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Phonics and CVC Words

Phonics teaches children how written letters connect to spoken sounds. Learners begin with consonants and short vowels, then move into consonant blends, digraphs—two letters working together, such as sh—and later vowel teams and diphthongs, in which vowel sounds glide together, such as oi in coin.

A CVC word follows a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, as in cat, bed, and sun. Lessons 1–5 build a short-vowel CVC foundation. Lessons 6–10 use familiar blends, digraphs, consonant clusters, and silent-e extensions so kindergarten learners can keep practising useful decodable words without relying on obscure vocabulary.

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Page 1: words 1–10

Vocabulary page 1
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
1	bad	adjectiveshort a · CVC	huono	The milk smelled bad, so we did not drink it.
2	bag	nounshort a · CVC	laukku	I put my book in the bag.
3	bat	nounshort a · CVC	lepakko	A bat flew out of the cave.
4	cab	nounshort a · CVC	taksi	We took a cab home.
5	can	verbshort a · CVC	1. voida 2. osata	I can hop on one foot.
6	cap	nounshort a · CVC	lippalakki	Sam wore a red cap.
7	cat	nounshort a · CVC	kissa	The cat naps on the mat.
8	dad	nounshort a · CVC	isä	My dad reads with me.
9	dam	nounshort a · CVC	pato	The beaver made a dam.
10	fan	nounshort a · CVC	tuuletin	The fan keeps us cool.

The Bat in the Bag

Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Sam finds a bat in a bag. It is not a bad bat; it is a toy. Sam can take the bag in a cab to show his friend.

Finnish translation

Sam löytää lepakon laukusta. Se ei ole paha lepakko; se on lelu. Sam voi ottaa laukun taksiin näyttääkseen sen ystävälleen.

Reading comprehension

1. What is inside the bag?

A toy bat is inside the bag.

2. Is the bat bad?

No, the bat is not bad.

3. How can Sam travel?

Sam can travel in a cab.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The milk smelled ___, so we did not drink it.

Answer: bad

2. I put my book in the ___.

Answer: bag

3. A ___ flew out of the cave.

Answer: bat

4. We took a ___ home.

Answer: cab

5. I ___ hop on one foot.

Answer: can

Page 2: words 11–20

Vocabulary page 2
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
11	fat	adjectiveshort a · CVC	lihava	A fat caterpillar rested on the leaf.
12	gas	nounshort a · CVC	kaasu	The balloon is filled with gas.
13	ham	nounshort a · CVC	kinkku	We made a ham sandwich.
14	hat	nounshort a · CVC	hattu	Her hat is pink.
15	jam	nounshort a · CVC	hillo	I put jam on my toast.
16	lap	nounshort a · CVC	syli	The book rests on my lap.
17	mad	adjectiveshort a · CVC	vihainen	I felt mad for a moment.
18	man	nounshort a · CVC	mies	The man waved hello.
19	map	nounshort a · CVC	kartta	We found the lake on the map.
20	mat	nounshort a · CVC	1. matto 2. ovimatto	Wipe your shoes on the mat.

Page 2 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. We made a ___ sandwich.

Answer: ham

2. Her ___ is pink.

Answer: hat

3. I put ___ on my toast.

Answer: jam

4. The book rests on my ___.

Answer: lap

5. I felt ___ for a moment.

Answer: mad

Page 3: words 21–30

Vocabulary page 3
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
21	nap	nounshort a · CVC	1. päiväunet 2. torkut	The baby took a nap.
22	pad	nounshort a · CVC	1. piirustuslehtiö 2. lehtiö	Draw a sun on the pad.
23	pan	nounshort a · CVC	paistinpannu	Dad warmed soup in a pan.
24	pat	verbshort a · CVC	1. silitys 2. taputus	Pat the dog softly.
25	rag	nounshort a · CVC	rätti	Use the rag to wipe the table.
26	ram	nounshort a · CVC	pässi	The ram has curved horns.
27	ran	verbshort a · CVC	juoksi	Mia ran to the gate.
28	rat	nounshort a · CVC	rotta	The rat hid in a hole.
29	sad	adjectiveshort a · CVC	surullinen	The sad child needed a hug.
30	tap	verbshort a · CVC	1. napauttaa 2. koputtaa kevyesti	Tap the drum one time.

Page 3 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ has curved horns.

