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Hal's Big Fan

Short A Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Hal's Big Fan
Hal's Big Fan, page 1
1Hal ran and ran. He got very hot. "I can not run," said Hal. "I am hot."
Hal's Big Fan, page 2
2Hal was sad. He sat on a mat. Dad had a big fan in the van.
Hal's Big Fan, page 3
3Dad ran to the van and got the fan. He set the fan by the mat.
Hal's Big Fan, page 4
4"Thank you, Dad," said Hal. Hal sat by the fan and had a good nap.
Circle or highlight all the target words in the story above.

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. How did Hal feel after he ran and ran?
  2. Where did Dad get the big fan?
  3. What did Hal do at the end of the story?
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Reader Details

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

Target Words

cat bat hat mat sat tap cap nap map van can ran

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his had her he my said

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About This Decodable Reader

“Hal's Big Fan” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short a 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 short a 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 short a patterns, try our short a phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.