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At Kids Academy, our Reading Comprehension Social Studies Worksheets for 5-Year-Olds offer a fun, engaging way to introduce young learners to important concepts in history, geography, and cultures. Designed specifically for budding readers, these worksheets combine colorful illustrations with simple texts and interactive questions to build foundational reading skills. Children will enhance their understanding of the world while practicing critical thinking and comprehension. Perfect for both classroom and at-home learning, our printable worksheets help young minds grow more curious about the diverse world around them. Explore our collection and make learning an exciting adventure!


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Feelings and emotions worksheet
Feelings and emotions worksheet

Feelings and Emotions Worksheet

Kids must learn how to deal with situations and handle their own emotions. This worksheet helps them practice empathy and resilience, making them more self-aware and confident. It also helps them to relate their life experiences to common disappointments and develop coping mechanisms.
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What is a Law? Worksheet
What is a Law? Worksheet

What is a Law? Worksheet

Encourage your students to think about the laws they abide by - at home, school, and the playground. Explain the importance of laws in keeping us safe, then ask them to check the box next to the pictures depicting different laws in a worksheet.
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What Do Construction Workers Need? Worksheet
What Do Construction Workers Need? Worksheet

What Do Construction Workers Need? Worksheet

Ask your kid if they've seen a construction worker in action. What were they doing? Can they name the tools they use? Check out this worksheet and name the items. Then, help them trace the items needed for construction in this tracing sheet.
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Emily's Pictures Worksheet
Emily's Pictures Worksheet

Emily's Pictures Worksheet

Look at the pictures of Emily on the left. Ask your child what she's doing in each one. Then, match the activities to the seasons on the right. Help your kids identify the correct season for each activity. Shorten to 80 words: Look at the pictures of Emily on the left. Ask your child what she's doing in each one, then match the activities to the seasons on the right. Help your kids find the correct season for each activity.
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Month and holidays PDF worksheet
Month and holidays PDF worksheet

Months and Holidays Worksheet

Kids have fun learning about holidays and the calendar with this PDF worksheet! As they work, they'll connect holiday sights and symbols to their respective months. It's a great way for kids to gain an understanding of the yearly cycle!
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Community Helpers Fireman
Community Helpers Fireman

Fireman Worksheet

Kids love firemen and their big fire engines! Inspire your child to learn about their duties with this fun fireman worksheet. It'll help your child understand the role of firemen, as well as develop matching and problem solving skills. Get your kid started on understanding a key role in society and have fun too!
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Let's Go to the Library! Worksheet
Let's Go to the Library! Worksheet

Let's Go to the Library! Worksheet

How often does your child visit the library? If they're a frequent visitor, they'll breeze through this worksheet. It requires them to look at pictures that depict activities done in the library and activities not allowed. Ask them to circle the correct picture. It's a fun way to reinforce library knowledge.
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Spanish Shapes and Colors Worksheet
Spanish Shapes and Colors Worksheet

Spanish Shapes and Colors Worksheet

Encourage your children to learn another language from an early age. For example, Spanish - use a worksheet to help with the basics. Point to the English word and ask them to identify and circle the corresponding Spanish word on the right. This way, your kids will grow up with familiarity of the language.
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Questions About Informational Texts: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Questions About Informational Texts: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Questions About Informational Texts: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Ask your students: What comes to mind when we talk about a community? What different habits do people practice? What do fellow students do that seems strange? Read this passage aloud to your kindergartners and make sure they understand it. Then, answer the questions at the bottom of the page. (80 words)
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My Bedroom Worksheet
My Bedroom Worksheet

My Bedroom Worksheet

Your child's room is their special space, where only a few are allowed in. You may have let them choose some special decorations, like wall stickers and toys. This exercise will be easy for your child, as they know their bedroom well. Ask them to circle the pictures that belong in a bedroom.
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What Do you See at the Library? Worksheet
What Do you See at the Library? Worksheet

What Do you See at the Library? Worksheet

Let your kids look at the worksheet with pictures of objects found in libraries and those that don't. Ask them to list some, then circle the ones that belong in a library. Can they identify them? See if you can spot any they miss!
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Cities Worksheet
Cities Worksheet

Cities Worksheet

This social studies PDF introduces kids to the differences between cities and towns. Colorful imagery helps them to distinguish between the two; for example, cities have traffic, business people and skyscrapers, while suburbs and rural areas do not. This allows children to have a reference point for what makes cities unique.
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Teachers Community Helpers Worksheet
Teachers Community Helpers Worksheet

Teachers Community Helpers Worksheet

Ask your students to name some of the ways a teacher helps. Then, use this worksheet to show the right ways teachers can help. Have them check the boxes of the pictures that accurately depict what a teacher does. This is a great exercise to show your students how you help them learn and contribute to their community.
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Growing Jamestown Worksheet
Growing Jamestown Worksheet

