Peg's Big Bin

Short I Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Peg's Big Bin
Peg's Big Bin, page 1
1Peg sat in the sand to dig. She had a big tin bin.
Peg's Big Bin, page 2
2"I will fill my bin," said Peg. She hit a rock in the sand.
Peg's Big Bin, page 3
3"Oh no," said Peg. Peg got up to tug on the rock.
Peg's Big Bin, page 4
4She got the rock out! Now Peg can fill her bin.
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Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Peg sit to dig?
  2. What did Peg hit in the sand?
  3. What can Peg do after she gets the rock out?
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Reader Details

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

Target Words

sit hit bit fit kit pig big dig wig fig pin win

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Peg's Big Bin” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short i 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 short i 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 short i patterns, try our short i phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.