Comprehension: Activities for Your Kindergartener

Try to read at home together every day

Just 15 minutes each day makes a big difference! Reading aloud is a great way to help your kindergartner absorb new words and see how stories are structured. It’s also one of the best ways to help children learn about the world and make connections between their own lives and what’s in the book — that helps children see the world with empathy. And last but not least, it’s a wonderful time to snuggle up with your child and share the experience of reading and discovery together.

Keep it fun 

Remember that reading together should spark curiosity, joy, and a desire to explore and learn. Conversations about books should be enjoyable and not a set of quizzes and questions. As you try some of the activities listed below, remember to keep it light and lively for your child.

Bring in the nonfiction

There are so many great nonfiction and informational books for very young kids (such as the popular DK Eyewitness series and National Geographic series). Try to include some of these during your next trip to the public library. Children love learning about the real world and are proud to share what they know!

Explore your world together

Even a walk around the neighbourhood or a trip to the grocery store can be a rich learning experience for young children. A child may see an urban bunny for the first time on a walk and then be able to connect it to stories about rabbits. These personal connections help children connect what they read with what they know — a powerful way to build comprehension skills!

Work Cited

“Comprehension: Activities for Your Kindergartener.” Reading Rockets, https://www.readingrockets.org/literacy-home/reading-101-guide-parents/your-kindergartener/comprehension-activities. Accessed 18 December 2025.