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Children are reading less.And less deeply.We believe thatLiteracy opens doors.

We help children step through. Our passion is to transform learning into an adventure — sparking curiosity and a lifelong love of reading. Each text set is filled with engaging texts and tasks that make reading fun and rewarding.

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  • Drawn image of a couple of books, referring how general knowledge is increased with Letters From Fileas, the educational printables designed to strengthen reading comprehension.

    Increase General Knowledge

    By reading informational texts on various topics, general knowledge and vocabulary expand.

  • Drawn image of an idea bulb and a book, referring how reading skills are developed with Letters From Fileas, the educational printables for boosting children's reading comprehension.

    Develop Reading Skills

    Reading comprehension skills improve effortlessly while engaging with fascinating texts.

  • Drawn image of a book with big hearts on the pages, referring how Letters From Fileas boosts children's confidence as readers, which means that learning is made fun and rewarding.

    Boost Self-Esteem

    Through tasks related to the texts, children get a great opportunity to show what they have learned.

What's Included in Each Non-Fiction Text Set?

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Close-up of the short text pages that are included in all Letters From Fileas educational printables. These pages include educational texts for children and reading comprehension tasks.
Close-up of the long text pages that are included in all Letters From Fileas educational printables. These pages strengthen children's reading comprehension and literacy skills in homeschools and traditional schools alike.
Step 1

Introduction

Each set contains a fun cover page that introduces the topic of the texts. In addition, it provides updates on Fileas’ recent activities. On the back of the cover page, you'll find the answers to the tasks related to the informational texts - of course, secretly printed upside down!

Step 2

Two Short Texts

Within the text set, you'll find a double-sided sheet with two short informational texts and related tasks to develop reading skills. With short texts and simple tasks, even younger readers can easily engage with the wonderful world of knowledge.

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Two Longer Texts

Each text set contains two longer informational texts with related tasks to develop reading skills. These exciting, longer texts dive deeper into the topic. All pages are beautifully illustrated and feature informative photographs that help explain the subjects.

One text set, two versions

Print the full-colour version when you want the photographs to do their work, or the black-and-white one when the printer is low on ink. Same texts, same tasks, same answer key — both are in every download.

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Start with the insects.

Insects taste with their feet and hear with their legs. The Insects set is yours free — four non-fiction texts with tasks and an answer key, in full colour and in printer-friendly black and white, in Finnish, Swedish or English.

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Free printable non-fiction reading comprehension text set about insects for children

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Designed to Make Learning Exciting

Each of our text sets explore a new topic, immersing young readers in captivating themes and engaging reading comprehension activities. The aim is to boost confidence as a reader, nurture curiosity, and foster a lifelong love of learning—all in an engaging and refreshing way.

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We write to you about all sorts of topics, such as strange animals, fascinating history, interesting countries and places, wild weather phenomena, exciting inventions, the infinite universe, and the latest scientific achievements. You're heartily welcomed to jump onboard our expedition!

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How Does It Work?

Old polaroid-style images of Macchu Picchu, as a teaser of one of the educational printables' theme.
Old polaroid-style images of chameleons, as a teaser of one of the educational printables' theme.
Old polaroid-style images of Antarctica's map and Roald Amundsen, as a teaser of one of the educational printables' theme.

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Pick your topics and language. The text sets are currently available in Finnish, Swedish, and English.

Step 2

Purchase, download, and read in your preferred way. Each text set includes two options: a high-quality full-color version and a printer-friendly black-and-white version. Read on a screen or print at home.

Step 3

Stay tuned for new non-fiction texts to boost children's learning and reading comprehension skills!

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Letters From Fileas is inspired by our small and curious tortoise named Fileas. He is always eagerly exploring his surroundings and discovering new things. Together with Fileas, we get to explore all kinds of wonders of the world.

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