15 Christmas reading comprehension passages for Year 1–2. Easy, no-prep festive worksheets with simple texts and questions for KS1 literacy.

• Give your class a simple, festive boost with these 15 Christmas reading comprehension passages for Year 1 and early Year 2. Each worksheet includes a short, child-friendly Christmas-themed passage and three clear comprehension questions.

• Perfect for KS1 literacy, morning tasks, guided reading groups or quick, no-prep activities during December.

• The passages are easy to read - filled with engaging seasonal topics such as Christmas Eve, school parties, Santa letters, cookies, reindeer, gingerbread and gift-giving. Every worksheet supports reading fluency, vocabulary, retrieval skills and early comprehension.

• What’s inside:
  • 15 original Christmas reading passages (4–6 sentences each)
  • 3 comprehension questions per page
  • Clear, accessible KS1 language
  • Black-and-white print-friendly layout
  • Perfect for whole class, intervention, homework or supply cover

• These no-prep worksheets are ideal for teachers looking for quick, meaningful Christmas literacy tasks that fit seamlessly into KS1 lessons. With a strong mix of festive themes and simple texts, this pack keeps Year 1 and Year 2 learners focused and excited throughout December.

• If you need extra value for your Christmas unit, these reading passages make an excellent addition to phonics revision, guided reading, activity days or end-of-term literacy rotations.

I’ve more KS1 reading comprehension sheets in my store as well - you can check them out)