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Brad and the Lost Pig

Vowel Team — EE 1st-2nd Phase 4
Brad and the Lost Pig

Brad went to the pen to feed Pip the pig. Brad held a sweet plum in his hand. He wanted to see his pig munch on it. But Pip was not there. The gate was open, and Pip was gone.

"I need to find him," Brad said. Brad took three fast steps past the shed. He walked past a tall weed and looked around. Pip was a quick pig, and Brad had to run just to keep up with him. Brad heard a buzz and saw a fat bee, but he did not see Pip.

Brad went down the hill and into the deep grass. He stopped to peek past a big green tree. There, he spotted his lost pal! Pip was resting by a big rock. The

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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Vowel Team — EE
Grade Level 1st-2nd
Phase Phase 4
Worksheets Vowel Team — EE Worksheets

Target Words

bee fee see tree free three feet meet sweet seed need feed

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they said have with you are be

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About This Decodable Reader

“Brad and the Lost Pig” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 1st-2nd students practicing vowel team — ee 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 vowel team — ee patterns, try our vowel team — ee phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.