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Point of View Printable
Point of View Printable

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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Mountain Animals Worksheet
Mountain Animals Worksheet

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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Explanatory Writing Worksheet
Explanatory Writing Worksheet

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: First Thanksgiving Worksheet
Assessment: First Thanksgiving Worksheet

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
Ben Franklin Part 2 Worksheet

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

“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
Poem or Story Book? Worksheet

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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Think About It: Assessment Worksheet
Think About It: Assessment Worksheet

Think About It: Assessment Worksheet

Reading is a fun and important way to learn. Help your students become better readers with this simple yet colorful worksheet. Read each sentence aloud, then have them read it by themselves. Ask them to check T for True and F for False. It's a great way to practice their reading skills!
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The 5 W Questions: Robin Hood Worksheet
The 5 W Questions: Robin Hood Worksheet

The 5 W Questions: Robin Hood Worksheet

Before embarking on this Robin Hood adventure, ensure your child reads and comprehends the 'Reading Folk Tales: Robin Hood' worksheet. Have them consider the story's lessons, and observe the details. Read the questions and help your kids select the correct answers.
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The Dog and His Bone: Questions Worksheet
The Dog and His Bone: Questions Worksheet

The Dog and His Bone: Questions Worksheet

Read the story of The Dog and His Bone to your child and help them understand it. Have them read it aloud if possible. Then, read the five questions on the worksheet and guide them to select the correct answers.
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Puss in Boots: Questions Worksheet
Puss in Boots: Questions Worksheet

Puss in Boots: Questions Worksheet

This worksheet contains questions to be checked with boxes for the correct answers. It also has pictures of animals; ask kids to identify them, noting the objects with them. Read the questions and have kids provide the answers. Help them check the boxes for the right answer.
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The Big Surprise: Questions Worksheet
The Big Surprise: Questions Worksheet

The Big Surprise: Questions Worksheet

Have your child read or listen to The Big Surprise. Ask them the questions in the printable, help check the answers and discuss the story. Keep it to 80 words. Have your child read or listen to The Big Surprise, then ask them the questions in the printable. Discuss the story and help them check the answers.
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Sequence: Jack and The Beanstalk Worksheet
Sequence: Jack and The Beanstalk Worksheet

Sequence: Jack and The Beanstalk Worksheet

Ensure your kids are familiar with Jack and the Beanstalk before starting this worksheet. If not, read them the story. In the pdf, there are five pictures with sentences. Read the sentences, ask your kid if it matches the picture, then help them check if it does.
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Jack and Beanstalk Worksheet
Jack and Beanstalk Worksheet

Jack and Beanstalk Worksheet

Story time can be a fun and educational experience for your kids. Read them the classic Jack and the Beanstalk - and even read it twice to help them pay attention. Afterwards, help them fill in the blank on the worksheet to expand their vocabulary and learn more from the story.
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Realistic Fiction: The First Day Worksheet
Realistic Fiction: The First Day Worksheet

Realistic Fiction: The First Day Worksheet

Fiction is made-up events, so story-writing is fiction writing. In this worksheet, there's a short story about Rosa, her friend Miguel, and their first day back at school. Read the story aloud to your kids and help them circle the right pictures to the questions. Repeat if needed.
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Three Little Pigs Questions Worksheet
Three Little Pigs Questions Worksheet

Three Little Pigs Questions Worksheet

Does your kid love bedtime stories? Test their classic fairytale knowledge with this worksheet! If they mention The Three Little Pigs, they're in luck - this pdf has them answering questions based off the classic fairytale. They'll check the picture that answers each question about the story. Is their fairytale knowledge up to scratch?
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Rapunzel Questions Worksheet
Rapunzel Questions Worksheet

Rapunzel Questions Worksheet

Read the fairy tale 'Rapunzel' to your kids. For those who really enjoyed it, read it twice and ask questions to test their understanding. Then, get them to check the pictures related to the questions to test their comprehension of the story.
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Princess and the Pea Questions Worksheet
Princess and the Pea Questions Worksheet

Princess and the Pea Questions Worksheet

Your kid knows The Princess and the Pea inside-out? Test their knowledge with this worksheet. Ask your little one to read the questions and match each one to the picture. It's a fun way to see just how much attention they've paid to their bedtime story.
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Little Elephant's Birthday Worksheet
Little Elephant's Birthday Worksheet

Little Elephant's Birthday Worksheet

It's Little Elephant's birthday! Help your students celebrate with this fun worksheet full of colors and pictures. Deciding which questions are facts and which are fiction will help them differentiate between fantasy stories and reality. Let them have fun learning why certain elements of fantasy can't be true!
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Sequencing: The Tortoise and the Hare Worksheet
Sequencing: The Tortoise and the Hare Worksheet

Sequencing: The Tortoise and the Hare Worksheet

Help your child become an independent reader and critical thinker with a sequencing worksheet from Kids Academy! Have them read the classic tale of the tortoise and the hare and use the accompanying worksheet to check their understanding of the story's sequence of events. Have kids identify the correct order of events by selecting the box next to the correct number for each image!
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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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The Boy Who Cried Fox Worksheet
The Boy Who Cried Fox Worksheet

The Boy Who Cried Fox Worksheet

This worksheet encourages students to recall details from a story and answer questions to test their comprehension. Perfect for reading lessons, enrichment, or extra help.
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What Am I? Worksheet
What Am I? Worksheet

What Am I? Worksheet

This worksheet assesses students' ability to differentiate between stories and texts they read for facts. Students learn to distinguish between reading for pleasure and reading for information. It includes statements from both a story and an informational text, and students must decide what type of text it is.
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