Discover a delightful collection of Reading Skills Easy Worksheets, designed specifically for children ages 5-7. These engaging and interactive worksheets aim to nurture early literacy by enhancing phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Each worksheet is crafted to capture young learners' attention and make reading practice fun. With colorful illustrations and age-appropriate activities, children will enjoy honing their skills while developing a love for reading. Ideal for parents and teachers, these worksheets provide valuable support in creating a solid literacy foundation. Explore our resources to inspire confident readers and make learning a joyous adventure!


Check out this FREE "Reading Skills" Trial Lesson for age 5-7!

Demonstrate Understanding of Frequently Occurring Verbs and Adjectives by Relating Them to Their Opposites

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Letter A Sounds Worksheet
Letter A Sounds Worksheet

Letter A Sounds Worksheet

Encourage your new reader to practice the «ă» sound with this fun, free PDF worksheet. With the help of picture clues, they'll say the name of each word and trace circles around the items that start with «ă». This worksheet is an effective way to boost beginning sound skills while having fun!
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Craft and Structure: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Craft and Structure: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Craft and Structure: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Fairytales are a great way to bond with your kids while teaching them. Popular stories include Little Red Riding Hood and Three Little Pigs. Test how well they understood these two with this assessment worksheet. Ask them to compare the two stories and check what is the same. Doing this will help kids learn new words and sentence construction, as well as teaching them life lessons.
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Choose a Sound Worksheet
Choose a Sound Worksheet

Choose a Sound Worksheet

Help your child hone pre-reading skills with this colorful worksheet! They'll practice tracing letter sounds, develop phoneme awareness, and gain confidence. Plus, it's a fun way to work on their fine motor skills.
Choose a Sound Worksheet
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Can You Match the Sentence? Worksheet
Can You Match the Sentence? Worksheet

Can You Match the Sentence? Worksheet

Kids gain fluency with this worksheet which uses bright pictures. They select the sentence that matches the image and check the box. This repetition of words and phrases helps them improve their reading skills while having fun.
Can You Match the Sentence? Worksheet
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Opposite Words Worksheet
Opposite Words Worksheet

Opposite Words Worksheet

Help your child learn words and opposites. Look through a worksheet with them. Ask if they can read the underlined words. Then, ask which highlighted word is the opposite of the underlined word. The answer should match the picture.
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Different Letters Reading Worksheet
Different Letters Reading Worksheet

Different Letters Reading Worksheet

Download our phonics worksheet to help kids understand letter sounds. Have them sound out letters and join them to form words. Colorful pictures assist in recognition, making it perfect for kindergarteners. A great intro to phonics!
Different Letters Reading Worksheet
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Jungle Plants Worksheet
Jungle Plants Worksheet

Jungle Plants Worksheet

Coloring pages can be fun and educational for kids! Print this adorable jungle worksheet with plants, a butterfly, and a lizard. Ask preschoolers to choose colors to bring the scene to life, while discussing rainforest plants and animals.
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Finish the Rime Worksheet
Finish the Rime Worksheet

Finish the Rime Worksheet

Rimes help kids learn word families and spelling strategies. This PDF worksheet gives new readers practice with initial consonants, pictures, colors and motor skills. It's fun and cheery, and a great way to boost phonological awareness and rime identification.
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Front of the Book Worksheet
Front of the Book Worksheet

Front of the Book Worksheet

Help your child become a reader with this free worksheet! It's full of fun new friends and is designed to help kids understand concepts about the front of a book. They'll look at each picture and decide which friend is holding the book with the front cover, and check off the correct answer in the given boxes. Get your little one ready to be a reader!
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Parents and teachers should prioritize reading skills for children ages 5-7 as it lays the foundation for lifelong learning and academic success. During this critical developmental period, children begin to develop vocalization, comprehension, and critical thinking abilities that are essential for understanding and engaging with the world around them. Early reading skills contribute significantly to language acquisition, enhancing vocabulary and introducing them to new concepts and ideas.

Moreover, proficient reading skills directly correlate with academic achievement across subjects. Children who read well are more likely to excel in math and science because they can grasp problem statements, instructions, and relevant text-based information. By fostering a love for reading early on, parents and teachers nurture curiosity and creativity, making learning enjoyable.

Additionally, strong reading skills can boost self-esteem and confidence. Children who struggle with reading may feel frustrated or discouraged, which can lead to disengagement from school. By focusing on nurturing these skills early, adults can help students establish positive attitudes toward education.

Ultimately, supporting reading skills in children ages 5-7 is essential for their cognitive and emotional development, paving the way for success both in and out of the classroom. Implementing engaging reading practices at home and school contributes to well-rounded growth during these formative years.