Shelly had a big dish of fish. It was for her pet, Shag. Shag is a fun dog. Shag was in the shed. “I wish you can get this!” said Shelly. Shag ran from the shed in a rush to get the fish. The dish did tip. “Hush, hush!” said Shelly. “I do not wish to drop this!” Shag did stop. He sat. Shelly had a big grin. She set the dish down. Shag had a big snack of fresh fish. Then Shelly ran to wash the dish.
After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:
“Shelly and the Shag” 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.