Answer: ram

2. Mia ___ to the gate.

Answer: ran

3. The ___ hid in a hole.

Answer: rat

4. The ___ child needed a hug.

Answer: sad

5. ___ the drum one time.

Answer: tap

Page 4: words 31–40

Vocabulary page 4
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
31	bed	nounshort e · CVC	1. sänky 2. vuode 3. peti	I make my bed each morning.
32	beg	verbshort e · CVC	1. kerjätä 2. anoa 3. pyytää	The pup may beg for a treat.
33	bet	verbshort e · CVC	1. lyödä vetoa 2. veikata	I bet the sun will shine.
34	den	nounshort e · CVC	1. luola 2. pesä	The fox sleeps in its den.
35	fed	verbshort e · CVC	1. syöttää 2. ruokkia	I fed the fish.
36	get	verbshort e · CVC	1. saada 2. vastaanottaa	Please get your coat.
37	hen	nounshort e · CVC	kana	The hen laid an egg.
38	jet	nounshort e · CVC	gagaatti	The jet flew above us.
39	leg	nounshort e · CVC	1. lahje 2. puntti	I can stand on one leg.
40	let	verbshort e · CVC	1. antaa 2. sallia	Let Kim join the game.

A Trip in the Jet

Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Meg sits in a jet with a blanket on her leg. She wants her little dog beside her, but pets must stay in a safe bed. Meg does not beg; she will let the dog rest.

Finnish translation

Meg istuu suihkukoneessa peitto jalkansa päällä. Hän haluaa pienen koiransa viereensä, mutta lemmikkien on pysyttävä turvallisessa pedissä. Meg ei pyydä itkien; hän antaa koiran levätä.

Reading comprehension

1. Where is Meg sitting?

Meg is sitting in a jet.

2. What is on her leg?

A blanket is on her leg.

3. What will Meg let the dog do?

Meg will let the dog rest.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ flew above us.

Answer: jet

2. I can stand on one ___.

Answer: leg

3. ___ Kim join the game.

Answer: let

4. I make my ___ each morning.

Answer: bed

5. The pup may ___ for a treat.

Answer: beg

Page 5: words 41–50

Vocabulary page 5
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
41	men	nounshort e · CVC	kansa	The men carried the box.
42	met	verbshort e · CVC	kohdata	I met my teacher today.
43	net	nounshort e · CVC	1. kalastaa verkoilla 2. pyytää verkolla 3. pyydystää verkolla	The fish swam near the net.
44	peg	nounshort e · CVC	1. naula 2. tappi	Hang the bag on the peg.
45	pen	nounshort e · CVC	1. kynäillä 2. kynä 3. mustekynä	Write your name with a pen.
46	pet	nounshort e · CVC	1. silittää 2. lemmikkieläin 3. lemmikki	My pet likes to play.
47	red	adjectiveshort e · CVC	punainen	The bus is red.
48	set	verbshort e · CVC	1. asettaa 2. panna 3. pistää	Set the cup on the table.
49	ten	numbershort e · CVC	kymmenen	I have ten fingers.
50	vet	nounshort e · CVC	1. seuloa 2. tarkastaa 3. tutkia	The vet checked our dog.

Page 5 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ carried the box.

Answer: men

2. I ___ my teacher today.

Answer: met

3. The fish swam near the ___.

Answer: net

4. Hang the bag on the ___.

Answer: peg

5. Write your name with a ___.

Answer: pen

Page 6: words 51–60

Vocabulary page 6
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
51	web	nounshort e · CVC	verkko	A spider sat on its web.
52	wet	adjectiveshort e · CVC	1. kastella 2. märkä	My socks got wet.
53	yes	interjectionshort e · CVC	1. kyllä 2. joo 3. juu	I said yes to the invitation.
54	yet	adverbshort e · CVC	vielä	The bus is not here yet.
55	hem	nounshort e · CVC	1. päärmätä 2. paltata 3. palle	The hem of my skirt is neat.
56	led	verbshort e · CVC	1. LED 2. ledi	Our teacher led us to the library.
57	wed	verbshort e · CVC	1. avioitua 2. mennä naimisiin	The two bears wed at the end of the story.
58	bell	nounshort e · CVC	1. kello 2. tiuku	The school bell rang.
59	sell	verbshort e · CVC	myydä	They sell fruit at the market.
60	tell	verbshort e · CVC	1. sanoa 2. kertoa 3. käskeä	Tell me about your drawing.

Page 6 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. A spider sat on its ___.

