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Unlock the power of reading comprehension for children ages 6-8 with our engaging, printable worksheets. Designed to enhance key learning skills, each worksheet combines fun activities with compelling storylines, encouraging young learners to delve deeper into texts. Our resources focus on developing critical thinking and understanding by promoting active reading, vocabulary building, and interactive exercises. Perfect for classroom use or at-home practice, these worksheets foster a love for reading while providing essential tools for academic success. Explore our collection today to help your child become a confident, proficient reader and set them on a path to lifelong learning!


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The Lion and the Mouse Worksheet
The Lion and the Mouse Worksheet

The Lion and the Mouse Worksheet

Writers often have a hidden message or theme in their stories. This printable worksheet helps readers uncover these themes by looking at what characters do and say in "The Lion and the Mouse". It's a great practice resource for learning to interpret stories.
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Spelling worksheet: homophones ate/eight
Spelling worksheet: homophones ate/eight

Homophones Ate/Eight Spelling Worksheet

Help your child conquer homophones with this fun worksheet! Kids will choose the correct spelling of ate/eight with the help of related images. This colorful PDF worksheet is a great way for them to learn and enjoy at the same time.
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Birthday Words Worksheet
Birthday Words Worksheet

Birthday Words Worksheet

Kids adore birthday parties! Whether it's theirs or a friend's, the event is a huge draw for kids. This fun birthday-themed worksheet teaches kids to identify the letter combination -ir. Get them to scan and circle the colorful words that contain -ir. It's an exciting PDF page they won't want to miss!
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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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Prefix Review Worksheet
Prefix Review Worksheet

Prefix Review Worksheet

Learning prefixes is key for effective communication. Help your child master re-, bi-, and un- with a Kids Academy worksheet. Ask them to go through each sentence, underlining words with one of the prefixes. This will help them appreciate how prefixes alter the meaning of a root word.
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Sight Words Worksheet: Cat
Sight Words Worksheet: Cat

Cat Printable Sight Words Worksheet

Encourage your child's literacy with this fun sight words worksheet: cat PDF! It helps build a solid foundation for reading, featuring activities such as reading and tracing the word cat, and finding it amongst other sight words. With its cute cat, Kids Academy makes learning to read a delight!
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Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet
Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Reading: Long I and IE Worksheet

Have your child list words with the long /i/ sound (eg. 'pie'), and if needed, help them out with some examples. Read each word in the worksheet together and check their answer by having them circle the correct word.
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Noun Search Worksheet
Noun Search Worksheet

Noun Search Worksheet

Ask your kids what a noun is. If needed, remind them a noun is a name for a person, animal, place or thing. Give examples like 'dog', 'Sara', 'USA' and 'book'. Ask for more examples, then read the sentences in this worksheet and ask kids to check for nouns.
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The Native Americans Worksheet
The Native Americans Worksheet

The Native Americans Worksheet

Ask your students who the Native Americans are and give them a history lesson if needed. Read the text about the Native Americans and circle the past tense verbs. The text describes events that occurred when the first Pilgrims arrived in America.
The Native Americans Worksheet
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Worksheet: "s" blend words
Worksheet: "s" blend words

"s" Blends Spelling Printable

Treat your child to fun phonics practice with this worksheet: "s" blend words! They’ll enjoy discovering the different sounds and words that start with "s", from snakes to snails and all in between.
"s" Blends Spelling Printable
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Check the Word Worksheet
Check the Word Worksheet

Check the Word Worksheet

Help your kids learn the rules of capitalisation - that the first word of each sentence and nouns must start with a capital letter. Use this worksheet to test their understanding: ask them to identify which words should begin with a capital.
Check the Word Worksheet
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Words with Un– Worksheet
Words with Un– Worksheet

Words with Un– Worksheet

Prefixes can change the meaning of words. Adding "Un-" can give the opposite meaning, like Un-true, Un-happy, and Un-finish. Help your child learn with this worksheet. Draw a line to the picture that shows each word's meaning.
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Spelling PDF Worksheets: A Pup, a Cap and a Pea
Spelling PDF Worksheets: A Pup, a Cap and a Pea

