Bedtime Matching

This early literacy worksheet is designed for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students to strengthen vocabulary and reading comprehension using the familiar bedtime story Goodnight Moon. Students match objects from the story-such as a clock, chair, or red balloon-to simple descriptions by writing the correct letter beside each word. The activity supports word-meaning connections, visual recognition, and careful attention, while a bonus drawing or description task encourages recall and personal engagement with the text.

Learning Goals

• Vocabulary Development (Early Childhood) – Recognize and understand concrete nouns from a familiar story
• Reading Comprehension – Match objects to descriptions to demonstrate understanding of meaning
• Visual Processing – Identify pictured items and connect them to written words
• Creative Expression – Recall story details through drawing or simple description

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to support early literacy and comprehension standards
• Child-Friendly Format – Clear visuals and simple descriptions build confidence for emerging readers
• Text-Based Learning – Reinforces understanding of a well-known bedtime story
• Built-In Extension – Optional drawing task supports creativity and fine motor development
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, read-aloud follow-ups, morning work, or homeschool lessons
• Low Prep – Simple print-and-go worksheet with clear directions

This printable matching worksheet helps young learners strengthen vocabulary recognition and comprehension in an accessible, engaging way. By connecting objects to descriptions and reflecting creatively on the story, students build early reading skills, memory, and confidence. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity provides a meaningful blend of literacy practice and gentle creative extension inspired by Goodnight Moon.

This worksheet is part of our Goodnight Moon Worksheets collection.