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Asteroid Facts Worksheet
Your child can learn about asteroids and hone their comprehension skills with this 2nd-grade asteroid facts worksheet. They'll read a short non-fiction text and select the correct answers to demonstrate understanding of the orbit and properties of these fascinating objects!
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Reading: AW Words Worksheet
Practice decoding the /aw/ digraph with this printable. Students read sentences and select the word with the correct spelling to complete each one. Note, /aw/ is sometimes spelled /au/, so this worksheet helps prevent confusion. Have fun, and practice hard!
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Verbs in The Lion and the Mouse Worksheet
This grammar worksheet is perfect for young learners starting to learn parts of speech. It includes action verbs, which can be used in conjunction with the story The Lion and the Mouse. Students can read the sentences and choose the verb. Understanding and using verbs helps children read and write with expression.
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The Ant and The Grasshopper Worksheet
This worksheet uses the beloved childhood fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper" to teach your child about plot and order of events. Your child must read the events and put them in the right order. Once completed, review the story with your child to ensure its accuracy.
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What Sports Do You Like to Play Worksheet
Encourage your kids to complete this fun sports-themed math worksheet! Count each type of ball then help them complete the picture graph. It's a great way to make math a fun, tear-free activity. Download our printable PDF to get started!
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How Many Syllables Worksheet
Draw up memories of sunny beach days with your child. Ask them to tell you their favourite activities, objects seen. Read the words in the picture aloud and help them count the syllables. Then check the box with the right number of syllables.
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Cinderella / Cenerentola Worksheet
Children will love this fairytale about a princess trying to get to the royal ball. With colorful images and context clues, they'll learn Italian words without even realizing it. They'll fill in the correct boxes and help Cenerentola get to her happily-ever after. This free worksheet will delight and teach at once!
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Marco Polo Worksheet
This free worksheet teaches kids about Marco Polo, the world explorer from Venice. They'll read about his journeys and the book he wrote and answer comprehension questions with multiple-choice boxes. He was just 17-years old when he started his travels!
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The Crow and the Pitcher Synonyms Worksheet
Give your child the building blocks for effective communication with an ELA lesson! Help the crow in this Kids Academy worksheet find the correct stones to fill the pitcher - only those next to synonym pairs! This is a fun way for kids to learn and expand their vocabulary and language skills.
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Octopus Facts Worksheet For Kids
Let your child dive into the world of octopuses with this fun worksheet. It offers invaluable practice in reading non-fiction texts, while they learn interesting facts about these strange sea creatures. It's a great way to help them hone their skills in reading comprehension.
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Reading: Shoot for the Moon Worksheet
Ask your kids if they can name any common words with the /oo/ sound. Read each word with them and help them pronounce it. Then, have them circle the words that have the /oo/ sound as in moon.
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There, Those and These Sight Words Worksheet
Help teach your child to read and use tricky demonstrative pronouns. Use this 2nd grade sight words worksheet: there, those, these. Have them read each sentence and choose the right pronoun by looking at the pictures.
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Ben Franklin’s Invention Arrays Worksheet
Have your child guess some of the inventors of the popular items we use today. For instance, the light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison. Look at Ben Franklin's inventions and help your kids match the arrays to the correct multiplication fact. Check the box and circle the product.
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The 5 W Questions: Robin Hood Worksheet
Before embarking on this Robin Hood adventure, ensure your child reads and comprehends the 'Reading Folk Tales: Robin Hood' worksheet. Have them consider the story's lessons, and observe the details. Read the questions and help your kids select the correct answers.
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Adjectives in Sentences Worksheet
Our learners can find it hard to use writing to add detail, but adjectives can help. With this fun worksheet, kids can identify adjectives that describe food and drink. Guide them through each sentence, discussing the words and having them choose the one that gives information about the food/drink.
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Prefix Re- Worksheet
Give your child examples of the re- prefix such as repay, restart, et cetera. Hold their hand and trace the re- in each word. Read the word aloud together and explain how it changes the meaning to 'to do again'. This worksheet will help your child see the re- prefix in action.
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Poem: I Write About The Butterfly Worksheet
Do your kids like poetry? Encourage them to explore and connect with their poetic side! Read the butterfly poem from this worksheet aloud, then help them answer the questions. It's a great way to grow their appreciation of poetry and of the natural world.
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Synonyms: The Tortoise and Hare Worksheet
Help your kids identify words with similar meanings with this worksheet featuring a colourful picture of the Tortoise and the Hare. Show them how to check the boxes of animals with words that have similar meaning, then let them find more on their own. They'll love the challenge and you'll appreciate the educational value.
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Assessment: First Thanksgiving Worksheet
When the Pilgrims arrived in America in 1620, they met the Native Americans and formed a pact to live in harmony. The Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to survive in the new land, which helped them celebrate the First Thanksgiving. Read this text to your children and help them answer the questions below.
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How is it spelled? Worksheet
Perceiving right and wrong spellings is vital for reading, writing and honing editing skills. This stimulating worksheet lets children practice recognizing and selecting wrongly spelled words, which is essential for correct spelling and writing well-polished drafts.
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Family, Horse, House, Play Sight Words Worksheet
This fun sight words worksheet uses pictures to offer clues that help kids figure out the correct spelling of family, horse, house, and play! Kids read each sentence, then fill in the blanks with the right words. Adorable and educational!
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Washington D.C. Printable Worksheet
Join Jack on an adventure to explore the iconic attractions of Washington, D.C.! This printable worksheet helps kids learn about and recognize buildings and monuments that form part of the nation's history. It's a fun way to introduce children to the importance of these landmarks.
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Realistic Fiction: The First Day Worksheet
Fiction is made-up events, so story-writing is fiction writing. In this worksheet, there's a short story about Rosa, her friend Miguel, and their first day back at school. Read the story aloud to your kids and help them circle the right pictures to the questions. Repeat if needed.
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Poem: Cats and Dogs Worksheet
Read the poem to your child and point out where each stanza ends. Ask if they know what a stanza is (if not, explain it's a group of lines in a poem). Help them answer the question at the bottom of the printout. This simple, sweet poem about cats is easy for your child to relate to.
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Reading comprehension is a critical skill for 8-year-olds, as it serves as the foundation for their future academic success. At this age, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Strong comprehension skills enable them to understand and analyze various texts, not just in language arts, but also in subjects like science and social studies. When parents and teachers prioritize reading comprehension, they foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
Additionally, effective comprehension strategies are essential for future standardized testing and classroom performance. Children with strong reading skills are often more engaged in class, benefiting from active participation and better retention of information.
When parents and teachers work together to support reading comprehension through activities like discussions, reading together, and asking open-ended questions, they help enhance vocabulary and language skills. This collaboration also boosts children's self-esteem and motivation, leading to a positive cycle of learning.
Overall, caring about reading comprehension is about preparing children for lifelong learning and success. By ensuring that children grasp the texts they encounter, parents and teachers can equip them with the tools needed to navigate an increasingly complex world.