Answer: web

2. My socks got ___.

Answer: wet

3. I said ___ to the invitation.

Answer: yes

4. The bus is not here ___.

Answer: yet

5. The ___ of my skirt is neat.

Answer: hem

Page 7: words 61–70

Vocabulary page 7
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
61	bib	nounshort i · CVC	1. ruokalappu 2. leukalappu	The baby wore a bib.
62	bid	nounshort i · CVC	1. tarjota 2. tarjous	Dad made a bid at the sale.
63	big	adjectiveshort i · CVC	1. iso 2. suuri	We saw a big tree.
64	bin	nounshort i · CVC	1. roskasäiliö 2. jäteastia 3. roskis	Put the paper in the bin.
65	bit	nounshort i · CVC	1. hetki 2. pala 3. palanen	I ate a bit of cheese.
66	did	verbshort i · CVC	tulla valmista	I did my homework.
67	dig	verbshort i · CVC	kaivaa	We dig with a small shovel.
68	dim	adjectiveshort i · CVC	himmeä	The light is dim.
69	dip	verbshort i · CVC	1. kastaa 2. dipata	Dip the brush in paint.
70	fig	nounshort i · CVC	viikuna	The fig was soft and sweet.

The Tiny Map

Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Tim did find a map in the bin. The room was dim, but he could see a bit of red ink. The map told him to dig near the old tree.

Finnish translation

Tim löysi todella kartan roskakorista. Huone oli hämärä, mutta hän näki hieman punaista mustetta. Kartta kehotti häntä kaivamaan vanhan puun läheltä.

Reading comprehension

1. Where did Tim find the map?

Tim found the map in the bin.

2. Why was the map hard to see?

The room was dim.

3. What did the map tell Tim to do?

It told Tim to dig near the old tree.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Put the paper in the ___.

Answer: bin

2. I ate a ___ of cheese.

Answer: bit

3. I ___ my homework.

Answer: did

4. We ___ with a small shovel.

Answer: dig

5. The light is ___.

Answer: dim

Page 8: words 71–80

Vocabulary page 8
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
71	fin	nounshort i · CVC	evä	The fish has a blue fin.
72	fit	verbshort i · CVC	sopia	These shoes fit me well.
73	fix	verbshort i · CVC	korjata	Can you fix the toy?
74	him	pronounshort i · CVC	1. häntä 2. hänelle 3. häneen	Please give the ball to him.
75	hip	nounshort i · CVC	1. lonkka 2. lanne	Put your hand on your hip.
76	hit	verbshort i · CVC	tulla	Hit the ball with the bat.
77	kid	nounshort i · CVC	1. kersa 2. skidi 3. nassikka	The kid drew a bright star.
78	lid	nounshort i · CVC	kansi	Put the lid on the jar.
79	lip	nounshort i · CVC	huuli	She bit her lower lip.
80	mix	verbshort i · CVC	1. miksata 2. koostaa 3. yhdistää	Mix the flour and water.

Page 8 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ the ball with the bat.

Answer: hit

2. The ___ drew a bright star.

Answer: kid

3. Put the ___ on the jar.

Answer: lid

4. She bit her lower ___.

Answer: lip

5. ___ the flour and water.

Answer: mix

Page 9: words 81–90

Vocabulary page 9
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
81	nip	verbshort i · CVC	1. näykkäisy 2. puristaa	The crab may nip a finger.
82	pig	nounshort i · CVC	1. sika 2. porsas	The pig rolled in mud.
83	pin	nounshort i · CVC	rahtu	Use a pin to hold the cloth.
84	pit	nounshort i · CVC	1. kuoppa 2. monttu	Do not step into the pit.
85	rib	nounshort i · CVC	kylkiluu	A rib protects the lungs.
86	rim	nounshort i · CVC	1. reuna 2. reunus 3. kehä	The ball hit the rim.
87	rip	verbshort i · CVC	1. repiä 2. repäistä	Do not rip the paper.
88	sip	nounshort i · CVC	siemaus	Take a sip of water.
89	sit	verbshort i · CVC	istua	Sit beside me.
90	wig	nounshort i · CVC	peruukki	The clown wore a purple wig.

Page 9 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ beside me.

