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Pip's Red Ball

Mixed CVC Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Pip's Red Ball

Pip the pig did not nap. Pip ran. Pip had a red ball. The ball went up and got stuck on a web. The web was up top. Pip ran and ran. He had to get his ball.

Pip did not get his ball. He was sad. “I can not get it,” Pip said.

Then Pip saw a log. It was a big log. Pip ran to the log. He gave the log a tug. Pip got the log to the web. Pip went up the log. Up, up, up! He got to the web. Pip got his red ball. “Fun!” said Pip. He ran and had fun with his ball.

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's Red Ball 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

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About This Decodable Reader

"Pip's Red Ball" 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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