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πŸ“– Free Kindergarten English Worksheets

50 free, printable kindergarten English language arts worksheets aligned to the Common Core State Standards β€” reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.

Kindergarten (ages 5–6)Common Core aligned50 printablesanswer keys

πŸ“– Reading LiteratureπŸ“° Reading Informational TextπŸ” Craft & StructureπŸ”€ Foundational Skills✍️ Opinion WritingπŸ—‚οΈ Informative WritingπŸ“š Narrative Writing✏️ Grammar & ConventionsπŸ“˜ Vocabulary🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

πŸ“– Reading Literature

Standard: RL.K.1–3: Key ideas and details in literature

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Reading Literature: Nia and the Missing Hen (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Kindergarten

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Reading Literature: Teo's Big Shell (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Kindergarten

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Reading Literature: Lily's Sunflower (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Kindergarten

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Reading Literature: Omar's Zoo Day (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Kindergarten

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Reading Literature: Pancake Morning (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Kindergarten

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πŸ“° Reading Informational Text

Standard: RI.K.1–3: Key ideas and details in informational text

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Reading Informational Text: Frogs (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Kindergarten

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Reading Informational Text: Rain (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Kindergarten

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Reading Informational Text: Fire Trucks (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Kindergarten

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Reading Informational Text: Apples (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Kindergarten

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Reading Informational Text: The Moon (Kindergarten)

Key ideas and details in informational text Β· Kindergarten

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πŸ” Craft & Structure

Standard: RL/RI.K.4–6: Word choice, structure and point of view

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Nia and the Missing Hen (Kindergarten)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Kindergarten

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Craft & Structure: Informational: Rain (Kindergarten)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Kindergarten

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Lily's Sunflower (Kindergarten)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Kindergarten

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Craft & Structure: Informational: Apples (Kindergarten)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Kindergarten

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Pancake Morning (Kindergarten)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Kindergarten

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πŸ”€ Foundational Skills

Standard: RF.K: Phonics, word recognition and fluency

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Foundational Skills: Rhyming Words (Kindergarten)

Recognize and produce rhyming words Β· Kindergarten

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Foundational Skills: Counting Syllables (Kindergarten)

Count, pronounce, blend and segment syllables in spoken words Β· Kindergarten

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Foundational Skills: Sounds in CVC Words (Kindergarten)

Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel and final sounds in CVC words Β· Kindergarten

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Foundational Skills: Letter Sounds (Kindergarten)

Demonstrate one-to-one letter–sound correspondences for consonants Β· Kindergarten

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Foundational Skills: Sight Words (Kindergarten)

Read common high-frequency words by sight Β· Kindergarten

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✍️ Opinion Writing

Standard: W.K.1: Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence

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Opinion Writing: What is your favorite animal? (Kindergarten)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence Β· Kindergarten

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Opinion Writing: Which is better: the park or the beach? (Kindergarten)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence Β· Kindergarten

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Opinion Writing: What is the best snack? (Kindergarten)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence Β· Kindergarten

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Opinion Writing: What is your favorite season? (Kindergarten)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence Β· Kindergarten

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Opinion Writing: Which book do you like best? (Kindergarten)

Write opinion pieces supported by reasons and evidence Β· Kindergarten

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πŸ—‚οΈ Informative Writing

Standard: W.K.2: Write informative/explanatory texts

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Informative Writing: Draw and tell about how to brush your teeth. (Kindergarten)

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Informative Writing: Tell about an animal you know. (Kindergarten)

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Informative Writing: Draw your family and tell about them. (Kindergarten)

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Informative Writing: Tell what you know about the weather today. (Kindergarten)

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Informative Writing: Draw and tell about a job you would like. (Kindergarten)

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πŸ“š Narrative Writing

Standard: W.K.3: Write narratives

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Narrative Writing: Draw and tell about a time you had fun outside. (Kindergarten)

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Narrative Writing: Tell about your best day at school. (Kindergarten)

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Narrative Writing: Draw and tell about a trip to the store. (Kindergarten)

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Narrative Writing: Tell about a time you helped someone. (Kindergarten)

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Narrative Writing: Draw and tell about your birthday. (Kindergarten)

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✏️ Grammar & Conventions

Standard: L.K.1–2: Conventions of standard English

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Grammar & Conventions: Nouns and Verbs (Kindergarten)

Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs Β· Kindergarten

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Grammar & Conventions: One or More (Plurals) (Kindergarten)

Form regular plural nouns by adding /s/ or /es/ Β· Kindergarten

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Grammar & Conventions: Question Words (Kindergarten)

Understand and use question words (who, what, where, when, why, how) Β· Kindergarten

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Grammar & Conventions: Capital Letters (Kindergarten)

Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I Β· Kindergarten

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Grammar & Conventions: End Marks (Kindergarten)

Recognize and name end punctuation Β· Kindergarten

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πŸ“˜ Vocabulary

Standard: L.K.4–5: Vocabulary acquisition and use

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Vocabulary: Real-Life Word Connections (Kindergarten)

Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., places that are cozy) Β· Kindergarten

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Vocabulary: Multiple-Meaning Words (Kindergarten)

Determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words Β· Kindergarten

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Vocabulary: Sort into Categories (Kindergarten)

Sort common objects into categories Β· Kindergarten

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Vocabulary: Opposites (Kindergarten)

Relate frequently occurring verbs and adjectives to their opposites Β· Kindergarten

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Vocabulary: Word Endings (Kindergarten)

Use inflections and affixes (-ed, -s, re-, un-, pre-, -ful, -less) as clues Β· Kindergarten

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🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

Standard: SL.K.1–4 & W.K.7–8: Discussion, presentation and research

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Discussion Cards (Kindergarten)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Kindergarten

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Presentation Planner (Kindergarten)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Kindergarten

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Research Planner (Kindergarten)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Kindergarten

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Taking Notes & Paraphrasing (Kindergarten)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Kindergarten

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Listening Log (Kindergarten)

Discussion, presentation and research Β· Kindergarten

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Frequently asked questions

Are these Kindergarten English worksheets free?

Yes β€” every worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account. Answer keys are included where needed.

Are they aligned to the Common Core?

Yes. Each sheet lists the Common Core State Standard it practises (for example RL.K.1–3). Reading passages are original Pagine texts plus a few classic public-domain works.

How are the worksheets organised?

By strand β€” reading literature, informational text, craft & structure, foundational skills, three kinds of writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking, listening & research β€” 5 sheets each.

Do you have Kindergarten books too?

Yes β€” 20,000+ free books and audiobooks in the Pagine e-reader and the free Pagine app.

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