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Ken and the Red Net

Word Families E Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Ken and the Red Net

Ken had a red net. He was trying to get a bug. He ran to the pond. Ken let the net dip in. But his pet, Max, fell in! Max got very wet.

Ken did not get a bug.

"You are too wet, Max," said Ken.

Ken set the red net down. He ran home and fed his pet. Then Ken and Max got in bed.

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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Word Families E
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets Word Families E Worksheets

Target Words

bet get jet let met net pet set vet wet ben den

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Ken and the Red Net” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing word families e 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 word families e patterns, try our word families e phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.