How to Use These Sentences
Sentences bridge decoding → fluency → comprehension. Rules: only introduce sentences with vowels already mastered; keep 80%+ decodable words; have the child point to each word, blend, then re-read for meaning. 3–5 sentences per session is enough for ages 4–6.
Short A Sentences
The cat sat on the mat.
The fat rat ran to the van.
Dad had a red cap.
The lad can tap the pan.
Jam is in the jar on the rack.
Max had a map and a bag.
The bat sat by the hat.
Pat can rap and clap.
Short E Sentences
The red hen sat in the pen.
Ben can get the jet.
The pet met Ned at ten.
Let the web be set.
Ted fed the hen.
Meg let the leg rest on the bed.
Short I / O / U Sentences
Short I
The big pig sat in the pit.
Kim hid the pin in the bin.
The kid hit the lid.
Sit and sip with Tim.
Short O
The dog got the log.
The fox sat on the box.
Hop to the top of the cot.
Bob can mop the lot.
Short U
The sun is fun to run in.
The pup dug up the rug.
Gus cut the bun for mum.
The bus can hug the curb.
More words: word families · Practice spelling: flash cards · Recognition: multiple choice quiz
Mixed-Vowel Mini Stories (3 lines)
The Lost Cap: Sam lost his cap. He ran to the hut. His dad got the cap!
The Red Bus: The red bus is big. Ben and Kim hop in. The bus can run fast.
Tip: print these on strips, cut apart, have kids sequence + illustrate. Worksheets routine: CVC worksheets.