Phonics Pot and Pan
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Phonics Reader – Pot and Pan
Free Online Phonics Story for Beginning Readers
Pot and Pan is a short, easy-to-read phonics story for early readers. It features simple sentences, short vowel words, and clear illustrations that help children connect sounds to letters while enjoying a playful storyline.
In this story, Sid had a nap. Zog has a pot and pan. “Zog! Stop it!” Sid is having a nap, but Zog makes a loud noise with a pot and pan. The story’s repetition and limited sound patterns make it perfect for phonics practice and building reading fluency.
Letter–Sound Correspondence
Short Vowels
- /ă/ sound spelled a (has, nap, and, pan)
- /ĭ/ sound spelled i (sid, it)
- /ŏ/ sound spelled o (zog, pot, stop)
Consonants
- /d/ sound spelled d (and)
- /g/ sound spelled g (zog)
- /h/ sound spelled h (has)
- /n/ sound spelled n (and, pan)
- /p/ sound spelled p (pan, pot, stop)
- /s/ sound spelled s (sid, stop)
- /t/ sound spelled t (pot, it, stop)
- /z/ sound spelled z (zog)
- /z/ sound spelled s (has)
Phonics Focus
- Reinforces short vowel sounds (/ă/, /ĭ/, /ŏ/).
- Features CVC words that are easy to sound out and blend.
- Repetition helps develop fluency, accuracy, and confidence.
- Encourages decoding in context through a fun, illustrated story.
Why Teachers and Parents Love It
- Perfect for phonics lessons, small group reading, or home practice.
- Simple vocabulary supports early readers learning to decode words.
- Story-driven structure keeps young learners motivated and engaged.
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