These reading worksheets were written at a first grade level, but it's important to remember that reading level varies from student to student. After they read the passage, students then answer the comprehension questions that follow.
A dog keeps finding different colored balls. Find out what the dog does with each ball. Then, answer the comprehension questions.
Apples, Apples (Poem) MemberA cute, sing-songy poem about picking and sharing apples. Your students can read the poem and answer the questions.
I Can Do It By Myself MemberJosh is an independent young boy who gets his own snack and puts his dishes away. However, when he tried to tie his shoes by himself, he makes knots. Can it he it himself without help?
Max the Dog MemberRead the fiction story about Jen and her dog Max. Students then answer a series of questions that go along with the story.
Aunt Lee's Pets MemberAunt Lee doesn't have normal pets, like cats or dogs. She has chickens! Find out where she keeps them and what they eat.
Bubble Baby MemberA baby and his mother are in the park blowing bubbles.
Baby Brother MemberRead about a child who helps out at home with a new baby. Four reading comprehension questions follow the story.
Hippo and Frog MemberHippo keeps bothering frog by eating the lily pads, squishing the mud, and blowing bubbles in the water. How can they work it out?
Friends for Tom MemberTom is excited to be at the beach, but how can he have fun without any friends to play with?
Sam the Cat MemberJill's Cat, Sam, gets lost under the bed when he chases his bell.
Missing Earring MemberMary found an earring, but who does it belong to? Read along as Mary solves the mystery.
Messy Bedroom MemberWhat happens when Dad discovers a messy bedroom? After reading about a child who cleans up their room, students check their understanding by answering the questions.
Frog on a Log MemberA frog is lost and cannot find his way home.
Buzz, Buzz, Bumblebee (Poem) FreeA fun, repetitious poem about a buzzing bumblebee.
Cat and Mouse MemberA cat is chasing a mouse around the house. The mouse sneaks bread, cheese, and crackers into his hole. Find out why the cat can't catch him.
Big Mouth Baby MemberMax is getting ready for his birthday party, but the baby is popping the balloons and ruining his party.
Rock Band FreeBeth and her friends choose instruments and form a rock band.
Sometimes the early bird catches the worm.... but not in this story.
Fireflies MemberA non-fiction passage with information about fireflies.
Fishing MemberBen and his dad go fishing in this story. After reading about their adventures, students can answer the four questions that follow.
Play (Poem) MemberCute poem about playing with simple, easy-to-read words for first grade students.
Zac and Sam MemberZac and Sam are at the store, but they can't agree on what to buy.
Car Trip (Poem) MemberA family travels to grandma's house in their new car.
Dan Does Tricks MemberDan can sit and give five with his paw. But what happens to Zac when he has Dan fetch a ball from the pool?
The Missing Pencil MemberMatt searches everywhere for his missing pencil. You wouldn't believe where he finds it.
Farmer's Special Day MemberIt's farmer Ted's birthday, but he has forgotten!
Black Cat, Tan Cat MemberRead "Black Cat, Tan Cat" and color all of the words with a short a sound.
Hunter's Card MemberHunter is making a special card for his mother.
Colors (Poem) MemberRead about red, yellow, blue and green things in nature.
Cody's Rock MemberCody finds a rock in the driveway... and it's got orange eyes! His parents tell him that what he's found is NOT really a rock.
Reading Comprehension Worksheets by Grade:
Reading Comprehension - 2nd GradeA collection of reading passages for second graders
Reading Comprehension- 3rd GradeA collection of reading passages for third graders
Reading Comprehension - 4th GradeA collection of reading passages for fourth graders
Reading Comprehension - 5th GradeA collection of reading passages for fifth graders