A Pup, a Cap and a Pea Spelling Worksheet

Practice tracing and writing with three new words. Carefully trace each word and try to remember it, then move on to the next one. Head to Kids Academy for more tracing worksheets! Get your pencils ready! Let's practice tracing and writing three new words on Kids Academy's spelling worksheets. Carefully trace each line and remember the words. Pick more great worksheets on their website to continue practicing. Have fun!
A Pup, a Cap and a Pea Spelling Worksheet
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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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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Silent letters can be tricky for kids learning to read and write. Show them how they work with words like 'knee' and 'dumb'. Then, challenge them to come up with their own. Give them a worksheet with silent letters and trace the lines to join the letters into words.
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Sight Words Worksheet: Dog
Sight Words Worksheet: Dog

Dog Worksheet Sight Words Worksheet

Get your kids excited to read with our dog-themed sight words worksheet! Excite your child to read with our sight words worksheet: dog edition! Featuring a lovable dog character to put a smile on any kid's face, this worksheet helps kids practice reading and writing the word "dog". Build a library of words they can read quickly and promote increasing literacy skills with early fluency! Get them ready for reading with our dog-themed sight words worksheet!
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Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet

Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet

Your emergent reader can have fun while practicing their short vowel sounds with this free, brightly colored worksheet. They'll identify one-syllable words by their pictures, then match the correct ending for each. They'll gain an understanding of how short vowel sounds vary in closed syllables with different endings, without even realizing it!
Short Vowels /e/, /i/, and /u/ Worksheet
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Similar Words Worksheet
Similar Words Worksheet

Similar Words Worksheet

Test your child's knowledge of synonyms by having them name five words for "up"! This tracing sheet is a fun way to do it: your child must trace the dotted lines to put each ball in its right basket. To do so, they must know the synonyms and trace them to the correct baskets.
Similar Words Worksheet
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End punctuation worksheet: At the Zoo
End punctuation worksheet: At the Zoo

End Punctuation: At the Zoo Worksheet

Let your kid hone their sentence and punctuation skills with this cute At the Zoo worksheet. Read it out loud to provide guidance if needed, and help your child find the right punctuation mark for each sentence.
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Spelling PDF Worksheets: The Sun and a Bee
Spelling PDF Worksheets: The Sun and a Bee

The Sun and a Bee Spelling Worksheet

Let's learn new words together - grab this free vocabulary worksheet and trace two words. We know you'll succeed! Get more worksheets at Kids Academy - all materials are free. Have fun learning!
The Sun and a Bee Spelling Worksheet
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Worksheet: practice compound words
Worksheet: practice compound words

Let's Practice Compound Words Word Structure Worksheet

Test their knowledge of compound words with this fun worksheet and help them build their vocabulary. Have them say the words out loud as they work!
Let's Practice Compound Words Word Structure Worksheet
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Worksheet: words that end with "an"
Worksheet: words that end with "an"

Words Families "an" Spelling Worksheet

Ace spelling with ease! Print this worksheet to explore words that end in "an". Enjoy a fun maze and learn this common ending!
Words Families "an" Spelling Worksheet
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Pronoun Search Worksheet
Pronoun Search Worksheet

Pronoun Search Worksheet

Check your child's grammar knowledge with this ELA worksheet from Kids Academy! Have them read the passage and search for pronouns like "he", "they", etc. All words listed below the passage should be checked if they are pronouns or not. Mark each pronoun's box to complete the worksheet!
Pronoun Search Worksheet
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Verbs and Nouns Worksheet
Verbs and Nouns Worksheet

Verbs and Nouns Worksheet

Your child should have basic knowledge of verbs and nouns before starting this worksheet. Go through it with them and ask them to circle the pictures with nouns under them. This way, they'll become more familiar with parts of speech.
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Reading comprehension is a crucial skill for children aged 6-8, laying the foundation for their future academic success and overall cognitive development. At this early age, kids transition from simply recognizing words to understanding and making sense of what they read. When parents and teachers prioritize reading comprehension, they are equipping children with the tools to absorb information, follow instructions, and develop critical thinking skills.

Understanding what they read enables children to relate stories and lessons to their own experiences, fostering a love for learning and curiosity about the world. It also enhances their vocabulary and language skills, which are essential for effective communication. Beyond academics, strong reading comprehension skills contribute to a child’s self-confidence and independence, as they become more proficient in handling daily life complexities.

For children experiencing difficulties at this pivotal stage, timely support and interventions can make a significant difference. Teachers can employ strategies like interactive storytimes, comprehension questions, and reading-related activities to engage young readers. Meanwhile, parents can nurture a reading-friendly environment at home by modeling good reading habits, discussing stories together, and encouraging regular reading routines.

Ultimately, ensuring that children grasp the essence of reading at this age prepares them for more complex subjects and leads to lifelong benefits.