Polar Regions Animals – KS1 Reading Comprehension Pack

This KS1 Reading Comprehension Pack is based on the theme “Polar Regions Animals” and includes 10 ready-to-use PDF worksheets, each focusing on a different animal from the Arctic or Antarctic. Perfect for topic work, guided reading, independent tasks, or literacy centres.

Each worksheet features:

• A child-friendly information text about one polar animal
• A clear picture of the animal
• Three comprehension questions with key question words such as what, where, when, who, how, and why set in bold to support early readers
• A duplicate of the same sheet on each PDF (two per page) so you can print, trim, and use immediately

Animals included in the pack:
- Polar bear
- Penguin
- Snowy owl
- Arctic wolf
- Arctic fox
- Arctic hare
- Orca
- Walrus
- Seal
- Narwhal

Designed specifically for KS1, the texts are simple, engaging, and accessible for young learners, while still providing opportunities to build vocabulary, practise retrieval skills, and improve reading confidence. Ideal for cross-curricular learning linked to winter, the Arctic, Antarctica, and animal habitats.

This pack is ready to print, easy to use, and perfect for classroom, home learning, or intervention groups.

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