Reading Duck – Your place for free reading worksheets.
Reading Duck is a free online resource packed with reading and literacy worksheets, perfect for teachers and homeschool parents. We offer free activities that help students improve their reading skills, understand new words, and enjoy learning-all organized by grade level and topics. We feature over 20,000 printable reading or literacy related worksheets. We were recently featured on Research.com’s “Useful Links for Learning and Teaching English” page, highlighting valuable resources for educators and learners.
Our Worksheets are sorted in several different ways:
Worksheets by Grade organizes reading and literacy activities by school grades, from preschool to 12th grade. This makes it easy for teachers and parents to find age-appropriate materials tailored to their students’ developmental stages and skill levels. Each grade features engaging stories, exercises, and questions designed to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
Our Subject Based Category provide reading resources organized by academic topics like science, language arts, and more. These worksheets combine reading practice with subject-specific knowledge, helping students build literacy skills while exploring areas such as biology, vocabulary development, and environmental studies. It’s a versatile resource for integrating reading into broader learning objectives.
The Genres Category on features reading materials grouped by themes and literary styles, such as children’s fiction, common expressions, and idioms. These worksheets are designed to engage students with stories and topics that suit their interests while enhancing comprehension and critical thinking. It’s a fun way to explore different writing styles and cultural contexts through reading.
Our Holidays Category has reading activities centered around various holidays and celebrations. These worksheets make learning festive and engaging by combining literacy practice with seasonal themes like Christmas, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. It’s a great way to incorporate holiday spirit into reading lessons while keeping students motivated and excited.
Word Count Worksheets organizes reading passages by their word length, making it easy to choose materials suited to students’ reading levels or time constraints. Shorter passages are great for quick practice, while longer ones challenge advanced readers and build endurance. This flexible approach allows teachers and parents to tailor reading exercises to individual needs and learning goals.
The Skills Category focuses on specific reading and literacy skills, such as phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. These worksheets are designed to target and strengthen particular areas of learning, helping students improve step by step. It’s a valuable resource for teachers and parents to address individual needs and enhance overall reading proficiency.
Our Pre-Reading Category shares activities to help students prepare for effective reading by building foundational skills like vocabulary, predicting, and context analysis. These worksheets set the stage for deeper comprehension by encouraging students to think critically about what they’re about to read. It’s a helpful tool for fostering curiosity and improving reading readiness in learners of all levels.