Squishy Squad Decodable Reader
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15-Min Phonics Reader
CVC & CVCe Decodable Booklet
Squishy Squad Readers
Read, squish, and decode! Master short vowels and silent-e magic words.
Magic-E Rule: Silent 'e' makes the vowel say its name!
hug ➔ huge
tub ➔ tube
tap ➔ tape
rip ➔ ripe
Short Vowel Bank (CVC)
pup fox tub mud box wet rag cup sit nap
Magic-E Bank (CVCe)
cute poke nose home safe wipe bake time smile huge
Adapted Sight Word Bank (Quick Read) Touch and read each word!
the is has can look with into they
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My Squishy Reading Goal
Read all three squishy tales and answer questions!
Story 1
1
Story 2
2
Story 3
3
15-Minute Instructional Routine: 3 min warm-up • 8 min read & reread • 4 min questions & sequence
Story 1
Pip the Cute Pup
Pip = Pink Pup Squishy
Target Words: CVC: pup, big, red, cup, nap, hug CVCe: cute, poke, wake, safe, smile
Look at Pip. Pip is a cute pink pup squishy.
Pip has a big red bow. Pip can sit inside a cup.
I give Pip a soft poke. Squish, squish! Pip is so soft!
Pip does not bite. Pip gives a big smile.
It is time for a nap. Pip is safe at home in my bed. I give Pip a hug!
Read 3 times for speed:
1st read
2nd read
3rd read
Comprehension Check: Fill in the circle for the right answer
1. What kind of squishy is Pip?
A big pig
A cute pup
A wild fox
2. Where does Pip like to sit?
In a cup
In a lake
In the mud
Sequencing: Write 1, 2, and 3 in the boxes What happened first, next, last?
Pip takes a safe nap in my bed.
Order:
Look at Pip the cute pup.
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I give Pip a soft poke. Squish!
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Story 2
Todd the Soft Fox
Todd = Orange Fox Squishy
Target Words: CVC: fox, box, tag, lid, top, run CVCe: nose, poke, rope, hide, home, safe
Todd is my new squishy fox. Todd has a cute black nose.
Todd came inside a tin box. I pop the lid off the top.
I like to poke his soft nose. Todd can squish flat, then pop back up!
Todd likes to play a game. Todd will hide in my desk. Can you find Todd?
There he is! He is safe at home in my warm bag. Good job, Todd!
Read 3 times for speed:
1st read
2nd read
3rd read
Comprehension Check: Fill in the circle for the right answer
1. What came inside the tin box?
A big rope
Todd the fox
A wet pup
2. Where did Todd hide during his game?
In my desk
In a tree
On a cake
Sequencing Timeline: Connect the Story Events Write First, Next, or Last
Event A
Todd hides inside the desk.
Event B
I pop the lid off the tin box.
Event C
Todd is safe at home in my bag.
Story 3
Spike the Dino
Spike = Green Dino Squishy
Target Words: CVC: tub, mud, wet, dip, sun, rag CVCe: Spike, cute, huge, wipe, lake, smile
Spike is a green dino squishy. Spike has cute spikes on his back.
Oh no! Spike fell into the wet mud by the lake! Spike had a huge mess.
I fill a tub with water. I dip Spike into the suds.
I wipe the mud with a soft rag. Squish, squish!
Now Spike can dry out in the sun. Spike gives me a huge smile!
Read 3 times for speed:
1st read
2nd read
3rd read
Comprehension & Response
1. What did Spike fall into?
A huge cake
The wet mud
A big hole
2. How did Spike get clean? (Use CVC/CVCe words like tub or wipe)
Sequencing: Number the Steps (1, 2, 3) Track Spike's clean adventure!
Spike dries out in the warm sun.
Step:
Spike falls in the wet mud.
Step:
Dip Spike in a tub and wipe with a rag.
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Super Reader Celebration! You read all 3 Squishy Squad stories!
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