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Boost your child's reading skills with our Reading Comprehension Worksheets tailored for ages 6-8. These worksheets encourage kids to engage with texts, build vocabulary, and improve understanding. Each activity is designed to develop critical thinking and foster a love for reading. With a variety of stories and questions, young readers can practice important comprehension strategies in a fun and interactive way. Ensure your child's success in reading with engaging, age-appropriate exercises from Kids Academy. Explore our extensive collection to support their learning journey today!


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Prometheus story worksheet
Prometheus story worksheet

Prometheus Story Worksheet

Help kids improve reading comprehension with this Prometheus story worksheet! Learn about this classic mythological tale and break down the plot into understandable parts. By doing so, children will understand the story each step of the way.
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Services Worksheet
Services Worksheet

Services Worksheet

Help your child learn the difference between services and goods with this Kids Academy worksheet. Guide your child to read each sentence and select the correct worker who does the job for the service. With this worksheet, your child can learn about common services in the community.
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The Ugly Duckling / El Patito Feo Worksheet
The Ugly Duckling / El Patito Feo Worksheet

The Ugly Duckling / El Patito Feo Worksheet

This cute worksheet uses the story of The Ugly Duckling to help students learn Spanish. Fun pictures help make picture-word associations, while they check off the correct words to create the swan. Students won't realize they're learning - they'll just think the ducks are cute!
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Dinosaur Facts Worksheet
Dinosaur Facts Worksheet

Dinosaur Facts Worksheet

Help your child improve reading skills with engaging nonfiction texts! This dinosaur facts worksheet will teach fun information and test kids on the key details. It'll keep them motivated and ready to learn!
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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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How the Moon Became Beautiful Worksheet
How the Moon Became Beautiful Worksheet

How the Moon Became Beautiful Worksheet

Fables are a great way for kids to learn! This Chinese fable about the moon's beauty is educational and entertaining. The PDF worksheet provides the English translations and symbols associated with the story. Kids can fill in the blanks with the correct symbols and have fun learning a new language!
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Point of View Worksheet
Point of View Worksheet

Point of View Worksheet

This printable worksheet helps kids understand Point of View by providing 1st and 3rd person choices. It's a fun way to practice differentiating between the two viewpoints and improve their reading comprehension. Match the sentences to 1st or 3rd person to strengthen understanding and enjoy the task!
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Rhymes in Poems Worksheet
Rhymes in Poems Worksheet

Rhymes in Poems Worksheet

Poems are lovely works of literature; some with rhymes, and some without. This poem for kids is full of rhymes and tells the tale of a sheep. Read it aloud to your kids, then help them circle the rhyming words.
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Skunks Worksheet
Skunks Worksheet

Skunks Worksheet

Kids can learn fascinating information about a beloved and smelly animal with this fun worksheet. They'll read articles, texts, and look at an accompanying picture while reading. Captions and sidebars can give extra details. Finally, answer the given questions by selecting the correct response. Reading is a fun and informative way to gain knowledge!
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Sequence Word Eagle Worksheet
Sequence Word Eagle Worksheet

Sequence Word Eagle Worksheet

Help your child brush up on reading and writing with this fun worksheet. Read the story of the golden eagle's day, then have the child circle the numbers in the right order. Point out the sequence words that tell the order of events. This helps learners understand how to make their writing clear and understandable to others.
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“The Princess and the Pea” and “Cinderella” Worksheet
“The Princess and the Pea” and “Cinderella” Worksheet

“The Princess and the Pea” and “Cinderella” Worksheet

Read "Cinderella" and "The Princess and the Pea" to your little ones. Ask them what their favorite parts were and what similarities they found in the princesses. This worksheet has four pictures of scenes from the stories. Ask your kids which picture goes with both tales.
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Robin Hood Folktale Worksheet
Robin Hood Folktale Worksheet

Robin Hood Folktale Worksheet

Have your child practice reading comprehension and inferencing with this Robin Hood folktale worksheet! Get them to read between the lines to find character motivation and answer important questions about the passage. It's a fun way to test their reading skills!
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Poem: My New Kite Worksheet
Poem: My New Kite Worksheet

