Fill-in-the-Blanks

This early literacy worksheet is designed for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten students to strengthen vocabulary recognition and sentence comprehension using language inspired by Goodnight Moon. Students use a word bank-including familiar story words such as balloon, kittens, hush, moon, and chair-to complete simple sentences, practicing context clues, phonics awareness, and meaning-making. A bonus creative task invites learners to write their own “goodnight” sentence, extending learning through imaginative language play.

Learning Goals

• Vocabulary Development (Early Childhood) – Recognize and correctly use familiar story words
• Reading Comprehension – Use context clues to determine which word completes a sentence
• Phonics & Word Recognition – Strengthen sight-word awareness and decoding confidence
• Creative Expression – Create an original sentence inspired by the story’s language pattern

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Aligned with early literacy and phonics standards
• Supportive Word Bank – Scaffolds success for emerging readers and writers
• Text-Based Practice – Reinforces comprehension of a well-known story
• Built-In Extension – Encourages creativity and independent language use
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, morning work, small groups, or homeschool lessons
• Low Prep – Simple print-and-go worksheet with clear directions

This printable fill-in-the-blanks worksheet helps young learners build confidence with vocabulary, sentence structure, and context clues. By completing familiar “goodnight” sentences and creating their own, students strengthen early reading skills while enjoying playful, meaningful language practice. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this activity provides an engaging way to support foundational literacy through a beloved bedtime story.

This worksheet is part of our Goodnight Moon Worksheets collection.