My First Day of School - Reading Passage
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Holiday & Seasonal, Holidays, Back To School, First Day of School, Months, August
Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2
About This Product
Make your students’ first day memorable and meaningful with this engaging My First Day of School, Reading Passage resource!
Designed for Kindergarten to 2nd grade learners, this simple and relatable passage helps young readers build confidence while connecting with the excitement and nerves of starting school. The text uses age-appropriate vocabulary, basic sight words, and short sentences perfect for early readers.
This resource includes a short reading passage followed by comprehension questions, allowing students to practice reading fluency and understanding in a fun, school-themed context.
Ways to Use:
First week of school reading activity
Small group or guided reading lesson
Independent reading and comprehension practice
Morning work or early finisher task
Assessment of reading level and comprehension
Advantages:
Helps students relate personally to the school experience
Builds reading confidence with simple vocabulary and structure
Encourages discussion about school routines and emotions
Provides a quick and easy prep literacy activity
Offers an early look into each student's comprehension skills
This resource is a perfect way to kick off the school year with purposeful literacy practice while helping students feel seen, heard, and excited to read!