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Val's Big Dip

Short I Kindergarten CVC Foundations
Val's Big Dip
Val's Big Dip, page 1
1Val had a big pot of dip. She got a tin.
Val's Big Dip, page 2
2But the tin was not big. The dip did not fit in it.
Val's Big Dip, page 3
3"I must get a big tub," Val said. Val ran to get a tub.
Val's Big Dip, page 4
4She put the dip in the tub. It fit well!
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Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What did Val have in her big pot?
  2. Why did the dip not fit in the tin?
  3. What did Val put the dip in at the end?
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Reader Details

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

Target Words

sit hit bit fit kit pig big dig wig fig pin win

Sight Words

the is a and to was it on his her

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About This Decodable Reader

“Val's Big Dip” is a free printable decodable reader designed for kindergarten students practicing short i 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 i 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 i patterns, try our short i phonics worksheets which include word sorts, phrasing practice cards, and rapid naming charts.