Printable primary worksheets

Reading Comprehension - Bottlenose DolphinThis comprehension passage delves into the fascinating world of bottlenose dolphins, providing students with a chance to explore these intelligent and social marine mammals while honing their reading comprehension abilities. After reading the passage, students will answer a set of comprehension questions. These questions assess their understanding of the text.

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.

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.

The Friendly Dragon Reading ComprehensionThis fun and engaging worksheet unfolds the story of Draco, the friendly dragon, and his delightful adventures in a land of rolling hills and colourful flowers. Pupils read through the story and answer the multiple-choice questions.  

Dolphins Reading ComprehensionWhat sounds do dolphins use to communicate with each other? What is a group of dolphins called? How do dolphins use echolocation to find food? This worksheet uses multiple-choice questions to help students learn about dolphins' unique traits and behaviours, enhancing both reading comprehension and appreciation for these fascinating creatures.

Kangaroos reading comprehensionThis worksheet aims to introduce students to the unique features and behaviours of kangaroos. Through multiple-choice questions, students will test their understanding of these fascinating marsupials while enhancing their reading comprehension skills.

The Magical Adventure Reading ComprehensionThis resource is designed to assist you in guiding young readers through a captivating story that will ignite their imaginations and enhance their reading comprehension skills. After reading the story, guide students through the provided comprehension questions. Encourage them to refer back to the text to find evidence for their answers.

The Friendly Forest Animals Reading ComprehensionThis activity is designed to help young readers develop their reading comprehension skills while enjoying an engaging story about animal friends and their adventures. After reading the story, students will answer questions to test their understanding of the text.

Rainforest Biome Cloze ActivityThis worksheet introduces students to the concept of biomes and their unique characteristics. Through reading and filling in the blanks, students gain a better understanding of the rainforest biome's location, climate, and distinct features. Use this KS2 resource in the classroom or at home. 

Neil Armstrong reading comprehension activityThis handy history worksheet about Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, provides a short comprehension for KS1 pupils to learn about a significant historical figure and his accomplishments. Use the comprehension questions to assess pupils' reading comprehension skills and understanding of the topic. 

Hermit crabs belong to the family Paguridae. This family includes a wide variety of hermit crab species found in oceans around the world. These crustaceans are known for their habit of using empty seashells as protective homes. Students read through the reading comprehension and learn some interesting facts about the hermit crab. There are 12 questions for them to answer.

This article includes some interesting facts about humpback whales. Humpback whales travel for great distances through the world's oceans. They are the noisiest of all the whales and are known for their amazing 'songs' that they produce underwater. Students read through the text and answer the accompanying study questions.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short passage with some interesting facts about the mountain gorilla. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

This KS1 reading comprehension includes a short passage with some interesting facts about the Giant Panda. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

This KS2 reading comprehension includes a short passage with some interesting facts about the bactrian camel. Children read the text and then answer the questions that follow.

Using picture sentences can really help get children ready for reading comprehension. This school-theme picture sentences worksheet is a great time-saver!

This school-theme resource is great for children to practise reading. Picture sentences can really help get children ready for reading comprehension.

Picture sentences are a great activity that will support the development of early literacy skills. Picture reading is a fun activity and will help develop a child's observation skills, visual thinking, and confidence to read.

A handy year 1 primary resource on picture sentences. Children look at each picture and find a sentence that will match the picture. Picture sentences are a great activity that will support the development of early literacy skills. Picture reading is a fun activity and will help develop a child's observation skills, visual thinking, and confidence to read.

Picture reading is a fun activity and will help develop a child's analysing skills, and visual thinking. Picture reading also builds their confidence to read. Support the development of early literacy skills with this time-saving English worksheet for Year 1.