Year 1 · Reading · Decodable · Free Printable
My Funny Pet
Help Year 1 students strengthen phonics knowledge and reading fluency through a fun decodable story.
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Learning Intention
Students will decode simple words and read a short story with confidence.
Australian Curriculum
Supports Year 1 phonics and early reading outcomes.
Teacher Notes
Practise target sounds before reading. Encourage pointing under each word.
Skills Practised
- Phonics
- Decoding
- Fluency
- Comprehension
About This Worksheet
My Funny Pet is a Year 1 decodable reading activity designed to give children practice applying taught phonics while reading a short, controlled text. It also provides an opportunity to check understanding after reading.
What Students Practise
- Blending sounds to read unfamiliar words
- Reading a short decodable text accurately
- Rereading for fluency
- Connecting details in the text to meaning
How to Use It
Have the student read the text independently first. If they become stuck, prompt them to look at the letters and blend the sounds rather than guessing. Finish with a simple discussion about the pet and the details in the text.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to find one detail in the text that supports their answer. This keeps the focus on reading the words accurately and understanding what the text says.