Answer: sit

2. The clown wore a purple ___.

Answer: wig

3. The crab may ___ a finger.

Answer: nip

4. The ___ rolled in mud.

Answer: pig

5. Use a ___ to hold the cloth.

Answer: pin

Page 10: words 91–100

Vocabulary page 10
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
91	bog	nounshort o · CVC	1. suo 2. neva	Frogs live near the bog.
92	box	nounshort o · CVC	1. laatikko 2. rasia	The gift is in the box.
93	cob	nounshort o · CVC	urosjoutsen	Corn grows on a cob.
94	cod	nounshort o · CVC	turska	The cod swam in cold water.
95	cog	nounshort o · CVC	hammas	The small cog began to turn.
96	cot	nounshort o · CVC	1. lastensänky 2. vauvasänky 3. pinnasänky	The child slept on a cot.
97	dog	nounshort o · CVC	koira	The dog can run fast.
98	dot	nounshort o · CVC	1. piste 2. täplä 3. pilkku	Put a dot on the page.
99	fog	nounshort o · CVC	sumu	The fog hid the hill.
100	fox	nounshort o · CVC	kettu	The red fox ran away.

The Box by the Bog

Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

A box sits beside the bog. Inside it are a corn cob, a toy cod, and one small cog. Jo puts each odd thing back before the rain begins.

Finnish translation

Laatikko on suon vieressä. Sen sisällä on maissintähkä, leikkiturska ja yksi pieni hammasratas. Jo laittaa jokaisen oudon tavaran takaisin paikoilleen ennen kuin sade alkaa.

Reading comprehension

1. Where is the box?

The box is beside the bog.

2. What food is in the box?

A corn cob is in the box.

3. What machine part is in the box?

A small cog is in the box.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Frogs live near the ___.

Answer: bog

2. The gift is in the ___.

Answer: box

3. Corn grows on a ___.

Answer: cob

4. The ___ swam in cold water.

Answer: cod

5. The small ___ began to turn.

Answer: cog

Page 11: words 101–110

Vocabulary page 11
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
101	got	verbshort o · CVC	saada	I got a new book.
102	hog	nounshort o · CVC	harrikka	The hog ate from the trough.
103	hop	verbshort o · CVC	1. hyppäys 2. hyppy 3. hyppiä	Hop over the line.
104	hot	adjectiveshort o · CVC	kuuma	The soup is hot.
105	job	nounshort o · CVC	1. jobata 2. työ	Her job is to teach.
106	jog	verbshort o · CVC	1. hölkätä 2. jolkuttaa	We jog around the field.
107	log	nounshort o · CVC	1. hakata 2. kaataa puita 3. tukki	A frog sat on the log.
108	lot	nounshort o · CVC	joukko	We had a lot of fun.
109	mob	nounshort o · CVC	1. lauma 2. väkijoukko	A noisy mob moved down the street.
110	mop	nounshort o · CVC	moppi	Use the mop on the wet floor.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ ate from the trough.

Answer: hog

2. ___ over the line.

Answer: hop

3. The soup is ___.

Answer: hot

4. Her ___ is to teach.

Answer: job

5. We ___ around the field.

Answer: jog

Page 12: words 111–120

Vocabulary page 12
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
111	nod	verbshort o · CVC	1. nyökätä 2. nyökäyttää 3. nyökyttää	Nod if you understand.
112	not	adverbshort o · CVC	ei	This cup is not mine.
113	pop	verbshort o · CVC	poksahtaa	The bubble may pop.
114	pot	nounshort o · CVC	1. pata 2. kattila 3. ruukku	The soup is in the pot.
115	rob	verbshort o · CVC	ryöstää	It is wrong to rob anyone.
116	rod	nounshort o · CVC	1. tanko 2. vitsa	The curtain hangs from a rod.
117	rot	verbshort o · CVC	1. maatua 2. pilaantua 3. lahota	Old fruit can rot.
118	sob	verbshort o · CVC	1. nyyhkäys 2. nyyhkytys	The hurt child began to sob.
119	top	nounshort o · CVC	1. huippu 2. latva 3. nuppi	The bird sat on top.
120	mom	nounshort o · CVC	äiti	My mom gives warm hugs.

Page 12 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The soup is in the ___.

