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    Discover the perfect resource to ignite young minds with our Normal Reading Fiction Worksheets for Ages 4-9. At Kids Academy, our engaging, age-appropriate worksheets are designed to enhance early reading skills while fostering a love for storytelling. Featuring a variety of fun activities, these printable exercises help children improve comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking through exciting fiction stories. Perfect for both home and classroom learning, our worksheets align with educational standards to ensure your child's reading journey is both rewarding and enjoyable. Unlock your child’s imagination and boost their confidence with our comprehensive collection today!


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    Prometheus story worksheet
    Prometheus story worksheet

    Prometheus Story Worksheet

    Help kids improve reading comprehension with this Prometheus story worksheet! Learn about this classic mythological tale and break down the plot into understandable parts. By doing so, children will understand the story each step of the way.
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    Cause And Effect Worksheet
    Cause And Effect Worksheet

    Cause And Effect Worksheet

    Help your kids understand cause and effect with this worksheet. Explain that cause is what happens, and effect is the result of an action or event. Ask if they understand, then direct them to read the cause in the pictures and choose the most accurate effect from the options.
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    The Ugly Duckling / El Patito Feo Worksheet
    The Ugly Duckling / El Patito Feo Worksheet

    The Ugly Duckling / El Patito Feo Worksheet

    This cute worksheet uses the story of The Ugly Duckling to help students learn Spanish. Fun pictures help make picture-word associations, while they check off the correct words to create the swan. Students won't realize they're learning - they'll just think the ducks are cute!
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    The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet
    The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet

    The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet

    Introduce your child to reading comprehension with this fascinating worksheet from Kids Academy! Featuring Aesop's fable of a thirsty crow, your child will enjoy reading and determining the central theme of the passage. This worksheet is a great way to give your child a purpose for reading while helping to build their comprehension skills.
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    How the Moon Became Beautiful Worksheet
    How the Moon Became Beautiful Worksheet

    How the Moon Became Beautiful Worksheet

    Fables are a great way for kids to learn! This Chinese fable about the moon's beauty is educational and entertaining. The PDF worksheet provides the English translations and symbols associated with the story. Kids can fill in the blanks with the correct symbols and have fun learning a new language!
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    Rhymes in Poems Worksheet
    Rhymes in Poems Worksheet

    Rhymes in Poems Worksheet

    Poems are lovely works of literature; some with rhymes, and some without. This poem for kids is full of rhymes and tells the tale of a sheep. Read it aloud to your kids, then help them circle the rhyming words.
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    Point of View Worksheet
    Point of View Worksheet

    Point of View Worksheet

    This printable worksheet helps kids understand Point of View by providing 1st and 3rd person choices. It's a fun way to practice differentiating between the two viewpoints and improve their reading comprehension. Match the sentences to 1st or 3rd person to strengthen understanding and enjoy the task!
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    Finding the Details and Connections: Assessment 2 Worksheet
    Finding the Details and Connections: Assessment 2 Worksheet

    Finding the Details and Connections: Assessment 2 Worksheet

    Does your child love animals? If you have pets, they'll relate to the text in this worksheet. Read it aloud to them and help them answer the simple questions by circling yes or no. The story is about a dog and cat living on a farm. Let your child read it aloud to you if they can.
    Finding the Details and Connections: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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    “The Princess and the Pea” and “Cinderella” Worksheet
    “The Princess and the Pea” and “Cinderella” Worksheet

    “The Princess and the Pea” and “Cinderella” Worksheet

    Read "Cinderella" and "The Princess and the Pea" to your little ones. Ask them what their favorite parts were and what similarities they found in the princesses. This worksheet has four pictures of scenes from the stories. Ask your kids which picture goes with both tales.
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    Robin Hood Folktale Worksheet
    Robin Hood Folktale Worksheet

    Robin Hood Folktale Worksheet

    Have your child practice reading comprehension and inferencing with this Robin Hood folktale worksheet! Get them to read between the lines to find character motivation and answer important questions about the passage. It's a fun way to test their reading skills!
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    Poem: My New Kite Worksheet
    Poem: My New Kite Worksheet

    Poem: My New Kite Worksheet

    Read a cheerful poem with your child and have them check the boxes next to the words that appear. Then, ask them to identify rhyming words, noting that these won't appear at the bottom of the page. This is a delightful reading activity to help your child remember what they read.
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    King Midas Worksheet
    King Midas Worksheet

