Nan's Tin Pot

Mixed CVC Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Nan's Tin Pot
Nan's Tin Pot, page 1
1Nan can hum and yell. But Nan had a bad bug. She was in bed. She could not yell to get Mom.
Nan's Tin Pot, page 2
2Nan had a pen and a tin pot by her bed. Nan hit the pot with the pen.
Nan's Tin Pot, page 3
3Tap! Tap! Tap! Mom ran in. "Nan, do you want a sip?" said Mom. Nan hit the pot. Tap!
Nan's Tin Pot, page 4
4That was a yes. Mom ran out. She ran in with a big cup. Nan had a sip. Then Nan hugs Mom.
Circle or highlight all the CVC words in the story. Can you sort them by their vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u)?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Why was Nan in bed?
  2. What did Nan hit the tin pot with?
  3. What did Nan do after she had a sip?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Mixed CVC
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations

Target Words

cat bed sit hot bug pen pig top cup red dog fin

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

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