Pam ran. She had to swim. She ran fast to the pond. But a big stump blocked her path. Pam did not like the stump. She could not skip past it.
Pam stopped. She scanned the spot. She saw a long stick. Pam can use that stick! She got the stick. She pushed at the stump. Now Pam had a step. She stepped up on the stump. She hopped over it. “I did it!” said Pam. She ran to the pond to swim. She did not stop.
"Pam's Pond Path" is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing s-blends 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 s-blends patterns, try our s-blends phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.