Being able to describe and compare character development is an important skill for young readers. Using this handy graphic organizer, students will use adjectives to compare characters at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.

Historic novels are rich sources of reading practice and this graphic organizer is a nod to prairie classics like those written by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Characters are at the very center of any story, and learning how to create dynamic characters is essential for budding writers. Your students can use this handy organizer to plan rich character development in their creative writing.

Let your imagination fly free with this cheerful coloring and writing worksheet!

Who is your favorite larger-than-life character? Help your young reader understand story structure with this tall tales activity.

Color in this confused but lovable character from The Wizard of Oz.

A Christmas Carol characters include Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and Jacob Marley. Learn about A Christmas Carol characters with this festive worksheet.

Teachers can use this general organizer template for main idea and details, pre-writing, word analysis, brain dumps, concept mapping, background knowledge collection, and more.

Review the classic American tall tales with this character map! Use your knowledge of setting in a story to show where each of these tall tales originated.

Have your young reader describe and compare three of their favorite book characters in this triple-sided Venn diagram.

Young writers get some hands-on character development practice with this epic writing prompt.

Learning subtraction with borrowing is a bit like practicing free throws! Help your second grader get the concept down with this basketball math worksheet.

This valentine letter worksheet helps your child write a thoughtful note from the heart. Write a valentine letter free of cheesy catchphrases.

This Heidi coloring page features the beloved literary character in the Swiss Alps she loves and calls home.

For some fun, print out this Christmas Tree Tic-Tac-Toe and your kids have free entertainment that can last as long as their competitive streak.

Next time you hit the highway, headed for a quick visit with family or a long holiday trip bring along easy, free entertainment for your kids with Travel Bingo!

Children learn to write the names of a variety of weather words, such as fog, sun, and thunder, with this Chinese character template.

John Henry has been a character used in American stories, folk tales and folk songs for many, many years. Color him in!

This coloring page featuring Pippi Longstocking showcases this spirited character who keeps adults around her busy! Sound like any one you know?

Can your child tell fact from fiction? Boost reading comprehension with this story sheet featuring a famous tall tale character: Paul Bunyan!

This story map will help organize students' retelling of stories while reinforcing the concepts of sequencing, main idea, character traits, and setting.

Cut out this set of background cards and mix them up to tell stories with monster character cards. It's a spooktacular Halloween game to play.

Meet the legendary John Henry, a famous character from a classic tall tale! Learn the difference between fact and fiction with this fun reading sheet.

This Anne of Green Gables coloring page will excite your little fan, as she adds color to the energetic, redheaded character from the beloved book series!