Pip's Big Fig

Short I Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Pip's Big Fig

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.

Circle or highlight all the short I words in the story above. How many did you find?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What did Pip dig for?
  2. How did Pip get the fig out of the mud?
  3. What did Pip do with the fig at the end?
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Pip's Big Fig coloring page illustration
Coloring page included in PDF

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

“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.