Pam's Red Hat

Short A Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Pam's Red Hat

Pam ran to pack a bag for a fun run. She must pack jam and ham. But Pam did not have her best hat. "Where is my red hat?" Pam said.

Dad ran to help Pam. "Did you look in the van?" Dad said. Pam ran to the van. She did not see her hat. "Look under the mat," Dad said. Pam had to pull the mat. A big cat sat on the mat. The cat had a nap on Pam's hat!

"My cat has my hat!" Pam said. The cat sat up and ran to Pam. Pam ran to get her hat. Dad got the jam and ham. They put the jam and ham in the bag. Pam ran fast. "We can go!" Pam said.

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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Short A
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets Short A Worksheets

Target Words

cat bat hat mat sat tap cap nap map van can ran

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on

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About This Decodable Reader

"Pam's Red Hat" is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short a 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 short a patterns, try our short a phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.