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Sam's Lost Map

Word Families Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Sam's Lost Map

Sam had a red cap and a big map.

"We can run to the van," said Sam.

He ran fast. The map fell from his hand! It fell in a gap by the wall.

"Oh no! My map," said Sam.

Sam got a long bat. He put the bat in the gap. Tap, tap, tap. Sam got the map out!

"Good job," said Dad. They ran to the van.

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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Word Families
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets Word Families Worksheets

Target Words

cat bat hat mat sat rat can man pan ran fan van

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his in

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About This Decodable Reader

“Sam's Lost Map” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing word families 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 word families patterns, try our word families phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.