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Holiday and Seasonal Reading Comprehension for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2

Download reading comprehension exercises for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2. These reading exercises have holidays and seasonal themes, and most feature study questions and answer keys.

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Fiction: I Like To Swim (pre-K/primary)

"My name is Danny. I am a little duck."
Fiction: Albert Goes To School

This reading comprehension is a fictional story about a crocodile's first day of school.
Fiction: Hoppy's Busy Day (primary/elem)

A 1 page selection about the Easter Bunny's busy day before Easter is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and four questions that require a brief written response.
Cloze: Larry the Leprechaun (elem)

Complete the story about Larry the Leprechaun's favorite holiday using the provided vocabulary words.
Fiction: Mr. Scarecrow

Short reading comprehension about a scarecrow.
Fiction: Skating Is Fun (primary)

"I like to skate on the ice." Short reading comprehension (fiction).
Fiction: A Tree for Me (primary)

An enthusiastic child gets a tree from grandpa. A great lesson for Arbor Day or any time of year.
Fiction: Playing in the Sand (primary)

The beach is a fun (and hot) place to be in the summer. Come and build a sandcastle!
Fiction: A Day with Dad (primary)

Scarlet and her twin brother, Clay, look forward to a Father's Day baseball game with their busy father.
Fiction: The Silly Scarecrow (primary)

This early reader features writing practice and a word search. Perfect for fall lessons.
Fiction: Mr. Miller's Spring Garden (primary/elementary)

Story sequencing practice.
Fiction: Hatching Chicks (primary/elem)

A 1 page realistic fiction story about a mother hen hatching her baby chicks. It is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 4 questions requiring short written responses.
Fiction: A Perfect Beach Hat (primary/elem)

"Aunt Jane said Kimmie could only go if she had sunscreen and a hat." A realistic fiction story about choosing a perfect beach hat.
Comprehension: Happy Birthday, George (primary)

Very easy reading comprehension
Comprehension: Australia Day (elem)

A two page text on the history and cultural activities celebrated during Australia's annual Australia Day, January 26. Includes a set of multiple choice and a set of short answer questions.
Comprehension: Valentine's Day (primary)

A one page text discussing aspects of Valentine's Day followed by multiple choice and short answer questions, with answer sheet. Text is illustrated with black and white drawings suitable for coloring.
Comprehension: Nowruz - Persian New Year (elem)

A nine page study of the ancient Persian New Year, Nowruz, which falls on the Vernal Equinox. A four page description of the history and traditions of the celebration is followed by multiple choice and short answer question sets, as well as a 27 word glossary.
Comprehension: Beach Safety (elem)

A list of hazards and safety rules to remember when visiting the beach, followed by a set of multiple choice and a set of short response questions.
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Comprehension: Earth Day (primary/elem)

A very simple introduction to Earth Day.
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Comprehension: Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln (primary)

very easy reading comprehension about President Lincoln
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Fiction: Albert Has A Birthday (primary)

"Albert woke up with a big smile on his face." An easy realistic fiction story followed by multiple choice comprehension questions.
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Fiction: The Big Balloon (primary)

"My dad, little sister and I saw a big balloon at the picnic." A very short reading comprehension.
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Fiction: A Valentine for Our Mother (primary)

Updated: This short Valentine narrative is perfect for beginning readers. It includes comprehension questions and a valentine activity.
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Fiction: My Beach Ball (primary/elem)

Realistic fiction story is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 questions requiring brief written responses. Add to the lesson by asking students to write "What happens next?"
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Comprehension: Valentine's Day (primary)

Updated: This easy to read narrative describes some Valentine's Day traditions. Includes comprehension, questions, short answer and draw a picture. Great for Valentine's Day!
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Fiction: The Valentine's Surprise! (pre-k/primary)

Updated: This short Valentine's Day story is perfect for beginning readers. Includes comprehension questions.
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Fiction: Baseball Player (primary)

