Printable primary worksheets

Latitude and Longitude Cloze ActivityThis engaging cloze activity is designed for KS2 students to reinforce their understanding of latitude and longitude. By completing the missing words in sentences, students will enhance their comprehension of these geographical coordinates.

Year 6 Spelling Cloze ActivityStudents must select the correct spelling for each missing word from a provided list. This challenges their spelling and contextual understanding.

Benefits of this Year 6 Spelling Cloze Activity:Exposure to a diverse range of words and phrases enhances students' vocabulary, benefiting their reading and writing abilities.By deciphering missing words within passages, students improve their comprehension skills and learn to use context clues effectively.The need to select the correct spelling through context encourages critical thinking and problem-solving.Beyond spelling practice, this cloze activity introduces pupils to new words and phrases within a context, promoting vocabulary development.

Woodland Animals Cloze ActivityOur Woodland Animals Cloze Activity can be integrated into classroom lessons or assigned as homework to reinforce reading comprehension skills. As pupils fill in the blanks, they will encounter new words related to wildlife, habitats, and the unique characteristics of woodland animals. Through this activity, pupils will not only enhance their reading comprehension skills but also gain valuable insights into the remarkable adaptations and behaviours of these cute woodland creatures.

Endangered animals cloze activityThis engaging activity is a fantastic way for young learners to explore the importance of wildlife conservation while honing their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. By filling in the missing words in the sentences, students will uncover fascinating facts about these vulnerable creatures and their struggles for survival. This exercise can be used in the classroom, as homework, or during wildlife-themed educational events, making it a versatile resource for teachers and parents.

Harry Potter Cloze ActivityThese fun facts about Harry Potter should spark a child's interest in the magical world created by J.K. Rowling and could provide a great starting point for their journey into the series. This cloze activity offers a spellbinding way to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while diving into the world of magic. Beyond simply filling in the blanks, this activity encourages critical thinking by prompting children to consider context and meaning while completing the fun Harry Potter facts. 

C. S. Lewis Cloze ActivityC.S. Lewis's life and work continue to inspire young readers around the world, and his magical stories are enjoyed by children of all ages. This C.S. Lewis Cloze Activity will help to:Introduce students to key facts about C.S. Lewis's life and work.Develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.Encourage active engagement with the provided text.Certain words have been omitted from the passage, creating blanks in the text. Students are tasked with filling in these blanks with the correct missing words from the word bank.

Whales Cloze ActivityHello, young explorers of the sea! Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of whales with our "Whales Cloze Activity." From the biggest animals on Earth to their playful songs, pupils will learn all about whales in a fun and interactive way. Imagine a baby whale as big as a car when it's born! Pupils will discover how whales talk to each other using special sounds, like singing in an underwater orchestra. Students read through the text and use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences. There are also more fun facts at the end to learn. 

Aquatic Biome Cloze ActivityThis cloze activity worksheet on aquatic biomes is designed to engage KS2 pupils in an exciting journey through the world's water-based ecosystems. Students will have the opportunity to test their knowledge about aquatic biomes by completing sentences with the appropriate words. By doing so, they will reinforce their understanding of important concepts related to oceans, rivers, lakes, and other aquatic environments. This activity encourages critical thinking as students recall information about the unique features and inhabitants of these biomes.

Tundra cloze activityThis worksheet is designed to enhance your pupils' understanding of the unique characteristics, plant life, and animal adaptations that make the tundra such a fascinating and extreme environment. Through this activity, students will reinforce their knowledge of the tundra biome while practising important reading and comprehension skills. As students fill in the blanks with the appropriate words, they will demonstrate their understanding of key concepts related to the tundra biome.

Introducing the "ew" digraph to young learners can be an engaging and effective way to enhance their spelling skills. Here are some benefits of teaching "ew" words and digraphs:Benefits of teaching 'ew' words and digraphs:Phonemic awareness: Learning about digraphs like "ew" helps children develop their phonemic awareness by recognising that two letters together create a single sound.Spelling patterns: Understanding digraphs introduces students to specific spelling patterns, helping them become more proficient spellers.Reading fluency: Recognising digraphs contributes to improved reading fluency as students become more confident in decoding words.Vocabulary expansion: Introducing new words with the "ew" sound enhances vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Teaching young learners about digraphs, like the 'oy' sound, is an essential part of developing their literacy skills. A digraph is a pair of letters that come together to represent a single sound. The 'oy' digraph is commonly found in words like "boy," "toy," and "enjoy." By introducing students to digraphs, you're providing them with tools to decode and spell words more effectively. Let's explore the benefits of teaching 'oy' words and how to introduce them through a worksheet.Benefits of teaching 'oy' words and digraphs:Phonemic awareness: Learning digraphs helps students recognise and understand specific sounds within words, enhancing their phonemic awareness.Spelling proficiency: Mastering 'oy' words improves students' spelling skills and empowers them to tackle more complex words.Reading fluency: Recognising digraphs leads to smoother and more fluent reading as students become more adept at blending sounds.Vocabulary growth: Exposure to 'oy' words expands students' vocabulary and comprehension of various texts.Encourage students to complete the fill-in-the-blank sentences using the 'oy' words provided.

