Explore our "Improving Reading Skills Normal Worksheets" designed specifically for children aged 6-9! These engaging worksheets offer fun and interactive activities that help young learners enhance their reading abilities. Each worksheet focuses on essential skills such as comprehension, vocabulary, and phonics, fostering a love for reading. Perfect for both classroom and home use, our resources cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring every child can succeed. Watch your child's reading confidence grow as they complete exercises tailored to their developmental needs. Dive into our collection today and ignite the joy of reading in your child's life!


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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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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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.
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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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Improving reading skills in children aged 6-9 is critical for their overall development and future success. At this age, children are transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. Proficient reading contributes to cognitive growth, enabling them to comprehend and engage with a variety of subjects, which is essential for academic achievement. Good reading skills also boost vocabulary, enhance communication, and foster critical thinking.

Additionally, strong reading abilities positively impact a child's confidence and self-esteem. When children are able to read proficiently, they participate more actively in class discussions and activities, resulting in a greater love for learning. Parents and teachers play a crucial role in creating an immersive reading environment, encouraging regular reading practices, and offering diverse reading materials to engage children's interests.

Furthermore, reading serves as a foundation for enhanced social and emotional understanding. Stories expose children to different perspectives, cultures, and experiences, cultivating empathy around them. Ultimately, supporting reading skills in this developmental stage is vital, as it equips children with essential tools needed for a lifetime of learning, communication, and successful interactions in an increasingly complex world. Prioritizing these skills is investment in their future growth and opportunities.