Ron got a big box. A fox was on top of the box. "Oh no," said Ron. "Hop off, fox!" The fox did not hop off.
Ron got his dog, Gus. Gus was not a fan of the fox. The fox ran from the box and off a log. "Good dog," said Ron. Ron got on top of the box.
“Ron and the Fox in a 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.