Digraph: 'ay' cloze worksheet This worksheet is all about the exciting 'ay' digraph! In this activity, pupils will get to practise words that have the 'ay' sound, which is often found in words like "day," "play," and "say." Pupils fill in the blanks in sentences and strengthen their understanding of this unique sound. Children will have fun while improving their spelling skills!Importance of learning spellingsLearning spellings is like unlocking a secret code to communication. When pupils learn how to spell correctly, they can express their thoughts and ideas clearly in writing. Knowing how to spell words helps us write stories and share information accurately. It also builds confidence in reading because children can recognise words easily. Just like putting together a puzzle, learning spellings helps us put letters in the right order to create meaningful words. So, by practising spellings, you're becoming a better communicator and a more confident reader and writer!

Digraph: 'aw' cloze activityThis worksheet is all about the 'aw' sound! In this activity, pupils will practise recognising and using words that contain the 'aw' digraph. Pupils fill in the blanks with the words from the word bank. Words include draw, saw, claw, straw, paw, yawn, lawn, and crawl. 

Digraph: 'ou' cloze activityStudents will dive into learning words that contain the 'ou' digraph, where the two letters work together to create a unique sound. Through fun fill-in-the-blank sentences and word practice, young learners will enhance their reading and phonics skills while mastering words like 'mouse,' 'house,' and 'cloud.' 

Digraph: 'er' cloze activityLearning digraphs provides students with essential skills that empower them to become confident and proficient readers and writers. Understanding digraphs assists students in spelling words correctly, as they learn that specific letter combinations produce distinct sounds. This activity can be used in the classroom or at home and comes complete with an answer sheet.

Digraph: 'oi' cloze activityThis handy literacy resource will help young learners by enhancing their phonics skills and helping them to read words more confidently. Exploring "oi" words expands pupils' vocabulary, introducing them to new and exciting words. It also boosts their confidence in writing tasks. This activity can be used in the classroom or at home and comes complete with an answer sheet.

'ar' digraphChildren use the words from the word list to complete the sentences. This printable features words with the r-controlled vowel sound /är/ spelled ar. Words include: car, shark, park, far, card, farm, jar, and star. Use this worksheet in the classroom or at home to help children practise their reading and spelling.

Short 'oo' digraph cloze activityStudents read and write the correct 'oo' word to complete the sentences. There are eight sentences to complete. This engaging worksheet can be used in the classroom or at home. 

How will this resource help young learners?Phonics reinforcement: This handy worksheet focuses on the "oa" sound, allowing young learners to practice recognising and associating the sound with specific letter combinations. This reinforces their phonics skills and helps them become more familiar with the corresponding sound.Vocabulary expansion: By engaging with words containing the "oa" sound, younger learners are exposed to new vocabulary. They learn new words which expands their vocabulary and helps them build a foundation for reading and comprehension.Reading practice: This English activity provides an opportunity for young learners to practice reading words with the "oa" sound in a fun and engaging way. They can read the words out loud, improving their reading fluency and building confidence in their reading abilities. There are eight sentences for children to complete.

The 'igh' sound - Cloze activityReading sentences that incorporate familiar words provides opportunities for young learners to develop their vocabulary, comprehension skills, phonics knowledge, and reading fluency. This worksheet includes eight sentences for children to complete using words with the 'igh' sound. Use this engaging activity in the classroom or at home. 

Digraphs: ai cloze activity This handy worksheet will help young learners practice reading while reinforcing their understanding of words with the "ai" sound. There are eight fill-in-the-blank sentences for children to complete including these words: paint, tail, chain, train, snail, rain, sail, and brain. 

This cloze activity includes some interesting facts about rainforest species. Students read through the text and fill in the missing words using the word bank.

Cloze Activity - DinosaursStep into the world of prehistoric giants with our engaging "Dinosaurs Cloze Activity." This educational exercise is designed to captivate the imagination of KS2 students as they embark on a thrilling journey through the Mesozoic era, where dinosaurs ruled the Earth. This activity offers an exciting way to enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills while unraveling the mysteries of these ancient creatures.

A year 4 literacy resource including a cloze activity about Anne Frank.