Jen had a pot. She had a small stem for it. The pot had old stuff in it. The stuff was stuck.
"I can not stick it in this," Jen said. She felt sad.
Jen saw a big stick. She can use the stick. She can push it in the pot. Jen held the stick. She can stab the stuff. She did not stop. She had to mix it up.
She ran the stick up and down. She felt the stuff get less stiff. She felt it give way. Jen can put the stem now. She put the stem in the pot. It will grow big.
"Jen's Stuck Pot" is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing st 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 st blend patterns, try our st blend phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.