Kindergarten Reading Passages

These kindergarten reading passages are designed to build confidence and success in kids who are answering multiple choice questions for the first time. Two simple sight word rich sentences are repeated in the two multiple choice questions. The simple sentences are on one line only. Children circle A or B to show which is the correct answer. Hint: The correct answer os a repeated line from the text. Themes in these worksheets include snow, animals, flowers, colors and more!

18 worksheets, each in color and black & white

CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Guided Reading Level C

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Kindergarten Reading Passages - Apple. A Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Worksheet.

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Apple

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. At least that's the message this kindergarten reading passage is pointing out.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Bunny. A Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Worksheet.

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Bunny

Cute bunnies come and cute bunnies go. Hope this kindergarten reading passage doesn't slip away, too. Kids read & answer 2 questions.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Car. A Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Worksheet.

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Cars

This might be one of the boy's favorites of these kindergarten reading passages! Two sentences and two questions.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Flowers. A Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Worksheet.

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Flowers

This set of kindergarten reading passages wouldn't be complete without some flowers! Two questions included.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Frog. A Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Worksheet.

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Frog

These kindergarten reading passages have quite a number of animals on them, but none is as ready to take a leap as this one!
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - House. A Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Worksheet.

Kindergarten Reading Passages – House

Kindergarten reading passages should relate to kids. Kids can read this one, answer the questions, and tell whose house they go to.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Monkeys. Part of a set of two line, sight word rich reading passages.

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Monkeys

Kindergarten reading passages have to be fun to keep kids engaged. Have kids make all kinds of monkey noises!
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Mouse. Part of a set of two line, sight word rich reading passages.

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Mouse

Of all of these kindergarten reading passages, none may stir as much excitement as this one! A mouse in the house! EEEkkkk!
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Nest. Part of a set of two line, sight word rich reading passages.

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Nest

Ahhh, the wonders of nature. Finding a nest with real live eggs! Kids read the passage, count the eggs & answer the questions.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Orange

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Orange

Kindergarten reading passages should also have some astounding facts like "Oranges are orange." Ha, ha!
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Penguins

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Penguins

Everybody loves these waddling friends! So here they are in these kindergarten reading passages.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Pig

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Pig

A little akin to peek-a-boo, this kindergarten reading passage is about who sees who without the actual "Peek-a-Boo!"
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Rain

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Rain

Rain, rain, go away! But why should it when you're decked out and ready for some drops from above? Read then answer the questions.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Snail

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Snail

Remember the tortoise and the hare? Well, I think this slow snail in this kindergarten reading passage could be a winner, too!
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Snow

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Snow

Here's a winter kindergarten reading passage for you! Wherever there's snow kids are sure to make the fun happen.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Spider

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Spider

When kids are given reading passages they have to have one about bugs. It's just a must. How many legs do spiders have?
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Sun

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Sun

This kindergarten reading passage would be great for a science unit, or a shape lesson ... or a color lesson. Enjoy!
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4

Kindergarten Reading Passages - Tree

Kindergarten Reading Passages – Tree

In this reading passage you don't need to count how many apples up on top, you need to count how many apples in the tree.
CCSS RL.K.1, RF.K.1, RF.K.4