The Sofa Ate My Father

This Fill-in-the-Blanks worksheet features the funny and imaginative poem “The Sofa Ate My Father,” designed for students in grades 2–4. In this playful tale, a dad gets swallowed by the family sofa—who then tries to explain himself! Students are asked to complete the poem by selecting the correct words from a provided list, using context clues and rhyme recognition to guide their choices. This activity supports reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and an understanding of figurative language, especially idioms like “couch potato.” The silly storyline and surprising twist make this worksheet both entertaining and educational.