Kim's Garden Pot

Word Families O Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Kim's Garden Pot

Kim had a bud in a red pot. Kim had to get a post for it.

Kim got on a long log. "This post is hot," Kim said. "My bud will get a lot of sun." She set the pot on top of the log.

Gus, her dog, sat on the log. He had a big, black cog.

Gus did a hop to the pot. Bonk! The pot did a big fall off the log.

"Oh no!" said Kim. Muck was on the sod.

Kim got the cog Gus had. It fit on the pot. It did a good job.

"Gus, you did help!" Kim said. She put the pot on the log, and the cog did stop it.

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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Word Families O
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations

Target Words

dot got hot lot not pot rot cop hop mop pop top

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her
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About This Decodable Reader

“Kim's Garden Pot” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing word families o 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 o patterns, try our word families o phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.