Back To School Reading Comprehension Passages for Kids – Back to School Stories

The Back To School Reading Comprehension Passages for Kids – Back to School Stories are designed to help students improve reading and thinking skills through engaging, relatable school-themed stories. These worksheets are great for Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade learners in any Elementary School setting. Ideal for classrooms across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, each worksheet includes a short story related to school life, such as the first day of class, meeting new friends, or riding the bus. After reading the passage, students complete comprehension tasks like filling in the blanks and answering WH (who, what, when, where, why) questions. Younger students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade may benefit from guided reading, while older learners in 3rd Grade through 5th Grade can work more independently, enhancing their comprehension and reflection skills. These activities also encourage creativity—children are invited to draw their favorite scene, write their own school story, or role-play with classmates or family. Whether used as a literacy center activity, morning warm-up, or homework task, this worksheet set supports critical thinking, creativity, and reading fluency in a back-to-school context. It’s a perfect way to ease kids into learning routines with fun and familiarity.

Usage:
Ideal for literacy lessons, morning work, homework, or back-to-school classroom icebreakers.

Activity:
Read stories, answer comprehension questions, draw scenes, write stories, and role-play events from school.

Tools Needed:

• Pencil
• Crayons
• Markers
• Eraser

Page Size:
8.5″x11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:
Choose a story and read it carefully. Complete the activities that follow: fill in the blanks, answer WH questions, and discuss your favorite parts. Draw a fun scene or write your own school adventure. Be creative and enjoy sharing your ideas!