Words where the vowel "says its name" — cake, bike, hope, cute. Magic-e and the first long-vowel patterns.
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Level 4: Advanced →These 24 free printable decodable readers cover the long vowels & silent e stage of phonics — designed for Grade 1 · growing readers. Words where the vowel "says its name" — cake, bike, hope, cute. Magic-e and the first long-vowel patterns. Every reader uses only words that follow the phonics patterns at this level, plus a small set of taught sight words, so your child can sound out nearly every word and build real reading confidence.
Each reader downloads as a 2-page PDF: a phonics-controlled story plus a coloring-page illustration of the scene. Print, staple, and you have an instant mini-book. Not sure this is the right level? Use the level picker above to move up or down, or start from the decodable readers home page. For matching skill practice, see our phonics worksheets.
Once your child is confident with these free readers, a printed boxed set is the natural next step for daily practice away from the screen.
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