Help your child develop essential reading skills with our engaging worksheets designed specifically for ages 7-9. At Kids Academy, we offer an array of printable resources that make learning to read fun and interactive. Our "Improve Reading Skills" worksheets focus on enhancing comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency through a variety of exercises. Each worksheet is tailored to meet the developmental needs of children, promoting confidence and a love for reading. Make practice enjoyable and effective at home or in the classroom today! Explore our collection and watch your child thrive as they enhance their reading skills in a supportive environment.


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Set-up Quest Worksheet
Set-up Quest Worksheet

Set-up Quest Worksheet

Have your students mastered checkmates? However, they may not know the proper way to set up a chessboard. Ask them if they know how and show them images of the correct set-up.
Set-up Quest Worksheet
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Baa Baa Black Sheep: Vocabulary Worksheet
Baa Baa Black Sheep: Vocabulary Worksheet

Baa Baa Black Sheep: Vocabulary Worksheet

Exposing readers to various vocab helps their reading abilities grow. This cheery worksheet uses pictures to show what wool is and isn't, helping readers with visual discrimination. Having concrete images for new words is essential for emerging readers, and this is an enjoyable way to strengthen the skill.
Baa Baa Black Sheep: Vocabulary Worksheet
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Reading: Decode It Worksheet
Reading: Decode It Worksheet

Reading: Decode It Worksheet

Look at the picture and circle the word that names it. This exercise helps kids practice picture cues and decoding words, with the same beginning sound. It builds their fluency and comprehension, giving them the skills to read unfamiliar words.
Reading: Decode It Worksheet
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The Statue of Liberty Printable Worksheet
The Statue of Liberty Printable Worksheet

The Statue of Liberty Printable

Introduce the iconic Statue of Liberty with our printable worksheet. Perfect for learning about US symbols and their importance!
The Statue of Liberty Printable
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Word structure worksheet: syllables
Word structure worksheet: syllables

Finding Syllables Word Structure Worksheet

Have your kid clap and count syllables in words to improve their reading and spelling! Use this word structure worksheet for a fun activity - syllables!
Finding Syllables Word Structure Worksheet
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Free printable Christmas worksheet
Free printable Christmas worksheet

Christmas Holiday Worksheet

'It's the most wonderful time of the year! Let your child discover the magic of Christmas with this free printable worksheet. Identify and learn more about the iconic symbols of the holiday season. Enjoy this festive activity together!
Christmas Holiday Worksheet
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Landforms: Mountains Worksheet
Landforms: Mountains Worksheet

Landforms: Mountains Worksheet

Help your kid master informational texts about mountains by finding the main idea. Go through the text together, discuss what's been learned, and work together to identify the main idea. To mark the correct answer, check the answer at the bottom.
Landforms: Mountains Worksheet
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Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet
Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet

Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet

Help your kids identify objects and better count syllables in words. Look at the printout images with them and have them say each word out loud. Ask them to count syllables and tick the box with the correct number. With this worksheet, your kids will become more skilled.
Finding Syllables in Long Vowel Words Worksheet
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Improving reading skills in children aged 7-9 is crucial for their overall development and academic success. This age range marks a pivotal stage in a child's education, where foundational literacy skills are built. Proficiency in reading directly influences a child's ability to understand and engage with broader subject material across disciplines such as math, science, and social studies.

Additionally, strong reading skills enhance a child’s confidence and independence, encouraging them to explore literature, broaden their horizons, and cultivate a love for reading. At this stage, children shift from "learning to read" to "reading to learn," making literacy essential for their cognitive development.

Moreover, reading skills correlate with social-emotional development. Children who can read well often experience improved communication skills and better express their thoughts and feelings.

Parents and teachers play a vital role in nurturing these skills through targeted reading activities and providing a rich literary environment. Engaging with children in reading not only aids in their skill improvement but fosters bonding and supports their emotional needs. Invested adults can help instill lifelong reading habits, paving the way for future educational success and personal growth. Therefore, prioritizing reading development at this age is essential for every child's future.