The Lorax Emergent Reader Worksheet for Kids

The Lorax Emergent Reader Worksheet is a fantastic educational tool designed for children in Elementary School, Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade. This worksheet supports early reading development and Earth Day awareness by engaging students in a fun and interactive way. Students will begin by writing their name and date, promoting good writing habits. Next, they trace dotted words like “Lorax,” “tree,” “plant,” and “speaks” to build their handwriting and sight word recognition skills. The worksheet encourages children to read sentences aloud such as “I see the Lorax” or “The trees are tall,” supporting reading fluency and comprehension. Students will then circle specific words like “Earth,” “tall,” and “help,” helping to develop word identification skills. A coloring activity is included where they color the word “help” and read the sentence “We can help!” Finally, the last page brings it all together with the powerful message: “Speak for the trees!” Perfect for children across different grades and countries, this worksheet also fosters a deeper understanding of nature and the environment in a fun and educational setting.

Usage:

Ideal for literacy centers, Earth Day units, classroom reading time, or at-home practice to reinforce sight words, tracing, and environmental awareness.

Activity:

Kids will write their name, trace and read key words, circle target vocabulary, complete simple sentences, and color select words — all centered around The Lorax theme.

Tools Needed:

• Pencil
• Crayons or markers
• Worksheet printouts (8.5″x11″)

Page Size:

8.5″x11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:

• Write your name and date on the first page.
• Trace the dotted words like “Lorax” and “trees.”
• Read each sentence aloud after tracing the words.
• Circle the specified words (e.g., “Earth,” “tall”).
• Color the word “help” as shown and read the sentence: “We can help!”
• On the last page, trace the word “trees” and say: “Speak for the trees!”
• Take your time and enjoy learning with The Lorax!