Making inferences is a critical skill for young readers to master, as it helps them look beyond the words on the page to figure out the author's message. Use these simple sentences to get your students started in making their own inferences!

This short fictional text can be used to help students determine words and phrases the author uses to help the reader figure out the central message of the story.

Boost your first grader's reading comprehension by using a story map to outline a story visually.

Children read the First Amendment, then complete a simple word scramble puzzle and answer reading comprehension questions.

Tuck this chapter summary chart into reading workshop folders to help students keep track of longer chapter books. When they finish the book, have them look back at this to create a whole-book summary!

Facts about ostrich include that they are the largest birds in the world and that they can't fly, but that's not all. Learn all about this amazing bird!

Readers practice comparing and contrasting characters in works of fiction with this versatile graphic organizer.

Find presidential and historical words in this election-themed word search.

This open-ended reading reflection journal helps students to think about the books they've read.

Take an adventure through the woods with this "Little Red Riding Hood" story, fit for young readers.

The classic children's fable "Stone Soup" is all about sharing! Share this story with your young reader to build basic comprehension skills.

Children use their investigative skills and powers of deduction to complete a series of questions and prompts about their local government.  

Concept maps are versatile and useful for all subject areas. Use this concept map for word work, main idea and supporting details, or to map out ideas.

This worksheet can help first graders to practice learning how to locate information using a glossary.

Your students will love learning all about this fascinating historical figure while also practicing reading comprehension and reading response skills.

Learners will practice analyzing a short script in this winter-themed reading comprehension worksheet.

Practice some hands-on storytelling with these shadow puppets, modeled after The Three Little Pigs.

This reading stamina chart can be used to help students track and increase the amount of time they can spend reading to themselves during independent reading.

Do you remember the story of Little Red Riding Hood? Sit down for story-time with your little reader, and put these mixed-up scenes back in order!

Dig your hands into some earth science with this soil sheet! Your little scientist can hone his reading skills as he learns what soil is and how it is formed.

The story is mixed up! Kids will have to look at the pictures and read the words to put the story back in order again.

Use this fairy tale story map to follow the details of your child's favorite stories and strengthen his reading skills.

Help students analyze the words and form of a poem with this fun worksheet.

All authors write for a reason, be it to explain, entertain, or persuade their readers. In this activity, your students will consider the author’s purpose of a book of their choosing, then justify their answer.

Learn how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac came to be with this Chinese New Year folktale! 

This social studies worksheet is a great way to encourage the next generation to understand the value and impact of voting while helping learners practice reading comprehension strategies.

Learners get a brief introduction to the capital of the United States in this worksheet.