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Ben's Red Jet

Short E Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Ben's Red Jet

Ben had a red jet. He let the jet fly fast. But the jet fell in the pond. The red jet was very wet.

"I must get my jet," said Ben.

Ben ran to get his big net. He put the net in the pond. Ben got the wet jet in the net!

"I have it," said Ben.

He ran back home. Ben set his jet on his bed.

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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Short E
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets Short E Worksheets

Target Words

bed red fed led wed hen pen ten men den jet net

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Ben's Red Jet” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short e phonics patterns. This mini-book uses phonetically controlled vocabulary so beginning readers can successfully sound out nearly every word in the story, building confidence and reinforcing the specific phonics skills they're learning.

The 2-page PDF includes the reading passage on page one and a coloring page illustration on page two. Print both pages, staple together, and your child has an instant mini-book. The coloring activity reinforces story comprehension and makes reading practice feel like a fun activity rather than homework.

This reader is part of our collection of 50 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with short e patterns, try our short e phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.