"I want to be a baseball player when I grow up." Short, fictional reading comprehension.
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Fiction: A Rainy Day (primary)

A short reading comprehension about a rainy fall day, followed by a "color and write" on the same theme.
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Fiction: Bunny Ears (primary/elem)

"On Easter morning, Julie and Jamie go downstairs. They find their Easter baskets." A realistic fiction reading comprehension with short-answer questions.
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Fiction: Christmas - Very Busy Elves (primary)

"We are elves. We help Santa."
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Fiction: Christmas- I Am a Reindeer (primary)

"I am a reindeer." Fictional story about a flying reindeer who helps Santa, followed by easy multiple choice questions.
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Fiction: Christmas - I Am a Pretty Tree (primary)

Updated: This is a short, fiction narrative about a Christmas tree. Includes text, short answer questions and a drawing/writing activity.
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Fiction: The Duck Family (primary)

easy reading comprehension
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Fiction: Bo and the Snow (primary)

"My dog, Bo, likes to play in the snow." A very short reading comprehension.
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Fiction: Playing Golf (primary/elem)

"I am learning to play golf." A fictional reading comprehension from the point of view of a young golfer. Common Core: ELA - RL5.6, RL4.6
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Fiction: Melvin's Easter Basket (primary)

Melvin's Easter basket is full of goodies. A simple reading comprehension, with a picture for coloring.
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Fiction: Billy Bunny Learns (primary)

Billy Bunny's mother teaches him to write his name, and Billy discovers that learning is fun!
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Fiction: Mrs. Kitty Cat's Easter Hat (primary)

Mrs. Kitty Cat has a perfect Easter outfit--except for the hat. Will she find the hat of her dreams?
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Fiction: A Day at the Zoo (primary)

Mom takes the kids to the zoo for a great day. A nice story with skill-building "sequencing" questions.
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Fiction: My Sunflower (primary)

A little girl plants and waters her sunflower, then watches it grow. A great spring reading comprehension.

Fiction: I Like To Swim (pre-K/primary)

Fiction: Albert Goes To School

Fiction: Hoppy's Busy Day (primary/elem)

Cloze: Larry the Leprechaun (elem)

Fiction: Mr. Scarecrow

Fiction: Skating Is Fun (primary)

Fiction: A Tree for Me (primary)

Fiction: Playing in the Sand (primary)

Fiction: A Day with Dad (primary)

Fiction: The Silly Scarecrow (primary)

Fiction: Mr. Miller's Spring Garden (primary/elementary)

Fiction: Hatching Chicks (primary/elem)

Fiction: A Perfect Beach Hat (primary/elem)

Comprehension: Happy Birthday, George (primary)

Comprehension: Australia Day (elem)

Comprehension: Valentine's Day (primary)

Comprehension: Nowruz - Persian New Year (elem)

Comprehension: Beach Safety (elem)

Comprehension: Earth Day (primary/elem)

Comprehension: Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln (primary)

Fiction: Albert Has A Birthday (primary)

Fiction: The Big Balloon (primary)

Fiction: A Valentine for Our Mother (primary)

Fiction: My Beach Ball (primary/elem)

Comprehension: Valentine's Day (primary)

Fiction: The Valentine's Surprise! (pre-k/primary)

Fiction: Baseball Player (primary)

Fiction: A Rainy Day (primary)

Fiction: Bunny Ears (primary/elem)

Fiction: Christmas - Very Busy Elves (primary)

Fiction: Christmas- I Am a Reindeer (primary)

Fiction: Christmas - I Am a Pretty Tree (primary)

Fiction: The Duck Family (primary)

Fiction: Bo and the Snow (primary)

Fiction: Playing Golf (primary/elem)

Fiction: Melvin's Easter Basket (primary)

Fiction: Billy Bunny Learns (primary)

Fiction: Mrs. Kitty Cat's Easter Hat (primary)

Fiction: A Day at the Zoo (primary)

Fiction: My Sunflower (primary)

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