Build a Sentence
Cut out the word cards in each strip. Put them in order to match the picture, glue them in the boxes, then write the sentence!
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How to do it
- Cut out the word cards.
- Put them in order and glue them down.
- Write the sentence on the line.
Teaching tip
The word with a capital goes first. The word with a dot goes last. This sheet is aligned with Common Core RF.K.4.
About this worksheet
Mixed-up word cards to cut out, put in order and glue, then write the sentence.
What kids practice
Decodable sentences use only words a kindergartner can sound out, like cat, big and sat, plus the first sight words, like the, a, I and see. That means your child can read every word on the page with what they already know, which builds real reading and real confidence. The mini-books are short stories written the same way. They are the next step in phonics after reading single words.
Watch for
- Guessing from the picture instead of reading the words. Cover the picture, read, then check.
- Skipping little words like a and the. Point to every word.
- Reading word by word without hearing the sentence. Read it again, a little faster.
It's free to print, with Fewer, Standard or More on the page and an answer key. See the full decodable sentences and mini-books phonics guide for kindergarten.
More sheets in this set
- See it all
1. How to Read a Sentence ChartFour steps for reading a sentence, shown with "The pig can dig." 
2. Read and MatchShort sentences like "The bat is big." to read and match to one of three pictures.
3. Yes or No?A sentence and a picture in each box. Some match and some don't.
4. Missing WordSentences with one word missing and a word bank of short vowel words.
6. Read and DrawSentences like "The cat is on the bed." with a big box to draw what they say.
7. Mini-BooksCut-and-staple 8-page story books like "The Big Pig," with one decodable sentence on each page.