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Stan's Tent

ST Blend Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Stan's Tent
Stan's Tent, page 1
1Stan got stuff to make a tent in the grass. He stuck a thick stick in the wet mud.
Stan's Tent, page 2
2It would make his tent stand up. "Stop!" said Dad. "Look at the stick!" A big red bug was on the stick!
Stan's Tent, page 3
3"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's Tent, page 4
4Stan did not get stung. He was glad to set up his tent in the sun.
Circle or highlight all the target words in the story above.

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. Where did Stan stick the thick stick?
  2. What was on Stan’s stick?
  3. Where did Stan set up his tent?
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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 free PDF is a full-color illustrated mini-book: a cover, four picture pages with one or two lines of story text each, and a back page listing the st blend words, high-frequency words, and discussion questions. Print the three sheets, cut each one in half along the dashed line, and staple — your child has a real little book to hold. A read-aloud version with one large page per sheet is also included for projecting to the whole class.

This reader is part of our collection of 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.