Build early comprehension skills with these Making Predictions Worksheets that include age-appropriate activities using pictures, sentence starters, and simple texts.
Making Predictions Worksheets – Early Years: A Hands-On Approach to Reading Comprehension
Using predictions worksheets like this set of prediction activities allows young learners to practise the skill in a structured and meaningful way. Predicting is an essential comprehension strategy that helps children actively engage with a text, think critically, and develop reading confidence.
This set of worksheets are designed to:
- Introduce the concept of making predictions in a simple, accessible format.
- Support early readers in using pictures, story clues, and prior knowledge to predict what happens next.
- Encourage reasoning and discussion through guided activities.
What’s Included in the Making Predictions Worksheets PDF?
This resource includes a variety of engaging worksheets that cater to different learning styles.
1. Picture-Based Prediction Activities
- Students look at an image and predict what might happen next.
- Encourages discussion and storytelling based on visual clues.
2. Sentence Starters for Making Predictions
- Provides structured prompts such as “I think… because…” or “My prediction is…”
- Helps early learners express their thoughts clearly and confidently.
3. Short Text Prediction Exercises
- Students read a simple sentence or short story and predict the next event.
- Reinforces the connection between text clues and logical thinking.
Download these Making Predictions Worksheets PDF Today!
Strengthen early comprehension skills with these engaging, age-appropriate predictions worksheets by using the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF version of this resource and the editable Google Slide version.
This resource was created by Brittany Collins, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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