Answer: pot

2. It is wrong to ___ anyone.

Answer: rob

3. The curtain hangs from a ___.

Answer: rod

4. Old fruit can ___.

Answer: rot

5. The hurt child began to ___.

Answer: sob

Page 13: words 121–130

Vocabulary page 13
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
121	bud	nounshort u · CVC	kuroutuma	A flower grew from the bud.
122	bug	nounshort u · CVC	lude	A tiny bug crawled by.
123	bun	nounshort u · CVC	pulla	The burger is in a bun.
124	bus	nounshort u · CVC	1. linja-auto 2. bussi 3. dösä	We ride the bus to school.
125	but	conjunctionshort u · CVC	1. mutta 2. vaan	I tried but I slipped.
126	cub	nounshort u · CVC	pentu	The bear cub followed its mother.
127	cup	nounshort u · CVC	1. kuppi 2. kuppaussarvi	Fill the cup with milk.
128	cut	verbshort u · CVC	1. leikata 2. nostaa	Cut the paper carefully.
129	dug	verbshort u · CVC	nisä	The dog dug in the yard.
130	fun	nounshort u · CVC	1. hauska 2. kiva 3. hauskuus	The game was fun.

Fun in the Sand

Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Kim dug a small hole in the sand. She put a flower bud beside it and filled a cup with water. It was fun to build a garden, but she did not cut the new plant.

Finnish translation

Kim kaivoi pienen kuopan hiekkaan. Hän laittoi viereen kukannupun ja täytti kupin vedellä. Puutarhan tekeminen oli hauskaa, mutta hän ei leikannut uutta kasvia.

Reading comprehension

1. What did Kim dig?

Kim dug a small hole.

2. What did she put beside it?

She put a flower bud beside it.

3. Why did she use a cup?

She used a cup to carry water.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Fill the ___ with milk.

Answer: cup

2. ___ the paper carefully.

Answer: cut

3. The dog ___ in the yard.

Answer: dug

4. The game was ___.

Answer: fun

5. A flower grew from the ___.

Answer: bud

Page 14: words 131–140

Vocabulary page 14
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
131	gum	nounshort u · CVC	ikenet	Do not swallow your gum.
132	hug	verbshort u · CVC	painautua yhteen	I hug my mom before school.
133	hum	verbshort u · CVC	1. hymistä 2. hyristä 3. hyräillä	Hum the tune with me.
134	hut	nounshort u · CVC	vaja	The hikers rested in a hut.
135	jug	nounshort u · CVC	kannu	The jug is full of water.
136	mud	nounshort u · CVC	1. muta 2. kura 3. lieju	The pig played in the mud.
137	mug	nounshort u · CVC	muki	My cocoa is in a mug.
138	nun	nounshort u · CVC	nunna	The nun cared for the children.
139	nut	nounshort u · CVC	pähkinä	The squirrel found a nut.
140	pup	nounshort u · CVC	pentu	The pup chased its tail.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The squirrel found a ___.

Answer: nut

2. The ___ chased its tail.

Answer: pup

3. Do not swallow your ___.

Answer: gum

4. I ___ my mom before school.

Answer: hug

5. ___ the tune with me.

Answer: hum

Page 15: words 141–150

Vocabulary page 15
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
141	rub	verbshort u · CVC	1. hieroa 2. hinkata	Rub your cold hands together.
142	rug	nounshort u · CVC	1. viltti 2. huopa	The rug feels soft.
143	run	verbshort u · CVC	1. juosta 2. rientää 3. rynnätä	Run to the tree.
144	rut	nounshort u · CVC	1. uurre 2. ura 3. ajoura	The wagon wheel made a rut in the mud.
145	sub	nounshort u · CVC	1. sukellusvene 2. suklari	The yellow sub moved under the sea.
146	sum	nounshort u · CVC	summa	The sum of two and three is five.
147	sun	nounshort u · CVC	aurinko	The sun is bright today.
148	tub	nounshort u · CVC	1. saavi 2. soikko 3. saavillinen	The duck toy floats in the tub.
149	tug	verbshort u · CVC	1. nykäys 2. nykäisy 3. kiskoa	Tug the rope gently.
150	yum	interjectionshort u · CVC	nam	“Yum!” said Mia after one bite.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ your cold hands together.

Answer: rub

2. The ___ feels soft.

Answer: rug

3. ___ to the tree.

