Thad had to get a bag. He and his dad had a plan.
"The path is a bit chill," said his dad.
Thad had a big bump in his chest. What can I get? Then he got his math pad. On the math pad was a thick red cloth.
"This?" said Thad to his dad.
He had the cloth in his hand. It was plush and red. Dad had a grin.
"Yes! That is it. That is the thing to get with the rest," said Dad.
Thad put the thick cloth in his bag. Then he was set.
“Thad Packs Up” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten and 1st grade students practicing digraph th 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 th patterns, try our digraph th phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.