It was a brisk day. Bret had to fix a path. A thick branch was on the path.
"I must bring this away," said Bret.
He had to tug the branch. Bret had to catch his breath. Snap! The branch split in two.
"That is good," said Bret.
"Time for a break," he said.
Bret sat on the step to eat some bread.
“Bret's Red Brick” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing br blend 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 br blend patterns, try our br blend phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.