Answer: run

4. The wagon wheel made a ___ in the mud.

Answer: rut

5. The yellow ___ moved under the sea.

Answer: sub

Page 16: words 151–160

Vocabulary page 16
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
151	and	conjunctionshort vowel · final blend	1. ja 2. sekä 3. ynnä	We packed apples and pears.
152	band	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. soittokunta 2. yhtye 3. bändi	The band played a song.
153	bend	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. mutka 2. kaarre	Bend your knees.
154	best	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	paras	This is my best drawing.
155	bump	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. tönäistä 2. törmätä	Do not bump your head.
156	camp	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. telttailla 2. leiri	We slept at camp.
157	fast	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	1. nopeasti 2. pikaisesti 3. nopea	The rabbit is fast.
158	hand	nounshort vowel · final blend	käsi	Raise your hand.
159	help	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. auttaa 2. opastaa	Please help me tie this.
160	jump	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. hätkähtää 2. sätkiä 3. hypätä	Jump over the puddle.

The Camp Band

Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

At camp, a band plays near the lake. Ben must bend to pick up his drum after it hits a bump. He smiles because playing music with friends is the best part of the day.

Finnish translation

Leirillä yhtye soittaa järven lähellä. Benin täytyy kumartua nostamaan rumpunsa, kun se osuu töyssyyn. Hän hymyilee, koska musiikin soittaminen ystävien kanssa on päivän paras osa.

Reading comprehension

1. Where does the band play?

The band plays at camp near the lake.

2. Why does Ben bend down?

Ben bends down to pick up his drum.

3. What is the best part of his day?

Playing music with friends is the best part.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The ___ played a song.

Answer: band

2. ___ your knees.

Answer: bend

3. This is my ___ drawing.

Answer: best

4. Do not ___ your head.

Answer: bump

5. We slept at ___.

Answer: camp

Page 17: words 161–170

Vocabulary page 17
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
161	lamp	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. valaisin 2. lamppu	Turn on the lamp.
162	left	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. vasen 2. vasen puoli	The school is on the left.
163	lift	verbshort vowel · final blend	1. nostaa 2. nousta	Lift the light box.
164	lost	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	1. eksynyt 2. eksyksissä	I found my lost mitten.
165	milk	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. lypsää 2. maito	I drink milk with breakfast.
166	must	verbshort vowel · final blend	täytyä	You must wear a seat belt.
167	nest	nounshort vowel · final blend	pesä	The eggs are in the nest.
168	pond	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. lampi 2. allas	Ducks swam in the pond.
169	sand	nounshort vowel · final blend	hiekanjyvä	We built a castle from sand.
170	send	verbshort vowel · final blend	lähettää	Send the letter today.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. I drink ___ with breakfast.

Answer: milk

2. You ___ wear a seat belt.

Answer: must

3. The eggs are in the ___.

Answer: nest

4. Ducks swam in the ___.

Answer: pond

5. We built a castle from ___.

Answer: sand

Page 18: words 171–180

Vocabulary page 18
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
171	soft	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	pehmeä	The blanket feels soft.
172	tent	nounshort vowel · final blend	teltta	We slept in a tent.
173	wind	nounshort vowel · final blend	tuuli	The wind moved the leaves.
174	gift	nounshort vowel · final blend	lahja	I made a gift for Mom.
175	pink	adjectiveshort vowel · final blend	1. vaaleanpunainen 2. pinkki 3. roosa	Her shoes are pink.
176	ring	nounshort vowel · final blend	rengas	The silver ring has a blue stone.
177	bank	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. penkka 2. törmä 3. äyräs	We sat on the river bank.
178	mask	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. naamari 2. naamio 3. maski	The actor wore a mask.
179	desk	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. työpöytä 2. kirjoituspöytä	My pencil is on the desk.
180	dust	nounshort vowel · final blend	1. pöly 2. tomu	Wipe the dust from the shelf.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. We sat on the river ___.

Answer: bank

2. The actor wore a ___.

Answer: mask

3. My pencil is on the ___.

Answer: desk

4. Wipe the ___ from the shelf.

Answer: dust

5. The blanket feels ___.

Answer: soft

Page 19: words 181–190

Vocabulary page 19
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
181	black	adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel	musta	The cat has black fur.
182	clap	verbinitial blend · short vowel	taputtaa	Clap for the singers.
183	class	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. luokka 2. vuosikurssi	Our class reads every day.
184	flag	nouninitial blend · short vowel	lippu	The flag moved in the wind.
185	flat	adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel	1. tasanko 2. tasanne 3. tyhjä	Lay the paper flat.
186	glad	adjectiveinitial blend · short vowel	onnellinen	I am glad you came.
187	plan	nouninitial blend · short vowel	suunnitelma	We made a plan for the day.
188	plant	nouninitial blend · short vowel	istuttaa	Water the plant.
189	snap	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. napsahdus 2. napsaus 3. napsautus	Snap the blocks together.
190	trap	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. ansa 2. loukku 3. sadin	The mouse avoided the trap.

