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Pip in the Mud

Mixed CVC Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Pip in the Mud

It was a hot day. Pip the pig sat on a log. His dog, Gus, ran up. Gus had a net. Pip had a net, too. "What can we get?" said Pip. Then a red bug ran on the log. "Get the bug!" said Pip. Pip and Gus ran with their nets. The bug went down to the mud. Pip did not want to fall in the mud. Gus put his net on the bug. He got it! "Good dog, Gus!" said Pip. They let the bug run off. It was so hot. Pip had a cup. He took a sip. Then Pip gave Gus a big hug. It was a fun, hot day.

Circle or highlight all the CVC words in the story. Can you sort them by their vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u)?
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Pip in the Mud coloring page illustration
Coloring page included in PDF

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 in the Mud” 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 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 mixed cvc patterns, try our mixed cvc phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.

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