Critical Thinking Reading Worksheets for Ages 4-8
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Picture in Books Worksheet
Picture books are popular with students - they're easier to read and understand because of the captions and illustrations. With preschoolers, look at the pictures in the book and read the sentences in the worksheet. Help them choose the one that matches the scene.
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Picture Books Worksheet
Kids will love this exercise! Get their imaginations going with five colorful picture books. Ask them to circle the books that are picture books and have them enjoy the exciting stories, along with the colorful images. Reading can become that much more enjoyable!
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Point of View Printable
Teach your kids about points of view with this worksheet! In a story, characters can tell the story in first person or it can come from a narrator in third person. Read the excerpt in the worksheet and ask your kids to identify which point of view it is.
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Special Day Worksheet
What's your child's favorite day? Let them tell you what makes it special and what they enjoy most. With the worksheet, show them the picture and ask them to identify the day. Read the story aloud, and help them answer the questions and check the right responses.
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Dogs and Wolves Worksheet
Kids love dogs and wolves, so engaging them with text about them is key. This free, downloadable worksheet allows kids to read statements about dogs and wolves and use picture clues and prior knowledge to decide if the statements are true or false, strengthening their reading comprehension.
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City or Country? Worksheet
Whether city or country, both have distinct attributes. Cities have skyscrapers, public transport, and many business people, whereas the countryside is rural and full of nature, often farms. Download this PDF to help your child and Cindy use traced lines to decide which picture fits city or country.
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Yesterday's Park Fun Worksheet
Add -ed to the end of words and you get a word that happened in the past. This PDF helps your child understand this concept by giving practice examples: walk, pull, jump and smile can all be transformed into the past tense with a -ed suffix. They'll circle all the words that happened yesterday and learn about the past tense.
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Where Do We Sleep Worksheet
Help your kids understand the importance of a safe space with this activity: Ask them to draw a line connecting the different animals and insects to the words that describe where they sleep. Remind them that everyone needs a sanctuary to rest – like the animals and insects in this printout.
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Mountain Animals Worksheet
Is mountain wildlife amazing? Fact or fiction? Help your child sharpen critical-thinking skills with this engaging worksheet. Featuring a fun nonfiction passage about animals like bears and goats, your child will read through the text and identify each statement as fact or fiction. Perfect for boosting reading comprehension and analytical abilities!
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Am I a Mammal or Bird? Worksheet
We categorize animals into groups such as mammals, birds, reptiles, etc. This worksheet helps kids understand the difference between birds and mammals. Read through the clues and think about each one. Then decide if it describes a bird or mammal, check the box and complete!
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Explanatory Writing Worksheet
This worksheet teaches kids the three main types of writing. Descriptive writing describes a situation, explanatory writing explains how to do something, and persuasive writing is used to sway readers' opinions. Read the text and help your kids answer the questions by circling the right answer.
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Assessment: Aquarium Sign Worksheet
Take your kids to an aquarium and marvel at the sea creatures! Help them identify the animals they see, and ask them which one is their favorite. Look at the aquarium sign and point to each creature. Ask your kids the questions and help them circle the right answer.
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Assessment: First Thanksgiving Worksheet
When the Pilgrims arrived in America in 1620, they met the Native Americans and formed a pact to live in harmony. The Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to survive in the new land, which helped them celebrate the First Thanksgiving. Read this text to your children and help them answer the questions below.
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Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet
History is filled with great figures, like Benjamin Franklin. Let your kids in on the legacy by introducing them to the founder of the US fire department, diplomat, and inventor. Then, use a worksheet to have them fill in the blanks with the correct word to teach them more. Read the text, then read the sentences and have them circle the missing word.
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“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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“The Princess and the Pea” or “Cinderella” Worksheet
Help your child identify the characters and objects from both the Princess and the Pea and Cinderella. Ask them to draw a line from the pictures to the story it's from on the tracing sheet. Encourage them to tell you the similarities between the two stories. Enjoy the tale with your daughter and watch her be fascinated by these two classic children's stories.
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Poem or Story Book? Worksheet
Help your little readers comprehend different genres with this free worksheet! Colorful images and familiar themes help them distinguish between poems and story books. They'll identify which is which, then connect the picture to the right column with traceable lines. A fun way to expand their understanding!
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Craft and Structure of Informational Texts: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Young children need to know how to hold books correctly when they start reading. This assessment worksheet helps them show they know what to do. They'll look at the pictures and circle the child who is holding the book correctly. It's a great way to tell they are well on their way to becoming lifetime readers!
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What Does It Mean? Worksheet
Teach your child to use context clues with this engaging Kids Academy worksheet. Read the sentences and find the pink-highlighted word. Use the other words in the sentence to figure out the meaning, then check the box next to the picture that represents it.
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Craft and Structure of Stories: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Help your child assess their story sequencing and reading comprehension skills using this cute worksheet! It encourages them to look at the three pictures on the page, each representing a scene from the beginning, middle and end. Ask them what the story is about, then let them check the box next to the correct answer. This is a great way to ensure they understand the main events of a story.
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Questions About Stories: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Talk to your child about what a princess is and what activities they associate with that word. Then, read the story to them and help them identify characters in the pictures. Look out for details and ask them questions to ensure they understand.
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Questions About Stories: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Winter brings snow, cold, short days, and darkness. Schools can even close due to heavy snow. Ask your child what their favourite winter activities are and what color they associate with 'winter'. This worksheet takes place in a winter forest. Look at the 4 pictures with your child, and help them identify which one shows the correct setting.
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Finding the Details and Connections: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Does your child love animals? If you have pets, they'll relate to the text in this worksheet. Read it aloud to them and help them answer the simple questions by circling yes or no. The story is about a dog and cat living on a farm. Let your child read it aloud to you if they can.
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Finding the Details and Connections: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Ask your students what their parents do for a job. Do they know what profession their mom is in and where she works? Professionals have places they go to do their job. In this task, Mom goes to a hospital and is a doctor. Read the text and help them check the right pictures.
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