Farm and Zoo Animals

This story-based worksheet helps students in Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and classification skills through a familiar animal-themed narrative. After reading about Mia and her brother’s trip to see different animals, learners identify animals mentioned in the story and sort them into farm or zoo categories, reinforcing understanding of habitats, context clues, and real-world connections.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension (PreK-1)
  Students recall key details from a short story to identify animals correctly.
• Animal Classification & Habitats
  Learners sort animals based on where they live, building early science understanding.
• Vocabulary Development
  Exposure to common animal names strengthens word recognition and meaning.
• Critical Thinking & Categorization
  The activity encourages reasoning as students decide which category each animal belongs in.

Classroom & Home Use

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to support early literacy and science standards.
• Cross-Curricular Learning
  Integrates reading comprehension with basic animal science concepts.
• Developmentally Appropriate Design
  Uses simple language, clear categories, and familiar animals for young learners.
• Flexible Implementation
  Ideal for read-aloud follow-ups, literacy centers, science centers, small groups, or homework.

This printable worksheet gives young learners meaningful practice with story comprehension, animal vocabulary, and sorting skills in an engaging, accessible format. By classifying animals into farm and zoo groups, students strengthen reading understanding, critical thinking, and knowledge of animal habitats. Perfect for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports foundational literacy and science learning through story-based exploration.

This worksheet is part of our Kindergarten Reading Comprehension collection.