The Big Red Barn – 1st Grade Reading Worksheet (Free Printable)

This free 1st grade reading worksheet features a short passage about farm animals with comprehension questions. Printable and ready to use.

Reading Passage

There is a big red barn on the farm. A cow lives in the barn. A horse lives there too. The pig sleeps in the mud near the barn. At night, all the animals are safe and warm.

Questions

  1. What color is the barn? (Red / Blue / Green / Yellow)
  2. A horse lives in the barn.
  3. The pig sleeps in the ___.
  4. Where does the cow live? (In the barn / In the mud / In the field / In the house)
  5. The animals are cold at night.

About This Worksheet

Farm animals are a classic early reading topic. This worksheet uses simple sentences and familiar vocabulary to build reading comprehension skills in first graders.

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