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Jen's Stuck Pot

ST Blend Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Jen's Stuck Pot
Jen's Stuck Pot, page 1
1Jen had a stem for a pot. But the pot was stuck in the wet mud. It was still. "I must get this pot to stand up," she said.
Jen's Stuck Pot, page 2
2Jen still had to tug and tug. She got a big, stiff stick. "This is a big help," Jen said.
Jen's Stuck Pot, page 3
3She set the stick on a rock and got the pot on it. The pot did not stop its up and down jig. She got a step in to get a good grip.
Jen's Stuck Pot, page 4
4With one last big push, the pot sat up. It was not stuck! "At last!" Jen said. Now she can pop in her stem.
Circle or highlight all the words that start with a consonant blend. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where was Jen’s pot stuck?
  2. What did Jen use to help her get the pot?
  3. What can Jen put in the pot at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill ST Blend
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs
Worksheets ST Blend Worksheets

Target Words

stab staff stamp stand stem step stick still sting stock stomp stop

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they

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About This Decodable Reader

“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 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 st blend 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 st blend patterns, try our st blend phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.