Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Comprehension Passages + Questions

Looking for a no-prep Indigenous Peoples’ Day reading activity to build early literacy skills while keeping learners engaged? These Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native Americans-themed reading comprehension passages are designed for young readers at a Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade reading level. Each passage supports fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies, and features engaging informational nonfiction text centered around Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Native American history and culture, and cultural heritage activities.

Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, tutoring, or small group instruction, this resource offers a meaningful way to practice reading skills while exploring Native American communities, traditions, and historical contributions.

What’s Included:

• 6 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
• Comprehension questions for each passage
• Vocabulary words related to Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native Americans
• Print-and-go format—no prep required!

Topics Included:

• What is Indigenous Peoples Day?
• When is Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated?
• Why we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
• History of Indigenous Peoples Day
• How people celebrate today
• Native Americans in America

Each passage introduces fun, familiar topics connected to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, helping learners build key reading skills in a meaningful and engaging way.

Perfect For:

✔ Blending literacy and themed learning in one activity
✔ Small group work, independent reading, or one-on-one instruction
✔ Classroom teachers, homeschool families, tutors, and interventionists
✔ Literacy centers, morning work, early finishers, or homework
✔ Supportive for ESL learners, special education, and differentiated instruction