The Black Flag

Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

The class makes a black flag for a play. A string trap keeps catching on the pole, so Mia fixes it. Everyone begins to clap when the flag rises.

Finnish translation

Luokka tekee mustan lipun näytelmää varten. Naruloukku takertuu jatkuvasti tankoon, joten Mia korjaa sen. Kaikki alkavat taputtaa, kun lippu nousee.

Reading comprehension

1. What color is the flag?

The flag is black.

2. What catches on the pole?

A string trap catches on the pole.

3. Why does everyone clap?

Everyone claps because the flag rises.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The mouse avoided the ___.

Answer: trap

2. The cat has ___ fur.

Answer: black

3. ___ for the singers.

Answer: clap

4. Our ___ reads every day.

Answer: class

5. The ___ moved in the wind.

Answer: flag

Page 20: words 191–200

Vocabulary page 20
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
191	brick	nouninitial blend · short vowel	tiili	The wall is made of brick.
192	clip	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. nipistin 2. klipsi	Use a clip for the papers.
193	drip	verbinitial blend · short vowel	pisaroida	Water can drip from the tap.
194	frog	nouninitial blend · short vowel	sammakko	The frog jumped into the pond.
195	grin	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. virnistää 2. virnistellä 3. virnuilla	His grin showed his joy.
196	skip	verbinitial blend · short vowel	hyppiä vuorotellen kummallakin jalalla	Skip across the playground.
197	spin	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. pyöriä 2. kieppua 3. pyörittää	The wheel can spin.
198	swim	verbinitial blend · short vowel	uida	We swim in the pool.
199	stop	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. stop 2. lopettaa 3. pysäyttää	Stop at the red light.
200	drum	nouninitial blend · short vowel	rumpu	Tap the drum softly.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The wall is made of ___.

Answer: brick

2. Use a ___ for the papers.

Answer: clip

3. Water can ___ from the tap.

Answer: drip

4. The ___ jumped into the pond.

Answer: frog

5. His ___ showed his joy.

Answer: grin

Page 21: words 201–210

Vocabulary page 21
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
201	drop	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. tiputtaa 2. pisaroida 3. ripottaa	A drop of rain hit my nose.
202	plum	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. luumu 2. luumupuu	The plum tasted sweet.
203	plug	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. pistoke 2. pistotulppa 3. töpseli	Put the plug in safely with an adult.
204	crab	nouninitial blend · short vowel	1. taskurapu 2. rapu	The crab walked sideways.
205	grab	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. pidättää 2. vangita	Grab your coat.
206	drag	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. raahata 2. kiskoa 3. vetää	Do not drag your bag.
207	sled	nouninitial blend · short vowel	kelkka	The red sled went down the hill.
208	slip	verbinitial blend · short vowel	1. langeta 2. lipsahtaa 3. lipsua	Be careful not to slip on the ice.
209	twin	nouninitial blend · short vowel	kaksonen	Her twin has the same smile.
210	step	nouninitial blend · short vowel	askel	Take one step forward.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Put the ___ in safely with an adult.

Answer: plug

2. The ___ walked sideways.

Answer: crab

3. ___ your coat.

Answer: grab

4. Do not ___ your bag.

Answer: drag

5. The red ___ went down the hill.

Answer: sled

Page 22: words 211–220

Vocabulary page 22
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
211	bath	noundigraph · short vowel	1. kylvettää 2. kylpy	The baby had a warm bath.
212	cash	noundigraph · short vowel	1. käteinen 2. käteisraha 3. cash	Dad paid with cash.
213	chat	noundigraph · short vowel	1. puhella 2. keskustelu	We had a chat after class.
214	chin	noundigraph · short vowel	1. leuka 2. alaleuka	Touch your chin.
215	chip	noundigraph · short vowel	1. siru 2. lastu	A chip fell from the rock.
216	fish	noundigraph · short vowel	kala	The fish has shiny scales.
217	shop	noundigraph · short vowel	1. verstas 2. paja 3. työpaja	We went to the toy shop.
218	shut	verbdigraph · short vowel	sulkea	Shut the door gently.
219	thin	adjectivedigraph · short vowel	1. ohut 2. hieno	The paper is thin.
220	this	pronoundigraph · short vowel	1. tämä 2. tää	This is my seat.

