Improve reading comprehension Reading Worksheets for Ages 5-9

Unlock your child's reading potential with our specially crafted "Improve Reading Comprehension" worksheets for ages 5-9. At Kid's Academy, we offer engaging activities tailored to develop critical reading skills through fun, interactive content. Our worksheets are designed to enhance vocabulary, understanding of text, and the ability to analyze stories. Each resource helps young readers identify key ideas, make connections, and improve their overall reading comprehension. Ideal for early learners, our collection ensures that reading becomes an enjoyable and enriching part of their education. Let's make reading a joyful discovery! Explore our printable worksheets now.


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Who are Authors and Illustrators and What Do They Do?

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Synonyms or Antonyms: Assessment Worksheet
Synonyms or Antonyms: Assessment Worksheet

Synonyms or Antonyms: Assessment Worksheet

Test your child's knowledge with this fun worksheet! Ask them to read the words and select if they are synonyms or antonyms - e.g. 'happy' is a synonym and 'bad' is an antonym. For an extra challenge, ask them to provide two synonyms and two antonyms for each word.
Synonyms or Antonyms: Assessment Worksheet
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Authors and Illustrators Worksheet
Authors and Illustrators Worksheet

Authors and Illustrators Worksheet

This free PDF provides a simple and fun way to understand the roles of authors and illustrators for beginning readers. It offers concrete pictures of what each one does and traceable lines for children to decide whether they are an author or an illustrator. It will help build their critical thinking skills and foster a better understanding of the book-making process.
Authors and Illustrators Worksheet
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Missing Word Worksheet
Missing Word Worksheet

Missing Word Worksheet

Help your child advance their reading skills with Kids Academy! Get your little learner to look at the boy and his canine pal, then have them read the sentence and pick the right sight word from the word bank. Practicing this way can help improve fluency and further reading skills.
Missing Word Worksheet
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Find the Title Worksheet
Find the Title Worksheet

Find the Title Worksheet

Help your kids to identify the colors of the books on this worksheet. Ask them to spot the differences between the six books, such as which ones have titles printed on their covers. Ask them to put a check next to the books with titles. This activity will promote your kids' thinking skills.
Find the Title Worksheet
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Using Subheadings Worksheet
Using Subheadings Worksheet

Using Subheadings Worksheet

Writers must follow many rules to make their work organized and easier to read. Subheadings are usually in bold font and centered at the top of the page. Read the text to your kids and have them circle the correct answer.
Using Subheadings Worksheet
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Text Features Worksheet
Text Features Worksheet

Text Features Worksheet

Help your kids get better at processing and analyzing texts by getting them to practice. Our worksheet with text features will help them find their way. This will help them understand how the features assist in finding information. Encourage practice, and they'll be able to improve quickly.
Text Features Worksheet
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More About Abraham Lincoln Worksheet
More About Abraham Lincoln Worksheet

More About Abraham Lincoln Worksheet

Read the short story in the worksheet with your kids. Show them the pictures representing the sentences, then ask the questions and help them circle the correct answer. Make sure they are actually paying attention and learning from the stories.
More About Abraham Lincoln Worksheet
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First Person Worksheet
First Person Worksheet

First Person Worksheet

Teachers help students understand and recognize why authors choose different points of view. This worksheet focuses on first person point of view and its pronouns (I, me and my). Students will read a story, then circle each first-person pronoun. Through this activity, they'll practice identifying the POV in a text.
First Person Worksheet
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Text Features Worksheet
Text Features Worksheet

Text Features Worksheet

Encourage your child to read- it'll pay off! Reading teaches us new words, spelling, and information on various topics. Plus, readers use text features- such as tables, indexes, and diagrams- to help comprehend. Read the worksheet with your child and help them identify and understand the different features.
Text Features Worksheet
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Rhyming Words PDF Worksheets, Fox
Rhyming Words PDF Worksheets, Fox

Fox Rhyming Words Worksheet

Can your child rhyme a fox? Listen carefully and see if it's sun, beans, or ox! Help your child recognize rhymes with a pencil or crayon maze. Travel from the dog to the picture that rhymes. This worksheet builds pre-reading skills - a great way to learn!
Fox Rhyming Words Worksheet
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Grade 1 Sight Words: Of
Grade 1 Sight Words: Of

Grade 1 Sight Words: Of

Grade 1 Sight Words: Of
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Kindergarten Sight Words: They
Kindergarten Sight Words: They

Kindergarten Sight Words: They

Kindergarten Sight Words: They
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Kindergarten Sight Words: Out
Kindergarten Sight Words: Out

Kindergarten Sight Words: Out

Kindergarten Sight Words: Out
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Kindergarten Sight Words: But
Kindergarten Sight Words: But

Kindergarten Sight Words: But

Kindergarten Sight Words: But
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Reading comprehension is crucial for children ages 5-9 because it's a foundational skill that affects all areas of learning and future success. In these early years, kids transition from learning to read to reading to learn. If they do not develop strong comprehension skills, classroom instruction in subjects like math, science, and social studies will be much harder for them. Reading comprehension also supports critical thinking and problem-solving skills by encouraging children to make connections, infer meanings, and understand concepts beyond the text.

Furthermore, comprehension enhances a child's vocabulary and language abilities. As kids encounter new words and ideas while reading, they learn how to use context to decipher meanings and incorporate these new terms into their everyday language. This linguistic growth supports better communication skills, which are essential for both academic and social interactions.

Parents and teachers should prioritize improving reading comprehension to foster a lifelong love of reading. When children understand what they're reading, they’re more engaged and find joy in it, cultivating a positive habit that can benefit mental health and emotional intelligence. Early intervention in developing these skills can prevent future academic struggles, ultimately contributing to a more confident, curious, and capable learner.