Decodable Texts

A beige hardcover book titled "Ending Blends" positioned upright on a light wooden surface.
A pink hardcover book titled "CVC Words" standing upright on a light wooden surface.
A light blue hardcover book titled 'Beginning Blends' resting on a light wooden surface.
A closed lavender-colored book with the word "Silent" on the cover, placed on a light wooden surface.
A hardcover book with a pinkish-orange cover titled "R-Controlled" in white text, placed on a light wooden surface against a beige background.
A light green hardcover book titled "Digraphs" standing upright on a wooden surface.
Light blue hardcover book titled "Long Vowels" on a wooden surface.
Gray hardcover book with the title 'Advanced' on the cover, standing upright on a wooden surface.

  • Our CVC decodable texts are perfect for beginning readers learning to decode simple consonant-vowel-consonant words. Each printable worksheet targets one short vowel sound and follows a clear Science of Reading sequence. With engaging fiction and nonfiction stories, structured comprehension questions, and a coaching guide for parents and teachers, these texts build accuracy, phonemic awareness, and reading confidence. Aligned with kindergarten and 1st grade phonics standards, CVC BrainySheets are ideal for small group instruction, interventions, and early literacy centers.

  • These decodable stories focus on beginning consonant blends (like st, br, cl, gr), helping students develop blending fluency and stronger phonics awareness. Each worksheet includes a fun and accessible story, guided sound-out practice, comprehension questions, and a detailed parent/teacher guide. Aligned with 1st grade phonics standards and Science of Reading best practices, these printables help kids transition from simple CVC decoding to more complex word structures—perfect for Tier 1 instruction or phonics intervention groups.

  • Ending blends like -nd, -mp, -lt, and -st are the focus of this engaging set of decodable worksheets. Designed to help students build accuracy and fluency with common word endings, each worksheet includes a short passage, comprehension questions, and a built-in coaching guide. These Science of Reading-aligned resources support 1st and 2nd grade phonics instruction and help readers move toward more fluent, expressive reading. Great for decoding practice, reading groups, and RTI support.

  • From sh and ch to th and wh, these digraph-focused stories help young readers tackle common consonant pairings. Each BrainySheet targets one digraph sound, providing decodable text, comprehension questions, and phonics guidance. Built on the Science of Reading and aligned with 1st grade phonics standards, these printable PDFs are perfect for small group work, targeted practice, or early intervention. Strengthen decoding, spelling, and sound-letter connection all in one.

  • These worksheets help students understand the power of silent E to make vowels long. Covering patterns like a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, and e-e, each story supports phonics mastery and reading comprehension. With fiction and nonfiction text choices, built-in comprehension questions, and a coaching guide, this set is ideal for 1st and 2nd grade readers working on silent E recognition. Perfect for decodable readers transitioning into more advanced patterns.

  • These decodable stories focus on long vowel teams like ai, ay, ea, ee, ie, igh, oa, ow, ue, and ew. Aligned with Science of Reading strategies and 1st–2nd grade phonics standards, each worksheet provides explicit decoding support and high-interest stories. Students apply their knowledge of vowel teams while building fluency and comprehension. Ideal for whole-group phonics, literacy centers, or structured intervention.

  • Help readers tackle ar, er, ir, or, and ur with this set of r-controlled vowel decodable texts. Each story provides systematic phonics instruction, guided practice, and comprehension aligned with the Science of Reading. These worksheets are designed to demystify r-controlled patterns while keeping students engaged with fiction and nonfiction content. Ideal for 1st and 2nd grade readers who are ready to decode more complex sound patterns with confidence.

  • This collection focuses on advanced phonics skills such as silent letters (kn, wr, gn, mb), soft sounds (soft c, soft g), and vowel variations (y as long i, y as long e). These decodable texts challenge growing readers while reinforcing systematic decoding and comprehension. Each worksheet follows the trusted BrainySheets structure: a focused story, phonics support, comprehension questions, and a coaching guide. Designed for late 1st to early 3rd grade readers needing structured phonics support.