    King Midas Worksheet

    Read the ancient Greek history of King Midas to your kids. If they're into Greek gods and mythology, they'll be excited to complete the exercise. Read the text carefully, and if needed, twice. Help your kids locate the story's theme at the bottom of the page. 80 words.
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    Sequence: Jack and The Beanstalk Worksheet
    Sequence: Jack and The Beanstalk Worksheet

    Sequence: Jack and The Beanstalk Worksheet

    Ensure your kids are familiar with Jack and the Beanstalk before starting this worksheet. If not, read them the story. In the pdf, there are five pictures with sentences. Read the sentences, ask your kid if it matches the picture, then help them check if it does.
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    Authors and Illustrators Worksheet
    Authors and Illustrators Worksheet

    Authors and Illustrators Worksheet

    This free PDF provides a simple and fun way to understand the roles of authors and illustrators for beginning readers. It offers concrete pictures of what each one does and traceable lines for children to decide whether they are an author or an illustrator. It will help build their critical thinking skills and foster a better understanding of the book-making process.
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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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    At a Pizza Party Worksheet
    At a Pizza Party Worksheet

    At a Pizza Party Worksheet

    Parties are the best! Eating, playing, singing, dancing and gift-exchange - what's your child's fave part? In this worksheet, a brother and sister are eager to enjoy their party. Read the text to them and help them check what they do, eat, and wear. 80 words.
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    Cinderella story sequencing worksheet
    Cinderella story sequencing worksheet

    Cinderella Story Sequencing Worksheet

    This worksheet helps strengthen reading comprehension skills by getting your child to remember key moments from the Cinderella story. They'll be asked to place pictures in the right order to tell the story.
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    Little Red Riding Hood: Illustrations Worksheet
    Little Red Riding Hood: Illustrations Worksheet

    Little Red Riding Hood: Illustrations Worksheet

    Comprehension is improved by having young readers recall and retell stories. This worksheet uses colorful illustrations of the fairytale Little Red Riding Hood. Children use their comprehension skills and strategy to match illustrations to the story parts, check off the appropriate boxes and use the pictures as clues.
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    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

    Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

    Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
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    The Summary of the Princess and the Pea Worksheet
    The Summary of the Princess and the Pea Worksheet

    The Summary of the Princess and the Pea Worksheet

    Test your student’s knowledge of the story The Princess and the Pea with this quick worksheet. With who, what, when and where questions, it's a great way to assess comprehension skills. It's a perfect resource for school or home classrooms. Download it now and start improving comprehension skills!
    The Summary of the Princess and the Pea Worksheet
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    Printable Coloring Page: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
    Printable Coloring Page: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

    Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Coloring Page

    Let your child wish upon a star as they color this scene of boy and girl stargazing. Sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star while they choose colors to show the star twinkling in the night sky.
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    The Dog and His Bone Worksheet
    The Dog and His Bone Worksheet

    The Dog and His Bone Worksheet

    Read the story of The Dog and His Bone to your kids, making sure they take in the details. Ask them the questions in this worksheet and help them check the answers. Encourage them to think carefully.
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    Identify Individual Words Worksheet
    Identify Individual Words Worksheet

    Identify Individual Words Worksheet

    Does your child have trouble constructing sentences? Check out this worksheet! It will help them identify words that make up sentences and assess how well they can read and answer questions. The first part tests how well they can recognize a written sentence. The second part has them read questions and circle the correct number of words. Give it a try!
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    Tommys Test Worksheet
    Tommys Test Worksheet

    Tommys Test Worksheet

    Reading short stories to your students builds a bond, teaches new words and lessons. Read the story aloud and then have them listen for details. Ask them the questions at the bottom and help them check the answers.
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    Normal Reading Fiction for ages 4-9 is a critical tool in childhood development that parents and teachers should prioritize heavily. These formative years are a prime time for linguistic, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. Reading fiction at this age nurtures imagination and creativity, allowing children to explore new worlds, diverse characters, and varied experiences without limits. This, in turn, enhances their cognitive development by building comprehension and critical thinking skills.

    Moreover, fiction offers a natural avenue for expanding vocabulary and improving language skills, all of which are foundational for academic success. Children encountering new words and sentence structures within engaging stories are more likely to remember and use them correctly.

    Socially and emotionally, fictional stories facilitate empathy by allowing children to see life from different perspectives. This can significantly improve their emotional intelligence, teaching them to recognize and understand their own and others’ emotions.

    Reading fiction also serves an essential bonding activity between parents and children or teachers and students. Shared reading time fosters a strong relational connection, aiding emotional security and reinforcing a positive association with learning.

    Ultimately, establishing a habit of reading fiction early on plants the seeds for lifelong literacy and a love for reading, equipping children with the necessary tools to succeed both in school and in life.