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Pip and the Web

Mixed CVC Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Pip and the Web
Pip and the Web, page 1
1Pip the pig had a big red ball. He got it to go up, up, up. But the red ball did not fall. Pip had to look up.
Pip and the Web, page 2
2It was in a big web! The web was up, up, up on two posts. “Oh no!” said Pip. “How can I get my ball?” He could see a long log in the sand.
Pip and the Web, page 3
3Pip got the log. He set it on a post, just by the web. Then he got on the log to go up. He got up, up, up. “I can get it!” he said.
Pip and the Web, page 4
4He got to the top. Pip did a rip in the web with his hand. The red ball fell down, down, down! Pip ran and got his ball. He was so good.
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. What did Pip the pig have?
  2. Where did Pip set the long log?
  3. What did Pip do to get his ball down?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Mixed CVC
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets Mixed CVC Worksheets

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

“Pip and the Web” 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.