Build early reading comprehension skills with this free printable Read and Understand worksheet for Grade 1. Designed for children around ages 6–7, this two-page resource features an original short story, “The Lost Mitten,” followed by a set of simple comprehension questions that match how young readers think.

Page one begins with the story — short enough for a first grader to read in one sitting, with simple vocabulary and clear events. Children then answer four open-ended questions in complete sentences, covering the main character, a key detail, where something happened, and how a character felt. A multiple-choice section then checks understanding of when the story took place, who helped, and what the weather was like. Page two builds sequencing skills by asking children to number four story events in order, followed by a short vocabulary activity where children find words in the story and write a synonym. The worksheet finishes with a draw-and-write activity that lets children respond creatively and practice writing a full sentence.

This worksheet is ideal for:

• Grade 1 classrooms as guided reading practice, independent work, or a comprehension check

• Homeschool families who need a ready-to-print reading lesson

• Parents reading with a child at home

• Tutors and reading intervention teachers working on comprehension and sequencing

How to use it: Print both pages for each child. Read the story aloud together the first time, then have the child read it again independently. For the written questions, encourage complete sentences and let children sound out words. The sequencing activity is a good check that children understood the order of events. The draw-and-write section is a gentle way to finish and works well as a discussion starter.

A complete answer key is included, with sample answers and notes for open-ended items, so parents and teachers can check work quickly. Everything is plain black and white and prints cleanly.