Val's White Wheat

Digraph WH Kindergarten – 1st Grade Blends & Digraphs
Val's White Wheat
Val's White Wheat, page 1
1Val had a plan to make a big snack. "What can I whip up?" she said. Val got a big dish and a whisk.
Val's White Wheat, page 2
2"When will it be a good mix?" she said. Whiz, whiz, went the whisk. Val spun it fast.
Val's White Wheat, page 3
3But the wet dish slid from her hand. Wham! It hit the rug. "Why did that drop?" said Val. "Where is my fresh snack?"
Val's White Wheat, page 4
4She had to stop and scrub the whole rug. "I will just eat a plum," said Val with a sad nod.
Circle or highlight all the target words in the story above.

Comprehension Questions

After reading, ask these questions to check understanding:

  1. What did Val plan to make?
  2. Where did Val’s dish land after it slid?
  3. What did Val eat at the end?
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Reader Details

Phonics Skill Digraph WH
Grade Level Kindergarten – 1st Grade
Phase Blends & Digraphs

Target Words

what when where which while whim whip whiz wham whack whale wheat

Sight Words

the is a and to was it she he they

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About This Decodable Reader

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