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Don and the Tin

Short I Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Don and the Tin

Don ran to the hill.

"Sit here and dig, Gus," said Don.

Gus sat. He dug fast. Don hit a rock.

"We must not stop," said Don.

Gus dug past the rock. He dug up a big tin!

Don had it. It was a good fit in his hand. Don hit the tip of the tin. Pop! Off fell the lid.

A fun kit was in the tin!

"Good dog," said Don.

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Don and the Tin coloring page illustration
Coloring page included in PDF

Reader Details

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

Target Words

sit hit bit fit kit pig big dig wig fig pin win

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

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