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Pip's Rug Tug

Short U Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Pip's Rug Tug

Pip the pup sat on his rug. He did not want to sit. Pip wanted to run and play in the sun. But a big bug was on his rug. The bug sat on the rug. Pip could not run off the rug.

Pip looked at the bug. He made a hum. He did not want to hurt the bug. Pip gave the rug a tug. The bug did a little hop. Pip gave the rug a big tug. The bug fell off.

“Go, Pip, go!” said Pam. Pip ran and ran. He ran out in the sun. He had fun. Pip the pup ran up a hill. He ran down the hill. He saw a bun. Pip ate the bun. He did not let a little bug stop his fun.

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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Short U
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets Short U Worksheets

Target Words

bug hug mug rug tug bus pup cup cut hut nut but

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on

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About This Decodable Reader

"Pip's Rug Tug" is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short u 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 u patterns, try our short u phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.

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