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Tom's Big Mop

Short O Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Tom's Big Mop
Tom's Big Mop, page 1
1Tom had a lot of mud on his rug. He got a big mop to clean it.
Tom's Big Mop, page 2
2His dog, Gus, ran in. Gus sat on top of the mop. "Hop off, Gus!" said Tom.
Tom's Big Mop, page 3
3Gus did not hop off. He just sat. Tom got a bit of ham from a box.
Tom's Big Mop, page 4
4"Come get the ham, Gus," said Tom. Gus ran to eat the ham. Tom got his mop back and cleaned his rug.
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Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What did Tom have on his rug?
  2. Where did Gus sit when he ran in?
  3. What did Tom use to get Gus off the mop?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Short O
Grade Level Kindergarten
Phase CVC Foundations
Worksheets Short O Worksheets

Target Words

hot pot dot got lot not top hop mop pop dog log

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Tom's Big Mop” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short o 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 short o 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 193 free decodable readers organized by phonics skill and aligned with the Science of Reading. For additional practice with short o patterns, try our short o phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.