Decodable CVC Word Readers | Home Reading | Short Vowel Decodable Books

Need some decodable books to support your beginning readers? Well, look no further! These 25 decodable readers are just what you need in your Kindergarten classroom. Focussing on short-vowel CVC words, your students will love these readers as they can sound out the words. They’re Science of Reading aligned - simply print and go!

Important: This is a digital resource. No physical resource will be shipped to you. You will be able to download the resource immediately after purchase. 

Please check out the PREVIEW here.

What is included in this resource?

• 25 decodable readers included - just what you need to build up your classroom library of decodables!
• These readers focus on short vowel CVC words – short-a words, short-e words, short-i words, short-o words and short-u Four of each!
• There are also five readers that have a mix of short-vowel sounds
• These readers are mostly decodable – meaning they can be sounded out. Each book has a small amount of high frequency words
• Each book has four questions you can ask your students to assess their comprehension – two literal questions, one inferential question and one evaluative

Single-page version

This resource has been updated to now include a single-page version for a quick-printing option!

Note: These decodable readers DO NOT follow a particular phonics scope and sequence. They focus on short vowel sounds (CVC words), but there is a variety of letters and sounds in these decodables. These will be best for students who have a good knowledge of phonics.

Please note these are in PDF format so are not editable. To print, you will need to have access to a printer that prints double-sided. These books are in a print, fold and staple format.

Why you NEED this resource!

• They are Science of Reading aligned. In recent years we’ve changed the way we teach students to read. These decodables align with the science.
• They are easy and cost-effective to make! Each book uses only two pieces of paper
• They are perfect for small group instruction or individual reading. Why not even send them home?

Note: Two versions are included in this download – one that is A4 size, and one that is letter-paper size for teachers outside of Australia. Please note the spelling in these decodables are Australian spelling (e.g. mum, not mom).

A single-page version has also been included as a quick-printing option.