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Don and the Hog

Short O Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Don and the Hog

Don was hot. He ran to the pond. A big log was in the pond. Don ran to sit on it. But a fat hog sat on the log!

"I can not sit," said Don. "Hop off, hog!"

The hog did not hop. He just sat.

Don got a cob. He tossed the cob in the mud. The hog got up. He ran to the mud to get the cob.

"Yes!" said Don.

Don got to sit on the log.

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Reader Details

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

Target Words

hot pot dot got lot not top hop mop pop dog log

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Don and the Hog” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short o 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 o patterns, try our short o phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.