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Rob's Big Box

Short O Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Rob's Big Box
Rob's Big Box, page 1
1Rob had a big box. He set the box on a log. "I will take the top off," said Rob.
Rob's Big Box, page 2
2But the top did not pop off. Rob got mad. He hit the box. He had to tug and tug.
Rob's Big Box, page 3
3Pop! The top fell off in the mud. Rob got a lot of red bugs out of the box.
Rob's Big Box, page 4
4He let the bugs hop on the log. "These are fun," he said.
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Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Rob set his big box?
  2. Where did the top fall when it popped off?
  3. What did Rob get out of his box?
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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 free PDF is a full-color illustrated mini-book: a cover, four picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the short o words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the three sheets, cut each one in half along the dashed line, and staple — your child has a real little book to hold. A read-aloud version with one large page per sheet is also included for projecting to the whole class.

This reader is part of our collection of 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.