Poem: My New Kite Worksheet

Read a cheerful poem with your child and have them check the boxes next to the words that appear. Then, ask them to identify rhyming words, noting that these won't appear at the bottom of the page. This is a delightful reading activity to help your child remember what they read.
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Volcano facts worksheet for 3rd grade
Volcano facts worksheet for 3rd grade

Volcano Facts Worksheet

This PDF worksheet helps 3rd graders improve their skills for reading both fiction and nonfiction. It also introduces them to finding the main idea of a text and locating supporting details. Download it now to help your child break down text for better comprehension.
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King Midas Worksheet
King Midas Worksheet

King Midas Worksheet

Read the ancient Greek history of King Midas to your kids. If they're into Greek gods and mythology, they'll be excited to complete the exercise. Read the text carefully, and if needed, twice. Help your kids locate the story's theme at the bottom of the page. 80 words.
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More About Pelicans Worksheet
More About Pelicans Worksheet

More About Pelicans Worksheet

Train your reader to look for clues in words with this fun worksheet about pelicans! As they read each sentence, they'll learn more about these majestic birds. Once they finish, answer the questions and explore even more!
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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.
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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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Cinderella story sequencing worksheet
Cinderella story sequencing worksheet

Cinderella Story Sequencing Worksheet

This worksheet helps strengthen reading comprehension skills by getting your child to remember key moments from the Cinderella story. They'll be asked to place pictures in the right order to tell the story.
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Pelicans Worksheet
Pelicans Worksheet

Pelicans Worksheet

This printable worksheet will help your child learn to read and analyze informational passages. It's fun and educational, featuring an animal science topic about pelicans. Read the passage and view the graph, then answer the questions by indicating if the statements are true or false.
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Jupiter Facts Worksheet PDF
Jupiter Facts Worksheet PDF

Jupiter Facts Worksheet

Kids can test their reading comprehension by using this Jupiter facts worksheet! It helps them practice remembering key details and strengthen their critical reading skills while learning an interesting nonfiction text.
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Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet
Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Puss in Boots: OO Sound Worksheet

Read out the words in this printout with the correct pronunciation. Have your child repeat each word after you. Then have them read the words and identify the ones with the "oo" sound. Guide their hands as they trace the lines to the right words.
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The Dentist Worksheet
The Dentist Worksheet

The Dentist Worksheet

Community helpers are essential for our wellbeing. This vibrant worksheet is a great way to introduce children to the dentist and their tools. They'll read the text, use the pictures and answer questions about what the dentist does and what they use. It's a great way to make the dentist more approachable, as well as help with comprehension.
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The Summary of the Princess and the Pea Worksheet
The Summary of the Princess and the Pea Worksheet

The Summary of the Princess and the Pea Worksheet

Test your student’s knowledge of the story The Princess and the Pea with this quick worksheet. With who, what, when and where questions, it's a great way to assess comprehension skills. It's a perfect resource for school or home classrooms. Download it now and start improving comprehension skills!
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Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill that significantly impacts a child's academic and personal development. For children aged 6-8, the ability to understand and make sense of written material is crucial as they transition from learning to read to reading to learn. This period is vital for building confidence and developing a lifelong love of reading.

Firstly, good reading comprehension at an early age supports classroom learning across all subjects. Whether in math, science, or social studies, a solid grasp of reading skills allows children to understand instructions, process information, and solve problems more efficiently.

Secondly, strong reading comprehension fosters critical thinking skills. When children understand what they read, they can make connections between different pieces of information, evaluate content, and think creatively about lessons and stories. This analytical thinking is essential for academic success and informed decision-making in everyday life.

Moreover, reading comprehension aids in vocabulary growth and language development. Exposure to new words and phrases through reading helps children expand their language skills, which is important for both personal expression and effective communication.

Lastly, cultivating a love for reading at a young age encourages lifelong learning and curiosity. Enjoying stories and information naturally leads children to explore more, thereby broadening their horizons and enhancing their knowledge base.

In essence, caring about reading comprehension for ages 6-8 lays a strong educational foundation, promoting cognitive development, effective learning, and a joy for discovering the world through literature.