your child to use context clues with this engaging Kids Academy worksheet. Read the sentences and find the pink-highlighted word. Use the other words in the sentence to figure out the meaning, then check the box next to the picture that represents it.
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When Does It Happen? Worksheet
Help your kids learn about the different times of day and when events occur using this worksheet. Ask them to look at the pictures and determine which box shows when the story happened. Then, discuss how they can use this knowledge to better describe events that occur.
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Nursery Rhyme Match–Up Worksheet
This worksheet helps kids build pre-reading skills using stories they know and love! By connecting with prior knowledge, kids can develop ideas about characters and set the stage for reading strategies.
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 1 Worksheet
This worksheet tests phonetics and word recognition. Students should be familiar with past tense verbs. Read incomplete sentences, then read multiple options and help students select the correct one.
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Find and Read: Like Worksheet
Reading starts with learning sight words. This free PDF worksheet helps kids learn the word "like" in various ways. It encourages their visual discrimination skills with its colorful design and traceable lines. It's a great way to help them recognize and differentiate this common sight word from other words that look similar.
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Assessment: Aquarium Sign Worksheet
Take your kids to an aquarium and marvel at the sea creatures! Help them identify the animals they see, and ask them which one is their favorite. Look at the aquarium sign and point to each creature. Ask your kids the questions and help them circle the right answer.
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Setting of a Story Worksheet
You need characters, theme, POV, plot and setting to tell a good story. Ask your kids to explain them and use this worksheet with a story to teach them about setting. Read the story with your kids, then have them circle the picture that best shows the setting.
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Little Red Riding Hood: Illustrations Worksheet
This worksheet encourages children to analyze illustrations from familiar fairy tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood, and decide which ones match the story and which don't. It's a great way to help them recall and retell stories they've heard or read. Illustrations are important elements that help children comprehend advanced readings.
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And Worksheet Sight Words Worksheet
Help your child get a jumpstart on reading with sight words! Print out this fun worksheet and get your child to read the sentence. Point out the word "and", then color the word and enjoy the rest of the scene! It's a great way to introduce sight words and get their early reading skills going!
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Reading comprehension is crucial for children ages 5-8 because it forms the foundation for all future learning. At this age, students are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. When children understand what they read, they can engage more deeply with the material, leading to stronger academic performance across all subjects.
First, good reading comprehension skills boost confidence. When children grasp the story or information, they feel accomplished and motivated to read more. This positive cycle encourages a love for reading, which opens doors to endless knowledge and imagination.
Second, comprehension supports critical thinking. As children decode text and grasp meaning, they practice analyzing, predicting, and summarizing, which sharpens their cognitive abilities. These skills are transferable to other areas of life, aiding problem-solving and decision-making.
Third, understanding texts enhances communication skills. When children can explain or discuss what they've read, they improve vocabulary and verbal expression. This aids in classroom participation and social interactions, essential for overall development.
Lastly, good reading habits establish a lifelong learning ethic. High engagement in early reading sets the stage for ongoing academic success. Therefore, parents and teachers should prioritize reading comprehension activities and create an enriching, supportive environment that encourages young learners to delve into the world of reading.
