Reading comprehension helps young children understand what they read, think critically, and express their ideas clearly. In these exercises, kids read a short text or story and answer simple questions about it. This helps them:

• Improve reading skills by recognizing words and sentences.
• Understand the meaning of what they read.
• Develop vocabulary and sentence formation.
• Enhance thinking and memory by recalling details.
• Build confidence in reading and expressing ideas.

For kids aged 5–6, reading comprehension exercises are usually short, simple, and fun. These are often about everyday life, animals, or playful activities. Practicing regularly not only strengthens reading skills, but also encourages kids to observe, think, and communicate better.

1. Sunny Park

Story:
Riya went to the park. She wore a red hat and carried a blue ball. She saw a butterfly fluttering by and fed some birds. Her little brother played on the swing.

Questions:

1. What color was Riya’s hat?
2. What did Riya carry?
3. What did she see fluttering by?
4. Who played on the swing?
5. Where did Riya go?

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2. Baking Cookies

Story:
Tom and his mom baked cookies. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs. The cookies were round and smelled sweet. Tom wore a yellow apron.

Questions:

1. Who baked cookies?
2. Name one ingredient they used.
3. What shape were the cookies?
4. What color was Tom’s apron?
5. Did the cookies smell sweet or sour?

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3. At the Farm

Story:
Sara visited a farm. She saw cows, chickens, and goats. She fed the chickens some corn. The cows were drinking water from a pond.

Questions:

1. Name one animal Sara saw.
2. What did Sara feed the chickens?
3. What were the cows doing?
4. Where did Sara visit?
5. How many different animals are mentioned?

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4. Rainy Day

Story:
It was raining. Aryan wore his green raincoat and jumped in puddles. His dog, Spot, ran happily. They both got a little wet.

Questions:

1. What color was Aryan’s raincoat?
2. What was Aryan doing in the puddles?
3. Who ran happily?
4. Were they dry or wet?
5. What kind of day was it?

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5. Birthday Party

Story:
Nina’s birthday party had balloons and cakes. She wore a pink dress. Her friends sang songs and played games. Everyone laughed a lot.

Questions:

1. What color dress did Nina wear?
2. Name one thing at the party.
3. What did the friends do?
4. How did everyone feel?
5. Whose birthday was it?

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6. The Zoo Visit

Story:
Rohan went to the zoo. He saw lions, monkeys, and elephants. He took pictures and ate ice cream. The monkeys were swinging on trees.

Questions:

1. Name one animal Rohan saw.
2. What did he eat?
3. What were the monkeys doing?
4. Did Rohan take pictures?
5. Where did Rohan go?

Practicing reading comprehension regularly can make a big difference in a child’s confidence and language skills. Even just 5–10 minutes a day of reading and answering questions helps kids observe details, think clearly, and express themselves better. Make it fun—read together, discuss the story, and celebrate small wins. Remember, the goal isn’t perfection, but developing a love for reading and learning that will last a lifetime.

If you’re looking for more learning worksheets for early elementary children, you can explore our growing collection of skill-based practice resources designed for ages 5–8 here. From language and reading skills to simple math concepts, these worksheets are created to support gentle, stress-free learning at home.