Earth Day Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Elementary Students

These Earth Day Reading Comprehension Worksheets are designed to help elementary students develop their literacy and comprehension skills while learning about the importance of taking care of the planet. Each page features a short, engaging story related to Earth Day, encouraging young learners to explore environmental themes through reading. The worksheets provide opportunities to practice understanding story details, identifying main ideas, and making simple inferences. Activities include reading short stories about protecting the Earth, recycling, saving water, planting trees, and other eco-friendly habits. Each story is followed by three questions, which vary between multiple choice, yes/no, and short written responses, offering a mix of exercises to strengthen comprehension and critical thinking. By interacting with these stories, children gain knowledge about how small actions can contribute to caring for the environment and develop essential reading and writing skills in a fun and meaningful context. The worksheets are suitable for classroom use, homeschooling, or independent learning at home. They provide structured practice for early readers and support teachers and parents in fostering literacy skills, environmental awareness, and thoughtful reflection. These activities also encourage children to articulate their thoughts clearly while connecting reading practice with real-world lessons about sustainability.

Usage

These worksheets are ideal for elementary students practicing reading comprehension, understanding stories, and learning about Earth Day. They can be used in classrooms, homeschooling settings, or as independent practice at home.

Activity

Students read short stories about Earth Day and answer questions that include multiple choice, yes/no, and short answer responses to improve comprehension and writing skills.

Tools Needed

Pencils, crayons, or colored pencils for writing and optional coloring.

Page Size

8.5″ x 11″ (Letter Size)

User Instructions

Students write their name and the date, read the short story carefully, answer all the questions, and review their work when finished.