Presidents’ Day Reading Passages & Comprehension

Make Presidents’ Day reading easy and engaging with these 5 kid-friendly nonfiction reading passages perfect for Kindergarten and 1st grade!

This no-prep set helps students learn about Presidents’ Day, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, American symbols, and what it means to be a good leader.

Each page includes a short, simple passage plus quick comprehension practice—great for guided reading, whole group, small group, centers, morning work, homework, or sub plans.

What’s Included

• 5 Presidents’ Day reading passage pages
• Topics: What is Presidents’ Day?, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Symbols (Flag/Mount Rushmore), Be a Good Leader
• Each page includes:
  • Short reading passage (K–1 friendly)
  • Comprehension questions
  • A simple reading/skill task (underline, circle, count sentences, write a response)

Skills Covered

• Reading comprehension (who/what/when questions)
• Key details
• Vocabulary in context
• Basic print concepts / sentence counting
• Simple written response

Grade Levels

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
  (Also works for early 2nd grade support or intervention.)

Teacher Tip Pair with a Presidents’ Day read-aloud, then use these pages for independent practice or literacy centers.

Keywords: Presidents’ Day, Washington, Lincoln, February, nonfiction reading passages, comprehension, kindergarten reading, first grade reading, holiday reading activities, no prep literacy.