Worksheet
Kindergarten
Sequence Writing
writing · W.K.8
$1.50
KCommon Core-aligned · Kindergarten
Kindergarten ELA Worksheets & Resources
Kindergarten ELA resources help your child learn letters, sounds, and first reading skills. Practice letter sounds, recognizing uppercase and lowercase letters, and writing simple words. Print a worksheet, project it for whole class teaching, or assign an online game. These activities build the foundation for reading and writing.
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Kindergarten ELA Common Core standards
See every kindergarten ELA standard and the resources aligned to each one.
Popular Kindergarten ELA resources
Teacher favorites for Kindergarten
Worksheet
Kindergarten
Taking Notes
writing · W.K.7
Free
Worksheet
Kindergarten
My Research
writing · W.K.7
$1.50
Worksheet
Kindergarten
My Painting—Use Digital Tools
writing · W.K.6
Free
Worksheet
Kindergarten
Julia's Day—Short Story
reading literature · RL.K.3
Free
Worksheet
Kindergarten
My Day At School—Short Story
reading literature · RL.K.3
$1.50
Worksheet
Kindergarten
The Pool—Short Story
reading literature · RL.K.1
$1.50
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Kindergarten
Puppy Playing!—Short Story
reading literature · RL.K.1+1
$1.50
Worksheet
Kindergarten
Samantha and Sarah's Fun Day—Short Story
reading literature · RL.K.1+1
Free
Worksheet
Kindergarten
Retelling Stories - Graphic Organizer
reading literature · RL.K.2
Free
Worksheet
Kindergarten
Retelling Stories
reading literature · RL.K.2
$1.50
Worksheet
Kindergarten
Police Officers and Firefighters—Describe the Connections In Text
reading informational text · RI.K.3
Free
Kindergarten reading comprehension
Passages & worksheets for Kindergarten
Worksheet
Grades K–2
Animals in Winter Picture Reading Comprehension
life science · NGSS 1-LS1-1+4
$3.00
Worksheet
Grades K–2
Animals in the Arctic Picture Reading Comprehension Cards
life science · NGSS 1-LS1-1+4
$3.00
Passage
Grades K–2
Playground Puddles
reading literature
Free
Passage
Grades K–2
School Garden Fix
reading literature
Free
Passage
Grades K–2
School Canteen
reading informational text
Free
Passage
Grades K–2
Park Cleanup
reading informational text
Free
Passage
Grades K–2
Rain Shelter
reading informational text
Free
Passage
Grades K–2
Car Parts
reading informational text
Free
Passage
Grades K–2
Better Dustbins
reading informational text
Free
Worksheet
Grades K–2
Animals in the Desert Picture Reading Comprehsion
life science · NGSS 1-LS1-1+4
$3.00
Worksheet
Grades K–2
Animals in the Ocean Picture Reading Activities
life science · NGSS 1-LS1-1+4
$3.00
Passage
Grades K–2
Warmth from the Sun
science · K-PS3-1+1
Free
Kindergarten ELA topics & skills
The full kindergarten ELA scope — pick a topic or jump straight to a skill.
Featured · Reading passages
Differentiated reading passages for every K–8 classroom
Explore thousands of differentiated reading passages, short stories, and reading informational science texts with built-in comprehension questions for Grades K–8. Every passage includes audio narration, translation support, and full alignment with Common Core ELA and NGSS standards. Use them as printable worksheets or assign them digitally.
- 2 reading levels each
- Comprehension questions
- Audio narration
- Fully editable
- Translate to any language
- Mapped to CCSS & NGSS
Reading PassageGrades 3–5 · physical science
What Is Energy Transfer
On levelBelow2 levels · one click
Editable Any language
What do kindergartners learn in ELA?
In kindergarten, children build the building blocks of reading and writing. They learn letter sounds, sight words, and how to tell a simple story.
- Letter Recognition. Kindergartners learn to name all uppercase and lowercase letters. They also match letters to objects that start with the same sound.
- Phonics. Kids connect letters to sounds and blend simple three-letter words. They practice beginning, middle, and ending sounds.
- Sight Words. Children read common words like the, and, is without sounding them out. They use these words in simple sentences.
- Reading Simple Texts. Kindergartners listen to and read short stories. They answer questions about key details and retell what happened.
- Writing and Drawing. Kids draw a picture and write a word or sentence to share an idea. They practice printing upper and lowercase letters.
- Story Retelling. Children retell familiar stories in order. They name characters and the main event using pictures and words.
- Word Categories. Kindergartners sort words into groups like foods, animals, and colors. They also learn simple opposites such as hot and cold.
How to use these kindergarten ELA resources
Start with a printable worksheet to introduce a skill like letter sounds or sight words. Then use an online game for extra practice. Assign a short reading passage with questions to check understanding. Teachers can assign work to the whole class or a small group. Parents can print pages for homework or summer practice. Use the standards tags to find resources that match the exact skill you are teaching.
Common questions
What ELA should a kindergartner know?
A kindergartner should know all upper and lowercase letters and their main sounds. They should read a few common sight words and blend simple three-letter words. They should also be able to retell a short story and write a simple sentence with support.
Are these kindergarten ELA resources Common Core aligned?
Yes. The resources are tagged to Common Core standards for kindergarten English language arts. You can filter by the skill you are teaching, like letter sounds or story retelling.
What is the hardest reading skill for a kindergartner?
One of the hardest parts is blending sounds into words. Kids often know individual letters but need practice to hear and blend the sounds in words like cat and sit. Sight word recognition also helps because many early reading words cannot be sounded out.
Can I assign these online?
Most resources can be printed or assigned online. You can project a worksheet for the whole class or assign a digital game to students. Online work is auto-graded, so you can see results quickly.
Are there free kindergarten ELA worksheets?
Yes, some are free. The full library, including every printable and interactive game, comes with a Workybooks membership.