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Pip's Red Ball

Word Families I Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Pip's Red Ball

Pip the pig had a red ball. His red ball was in a big bin. The bin had lots of fun stuff in it. Pip had to get the red ball. But the bin was so tall! Pip was not big. He did not fit. He did not stop. “Can I get it?” said his pal, Gus. “I can dig in!” said Pip. Pip dug and dug in the big bin. He got a wig. He got a fig. At last, he got his red ball! Gus did a jig. Pip had so much fun!

Circle or highlight all the CVC words in the story. Can you sort them by their vowel sound?

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where was Pip’s red ball?
  2. Why could Pip not reach it at first?
  3. What did Pip find while digging in the bin?
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Pip's Red Ball coloring page illustration
Coloring page included in PDF

Reader Details

Phonics Skill Word Families I
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets Word Families I Worksheets

Target Words

big dig fig jig pig wig bin din fin kin pin win

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his in
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About This Decodable Reader

“Pip's Red Ball” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing word families 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 word families i patterns, try our word families i phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.

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