Children's Day
Are your students learning how to write information reports? Help them understand what a well-structured report looks like with our free “Children’s Day” worksheet, designed especially for students in Grade 1 through Grade 4. This resource provides a clear example of an information report based on the Japanese celebration known as Children’s Day.
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It’s the perfect way to show students how an information report is put together—while also teaching them about a unique cultural tradition.
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What’s Inside the Worksheet?
The resource includes a completed information report that highlights the key features and structure of this genre of writing. The report covers:​​
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The name and purpose of Children’s Day
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When and where it is celebrated
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What people do during the celebration
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The meaning of traditions like the carp flags (koinobori)
It’s written in a clear, age-appropriate way that models factual writing, third-person language, and structured paragraphs, making it an ideal mentor text for students beginning to write their own reports.
Drawing and Reflecting
At the bottom of the worksheet, students are encouraged to draw a picture of something they learned from the report. This adds a visual and creative element to the activity, allowing them to reflect on the content in a personal way.
Why Use This Resource?
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Gives students a strong example of how to write an information report
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Supports reading comprehension and cultural understanding
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Reinforces paragraph structure and key report features
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Helps visual learners engage with the content
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Easy to use as a model before independent or guided writing tasks
A Valuable Literacy Resource
Whether you're introducing report writing for the first time or reviewing its key elements, the Children’s Day worksheet provides an excellent foundation. Students can read, discuss, and analyse the text before moving on to plan and write their own reports using similar structure and style.
Download Your Free Worksheet Today
Add a quality model to your classroom toolkit! Download the “Children’s Day” information report for free and use it to build your students’ confidence in reading and writing informative texts.
