Pip had a spud. He ran to his dad. “Dad, can I help?” Pip said. His dad had a spade. Pip had a small spade. He went to dig. The spot was stiff. Pip’s spade did not help.
Pip had a plan. He got a big rock. He set it on the spot. He hit it with his spade. The spot was less stiff. Pip then got his spade. He dug a space for the spud. He did not stop. Pip put the spud in the spot. “Good job, Pip!” said his dad. Pip was glad.
"Pip's Spud Spot" is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing sp blend 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 sp blend patterns, try our sp blend phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.