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Stan's Tent

ST Blend Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Stan's Tent

Stan got stuff to make a tent in the grass. He stuck a thick stick in the wet mud. It would make his tent stand up.

"Stop!" said Dad. "Look at the stick!"

A big red bug was on the stick!

"Will it sting me?" said Stan.

Stan was very still. The bug did not sting. It fell off the stick and into the grass. Stan did not get stung. He was glad to set up his tent in the sun.

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Reader Details

Phonics Skill ST Blend
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs
Worksheets ST Blend Worksheets

Target Words

stab staff stamp stand stem step stick still sting stock stomp stop

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they

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About This Decodable Reader

“Stan's Tent” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing st blend 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 st blend patterns, try our st blend phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.