Enhance your child's reading skills with our engaging worksheets designed for ages 3-9. Our collection offers age-appropriate activities that make learning fun and effective. From letter recognition to sight words and comprehension exercises, these worksheets cater to various skill levels, ensuring every child progresses at their own pace. Each activity is crafted to foster a love for reading and boost confidence in young learners. Crafted by educational experts, our resources provide interactive and enjoyable ways to support your child's literacy journey. Explore our printable worksheets to inspire a lifelong passion for reading today! Perfect for home and classroom use.


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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!
Community: Homes Worksheet
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Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 11
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 11
Adding up to 100 Without Regrouping: Page 11
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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!
Point of View: The Crow and the Pitcher Worksheet
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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!
Open Syllables Worksheet
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Adding up to 50: Page 47
Adding up to 50: Page 47

Adding up to 50: Page 47

Adding up to 50: Page 47
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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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What Do We See in our Community? Worksheet
What Do We See in our Community? Worksheet

What Do We See in our Community? Worksheet

Kids can learn about citizenship and their place in the world by studying their communities. This free worksheet is a fun way to do it - kids match pictures to what they find in their local community. They can trace the lines to show where they would spot the objects. It's an excellent way to get to know their environment!
What Do We See in our Community? Worksheet
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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.
Forms of Water Worksheet
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Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 51
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 51
Adding up to 50 with Regrouping: Page 51
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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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Counting: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Counting: Assessment 3 Worksheet

Counting: Assessment 3 Worksheet

This worksheet is great for assessing your child's counting skills. It's a bit more challenging than the usual 'count to fifty' exercises. Have them trace the lines and skip count by 10's to help them learn counting in tens.
Counting: Assessment 3 Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000: Page 33
Adding up to 1000: Page 33

Adding up to 1000: Page 33

Adding up to 1000: Page 33
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Preschool Sight Words: Find
Preschool Sight Words: Find

Preschool Sight Words: Find

Preschool Sight Words: Find
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Preschool Sight Words: Play
Preschool Sight Words: Play

Preschool Sight Words: Play

Preschool Sight Words: Play
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Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring
Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring

Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring

Grade 3 Sight Words: Bring
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Kindergarten Sight Words: White
Kindergarten Sight Words: White

Kindergarten Sight Words: White

Kindergarten Sight Words: White
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Improving reading skills for children ages 3-9 is crucial for their academic, cognitive, and social development. During these formative years, children develop foundational literacy skills that shape their overall learning experience. Research indicates that early reading proficiency correlates with future academic success; children who read well can comprehend more complex material in later grades, reducing educational disparities.

Moreover, proficient reading skills enhance cognitive abilities, including critical thinking, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. As children engage with text during these formative years, they expand their imaginations and develop a lifelong love for learning. This passion for reading often extends to other subjects, promoting well-rounded development.

Socially, reading facilitates communication skills and empathy by exposing children to diverse perspectives through stories. This nurturing of social-emotional skills equips them with the empathy needed for healthy relationships and teamwork.

Involvement of parents and teachers is vital in fostering rich language experiences, daily reading habits, and supportive discussions around literature. Together, they can create a positive reading environment that not only boosts literacy but also builds confidence and joy in learning. Ultimately, prioritizing reading skills in early childhood directly influences a child's future success, both academically and in life.