Chuck's Long Teeth

Digraph SH Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Chuck's Long Teeth
Chuck's Long Teeth, page 1
1Chuck sat in his den on the hill. He had a dish of mash for lunch. But his teeth were too long! He could not shut his mouth to munch. "I wish I could eat my lunch," said Chuck.
Chuck's Long Teeth, page 2
2He got his brush and brushed his teeth. They were still long. He pushed on them with his hand. That did not help. Then Bet ran up the hill in a rush.
Chuck's Long Teeth, page 3
3"Your teeth are too long. I can help," said Bet. Bet ran to the shed and got a thick log. Bet held up the log for Chuck. "Chomp on this," said Bet.
Chuck's Long Teeth, page 4
4Chuck chomped and chomped. Bits of log fell on the rug. At last, his teeth were not so long. Chuck shut his mouth. Munch, munch! He ate all his mash. "Thank you, Bet!" said Chuck.
Circle or highlight all the words with the SH sound (at the beginning or end). How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What did Chuck have for lunch?
  2. What did Bet get from the shed for Chuck?
  3. Why could Chuck not munch his lunch?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Digraph SH
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs

Target Words

ship shop shed shell shut shin shag fish dish wish wash rush

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she her they

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About This Decodable Reader

“Chuck's Long Teeth” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing digraph sh 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 free PDF is a full-color illustrated mini-book: a cover, four picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the digraph sh words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the three sheets, cut each one in half along the dashed line, and staple — your child has a real little book to hold. A read-aloud version with one large page per sheet is also included for projecting to the whole class.

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