Enhance your child’s reading skills with our engaging worksheets designed for ages 4-9! Our collection of age-appropriate activities focuses on developing vital reading abilities, including phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary. Each worksheet is crafted to spark interest and promote learning through fun exercises that challenge young readers at the right level. With a variety of formats—such as matching games, fill-in-the-blanks, and short passages—children can practice and improve their skills comfortably at home or in the classroom. Empower your child's literacy journey today with our carefully curated reading skills development worksheets that make learning enjoyable and effective!


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Sight Word Archery Worksheet
Sight Word Archery Worksheet

Sight Word Archery Worksheet

Read the words list with your kids, pointing at each one. Ask them to do the same. Help them find the arrows with those words and trace the line to the target in the centre.
Sight Word Archery Worksheet
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Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet
Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet

Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet

Preschoolers can learn to identify letter sounds by focusing on beginning sounds. This cute and colorful worksheet reviews the hard “j” sound. Kids can point it out by naming the words and circling only those starting with the “j” sound. Read the text out loud and listen closely!
Letter Sounds: J Printable Worksheet
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Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet
Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet

Let's Spell Sight Words Worksheet

Help your kids spell tricky sight words by asking them to spot differences in the sentences of activities they do regularly. This worksheet contains incomplete sentences, with the correct spelling of the word in the options for them to fill in. Get them to look out for words with the wrong spellings.
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Feeling Words: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet
Feeling Words: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet

Feeling Words: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet

This worksheet helps students infer characters' traits and feelings by reading The Boy Who Cried Wolf. They choose the correct emotion for each character to improve their story comprehension. A great resource for the reading classroom, it teaches an essential comprehension skill.
Feeling Words: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Worksheet
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Silent e worksheet
Silent e worksheet

Silent E Words Worksheet

The letter e is amazing - it changes words without making a sound! Boost spelling and phonics with this Silent e worksheet from Kids Academy - fun and colorful!
Silent E Words Worksheet
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Sight Word Sentences Worksheet
Sight Word Sentences Worksheet

Sight Word Sentences Worksheet

Improve reading fluency! Have students fill in the blank with the correct sight word to complete sentences. Sight words are often tricky to decode - they don't follow phonics or spelling rules. To read smoothly, young learners must know them by memory. Use this printable and help kids master their sight words!
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Letter G Sounds Worksheet
Letter G Sounds Worksheet

Letter G Sounds Worksheet

Help emerging readers build confidence by giving them practice identifying hard "G" with this free PDF worksheet. They'll use picture clues to name the words, and practice fine-motor skills tracing circles around the corresponding pics. It's a great way to introduce or reinforce hard "G" words.
Letter G Sounds Worksheet
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Reading skills development is crucial for children aged 4-9, as this period forms the foundation for their lifelong learning and literacy. Parents and teachers should prioritize reading education because these skills significantly influence a child's academic success and overall cognitive development.

At this stage, children learn phonemic awareness, vocabulary building, and comprehension skills, all of which are vital for effective communication and expression. Strong reading skills also foster critical thinking and imagination, as children engage with stories and information, stimulating their creativity and curiosity about the world.

Moreover, proficient reading can enhance a child’s confidence and motivation, making them more enthusiastic learners. Children who struggle with reading may face increased academic challenges, leading to frustration and a potential negative self-image. Investing time and resources in cultivating these skills helps to bridge the achievement gap and promotes equity in education.

Additionally, strong early reading skills contribute to better performance in other subjects, as reading is fundamental for understanding mathematical problems, scientific concepts, and historical contexts. Creating a supportive environment—filled with encouragement, resources, and shared reading experiences—can empower children during these formative years, setting them on a path toward a brighter future.