Kindergarten Reading Comprehension Passages

Reading Passages, Questions & Answers - Kindergarten

Below you’ll find kindergarten reading comprehension passages along with questions and answers. These printable, elementary school worksheet activities include excerpts from short stories and books as well as high-interest information topics.

Pete Saves the Day

Pete was a brown dog. He had a black spot over one eye. Pete was very friendly. He was a good boy and obeyed his family’s commands. He knew to come when called. He knew how to sit. Pete even knew how to shake hands to say hello. The one…

Three Little Birds

Early one morning, three little birds sat together on a fence. Stan was a blackbird. Jan was a bluebird. And Little Sue was a tiny brown sparrow. The birds were friends. They liked to talk before breakfast. “I am very, very hungry,” said Stan. He scratched his black belly with…

The Iron

“Dad, can I play outside?” Betsy asked. “No, Betsy, it’s raining,” Dad said. Betsy was bored. Dad was doing laundry. “Can we play a game?” asked Betsy. “No,” said Dad. “I’m doing chores right now.” Betsy was tired of Dad saying no. She looked at Dad. He was ironing clothes. The iron made a hissing…

The Crows

It was a hot day at the farm. Farmer Jenkins worked all morning in the corn field. Now he was tired. He went home for lunch. It was very quiet outside. Two black crows sat on an old fence nearby. Jim, the smaller crow, looked at all the ears of…

Jimmy’s New Year’s Resolution

“Happy New Year, everyone!” Jimmy’s dad put a plate of hot pancakes down on the center of the table. “It’s the first day of the year. What’s your resolution for the next twelve months?” Jimmy’s sister, Julia, spoke first. “I want to get an A in math. I’m going to…

The Pet Store

“Jackie, would you like to come to the post office?” Mom asked. “Yes, please!” said Jackie. The post office was next door to the pet store. Jackie loved to go to the pet store to see the animals. “Can we see the pets?” “Yes,” said Mom. “I knew you would…

Andrew’s New Kitten

Andrew loved cats. He liked their soft fur and pointy ears. He liked the way they walked so softly that you could barely hear them. He even liked when they licked his hand with their rough tongues. Andrew was very excited to have a kitten of his own. The kitten was…

What Does Bandit Want?

Most days, Alexis woke up when her alarm clock beeped. Today she felt something tap on her legs. Then she felt a cold wet spot on her cheek. She opened her eyes. “Good morning, Bandit!” Alexis said. Bandit was a fluffy black and white puppy with floppy ears and a…

Sophie’s Nap

Sophie plays with her new kitten. The kitten is little and black. The kitten loves to play. Sophie loves to play. They play all day. Mom said, “It is time for your nap.” “No!” Sophie said “I do not want to take a nap!” “Yes,” Mom said. “Go to bed.…

Sing a Song of Sixpence

Sing a song of sixpence, A pocket full of rye; Four-and-twenty blackbirds Baked in a pie! When the pie was opened The birds began to sing; Was not that a dainty dish To set before the king? The king was in his counting-house, Counting out…