Growing Jamestown Worksheet

This exciting multiplication worksheet from Kids Academy uses American history facts as its theme. Kids learn about Native Americans helping early Americans at Jamestown, then read the word problems, match the equations and solve for the product. Finally, circle the correct answer!
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Free printable Thanksgiving worksheet
Free printable Thanksgiving worksheet

Thanksgiving Holiday Printable

Thanksgiving is here! Celebrate by showing appreciation and giving thanks. Teach your kids about the iconic symbols of the holiday with this free printable worksheet. Enjoy America's most famous feast!
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USA National Parks Worksheet
USA National Parks Worksheet

National Parks Printable

Introduce your child to the iconic US national parks with this worksheet! It teaches them important facts and features, and helps them explore the parks from home. Plus, extend their learning with real images from the parks!
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Free printable Halloween worksheet
Free printable Halloween worksheet

Halloween Holiday Worksheet

Gather your kids and get ready for a spooky review of Halloween symbols with this fun exercise! Max. 80 words Gather your goblins and ghouls for a fun Halloween exercise! Review prominent symbols of the holiday with our free printable worksheet. It will excite your kids and reinforce the concept of symbolism. Get ready for a spooky review!
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What's the Weather Like? Worksheet
What's the Weather Like? Worksheet

What's the Weather Like? Worksheet

Help budding meteorologists practice matching weather to seasons with this PDF worksheet. Picture clues help identify seasons and fine motor skills are practiced circling the correct weather patterns. Bright and engaging characters make learning fun and reinforce weather knowledge.
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Summer and Winter Worksheet
Summer and Winter Worksheet

Summer and Winter Worksheet

Ask your child what they associate with winter and summer. What do they look forward to in winter? What colors do they see most? What do they love doing in summer? Help them color in the pictures of winter and summer in the worksheet, choosing the colors they think best represent each season.
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What's Inside the Building? Worksheet
What's Inside the Building? Worksheet

What's Inside the Building? Worksheet

Have your child draw a line from each of the four buildings (printout provided) to the corresponding person or object. This worksheet will help them identify people who work in a hospital, courthouse, bank and others—what they wear and what they're called.
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Traditional Dance Worksheet
Traditional Dance Worksheet

Traditional Dance Printable

Introduce your child to traditional dances from across the globe with this worksheet. They'll learn to identify dances from different cultures, use their critical thinking skills and build an appreciation for different cultures. Let’s help kids to appreciate people’s differences and explore the world with this fun, colorful worksheet.
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What Do you See at School? Worksheet
What Do you See at School? Worksheet

What Do you See at School? Worksheet

Have your kids give you a list of things they see at school. Then, view the worksheet together. Ask them to check the boxes next to the school items. Look for objects that can be found at school and those that don't belong. This is a great way to check their knowledge of what they see at school daily, except on weekends and holidays.
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Bald Eagle Facts Printable Worksheet
Bald Eagle Facts Printable Worksheet

Bald Eagle Facts Worksheet

Teach your child to appreciate the beauty of bald eagles with this printable worksheet. It will help them to understand how they live and what they eat, as well as the importance of the bird as a national symbol. Take their learning to the next level by explaining the symbolism of the bird, and help them to develop a sense of respect.
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What Is Culture? Worksheet
What Is Culture? Worksheet

What Is Culture? Worksheet

Before beginning, talk to your kids about different cultures and how they may differ from yours. Explain that culture is the way of life and includes food, clothing, language and celebrations. Ask if they know any friends or classmates with a different culture and see if they can tell you about it. Then, help them look through this printout and check the pictures that show people and their culture.
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Reading comprehension in Social Studies is essential for 5-year-olds because it forms the foundation for critical thinking and understanding the world around them. Integrating social studies with reading helps young children grasp concepts like community, culture, history, and geography in a relatable manner. When parents and teachers prioritize reading comprehension in this area, children develop important skills such as recognizing patterns, making connections, and articulating thoughts clearly.

Early exposure to Social Studies enriches children's vocabulary and understanding of complex ideas through stories and discussions. This prepares them for advanced learning and fosters a curiosity about different perspectives and lifestyles. Such awareness promotes empathy, cooperation, and effective communication—vital aspects of social development.

Moreover, when parents and caregivers engage in Social Studies reading activities, they create a supportive learning environment. This collaboration strengthens the child's ability to analyze, question, and comprehend material, paving the way for academic success. Investing in these skills early on ensures a solid foundation, enabling children to become informed, thoughtful, and active members of society as they grow.

In brief, focusing on reading comprehension in Social Studies for 5-year-olds offers cognitive, emotional, and social benefits, setting them on a path toward lifelong learning and respect for diverse human experiences.