Pip was a big pig. He ran to dig in the wet mud.
"I will dig here," said Pip.
Pip dug and dug. His legs got wet with mud. He did find a big fig in the mud.
"It can fit in my bin," said Pip.
He put the big fig into a tin bin. Pip did a jig as he got the big fig. Then he sat by his bin.
"This is a good day," said Pip.
After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:
“Pip's Big Fig” 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 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 i patterns, try our short i phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.