Rob's Big Box

Short O Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Rob's Big Box

Rob had a big box. He set the box on a log.

"I will take the top off," said Rob.

But the top did not pop off. Rob got mad. He hit the box. He had to tug and tug.

Pop! The top fell off in the mud.

Rob got a lot of red bugs out of the box. He let the bugs hop on the log.

"These are fun," he said.

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Reader Details

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

Target Words

hot pot dot got lot not top hop mop pop dog log

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Rob's Big Box” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short 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 short o patterns, try our short o phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.