Pip's Snow Day

Vowel Team — OW (long O) 1st-2nd Phase 4
Pip's Snow Day

Pip went out in the snow. It was cold, and the snow did blow. A big black crow sat up on a post. "Look, a crow!" said Pip. The crow flew low, then it flew slow. It did show Pip the way. "Follow me!" Pip thought. He ran to follow the crow. It flew up and over a hill. Below the hill, the snow was white and fresh. It did glow in the sun! "This is the best snow!" said Pip. He made a snow pig. The crow sat on top. Pip gave a bow. "Thank you, crow!" Pip said. The snow did not stop his fun.

Circle or highlight all the OW vowel team words in the story above. How many did you find?
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Pip's Snow Day coloring page illustration
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Vowel Team — OW (long O)
Grade Level 1st-2nd
Phase Phase 4

Target Words

bow low mow row sow tow slow snow grow flow blow glow

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they said have with you are be
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About This Decodable Reader

“Pip's Snow Day” is a free printable decodable reader designed for 1st-2nd students practicing vowel team — ow (long o) 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 vowel team — ow (long o) patterns, try our vowel team — ow (long o) phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.