Free Reading Printables
These printables are designed to give kids extra practice as they learn to read, one small step at a time. Each activity includes simple directions so you know how to work through it together.
Start with the skills your child is working on currently, and build from there.
Learning the Letter Sounds
Printable flashcards to get you started practicing the letter sounds.
Alphabet Flashcards
Letter flashcards from A-Z
Learning to Blend Sounds
Practice sheets for getting your child started blending 2-letter sounds. Start with VC words, then do CV next.
Vowel-Consonant Blending
Blending 2-letter (VC) words
Consonant-Vowel Blending
Blending 2-letter (CV) words
Learning to Read CVC words
Practice sheets for learning to read consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.
CVC Blending
Practice reading 3-letter words
Tiny Story: Nap Time!
Read a story with CVC words
Learning to Read Sentences
Practice sheets for building the skills to read simple sentences.
Reading the “th” Sound
Practice words with “th”
Reading Heart Word “The”
Practice reading the word “the”
First Sentences
Practice reading complete sentences.
Learning to Read Short Passages
Practice sheets for learning to read a few connected sentences.
3 Little Words: a, I, an
Practice reading sentences with a, I, and an
Tricky S: Is, As, His, Has
Practice reading “is”, “as”, “his”, and “has”
Practice reading words with ff, ll, ss, zz, and ck (ex. miss, hill)
2 Letters: 1 Sound