Shad Washes Dishes

Digraph SH Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Shad Washes Dishes

Shad had a big wish. He had a wish for cash. He had a plan to get a red fish for his fish dish.

His mom had a job. "You can wash this," she said.

Shad got on a big red box. A gush of wet slop hit the dish. Wham! Gush!

Shad did a good job. He did not rush. He did not crush a shell. He got his rag and did a swish, swish, swish on a dish.

Mom had the cash. "This is for the shop," Shad said. "A big fish in a dish is my wish!"

Circle or highlight all the words with the SH sound (at the beginning or end). How many did you find?
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Shad Washes Dishes coloring page illustration
Coloring page included in PDF

Reader Details

Phonics Skill Digraph SH
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs

Target Words

ship shop shed shell shut shin shag fish dish wish wash rush

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she her they

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About This Decodable Reader

“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.