Shad’s mom had a dish pack. Shad wished to help her mom wash. The sink was full. Shad could not get to it. He saw a small block by the wall. Shad pushed the block. He could stand on the block.
Shad got on the block. He could now get to the sink! He washed each fish dish. He took his time. He did not rush. He did not let the wash gush. He got to the last shell dish. Shad did a good job!
“My, my, good Shad!” said his mom. She tucked cash into his hand. “This is for you.” Shad’s wish had come to pass.
"Shad Washes Dishes" is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing digraph sh 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 digraph sh patterns, try our digraph sh phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.