A Fish at the Shop

Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Lee goes to the shop for a fish tank. A thin chip of wood blocks the door, so it will not shut. Lee moves the chip and carries the tank home.

Finnish translation

Lee menee kauppaan ostamaan akvaariota. Ohut puunsäle estää oven sulkeutumisen. Lee siirtää säleen pois ja kantaa akvaarion kotiin.

Reading comprehension

1. Why does Lee visit the shop?

Lee visits the shop for a fish tank.

2. What blocks the door?

A thin chip of wood blocks the door.

3. What does Lee do with the chip?

Lee moves the chip.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. A ___ fell from the rock.

Answer: chip

2. The ___ has shiny scales.

Answer: fish

3. We went to the toy ___.

Answer: shop

4. ___ the door gently.

Answer: shut

5. The paper is ___.

Answer: thin

Page 23: words 221–230

Vocabulary page 23
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
221	that	pronoundigraph · short vowel	1. tuo 2. se	That is my blue bag.
222	then	adverbdigraph · short vowel	1. se 2. silloin 3. sitten	Wash your hands then eat.
223	when	adverbdigraph · short vowel	1. milloin 2. mistä lähtien 3. koska	When will the bus come?
224	whip	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. vatkata 2. vispata	Whip the cream with an adult.
225	wish	verbdigraph · short vowel	toivoa	Make a wish.
226	rich	adjectivedigraph · short vowel	1. rikas 2. äveriäs	The garden has rich, dark soil.
227	much	determinerdigraph · short vowel	paljon	We do not need much water.
228	such	determinerdigraph · short vowel	1. niin 2. näin 3. noin	It was such a fun day.
229	duck	noundigraph · short vowel	1. ankka 2. sorsa	The duck swam with her chicks.
230	kick	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. potkaista 2. potkia	Kick the ball to me.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. It was ___ a fun day.

Answer: such

2. The ___ swam with her chicks.

Answer: duck

3. ___ the ball to me.

Answer: kick

4. ___ is my blue bag.

Answer: that

5. Wash your hands ___ eat.

Answer: then

Page 24: words 231–240

Vocabulary page 24
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
231	rock	noundigraph · short vowel	1. kivi 2. kallio	I found a smooth rock.
232	sock	noundigraph · short vowel	sukka	I lost one sock.
233	neck	noundigraph · short vowel	kaula	The scarf keeps my neck warm.
234	back	noundigraph · short vowel	1. selkä 2. takaosa 3. perä	The backpack rests on my back.
235	pack	verbdigraph · short vowel	pakata	We pack lunch for the trip.
236	check	verbdigraph · short vowel	1. avata 2. löysätä	Check your work before you finish.
237	shell	noundigraph · short vowel	1. munankuori 2. kuori	I found a shell on the beach.
238	brush	verbdigraph · short vowel	harjata	Brush your teeth twice a day.
239	lunch	noundigraph · short vowel	lounas	We ate lunch at noon.
240	branch	noundigraph · short vowel	1. oksa 2. varpu 3. vitsa	A bird sat on the branch.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. A bird sat on the ___.

Answer: branch

2. I found a smooth ___.

Answer: rock

3. I lost one ___.

Answer: sock

4. The scarf keeps my ___ warm.

Answer: neck

5. The backpack rests on my ___.

Answer: back

Page 25: words 241–250

Vocabulary page 25
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
241	blend	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	sekoittua	Blend the fruit and milk.
242	block	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. asuinkerrostalo 2. pölkky	Put the block on the tower.
243	clock	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	kello	The clock says nine.
244	crust	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. pohja 2. pizzapohja 3. kuori	I ate the pizza crust.
245	stamp	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. leimamerkki 2. koristemerkki 3. sinetti	Put a stamp on the letter.
246	stand	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. nousta 2. nousta ylös 3. nousta [[seisoa	Please stand in a line.
247	track	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. jälki 2. jalanjälki	We followed the animal track.
248	trust	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. luottaa 2. uskoa	I trust my teacher.
249	grand	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. mahtava 2. suuri	The grand castle had ten towers.
250	grass	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. heinä 2. ruoho	The grass is wet.

The Clock Tower

Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Nia visits the clock tower on her block. She eats the crust of her sandwich while she watches the hands move. At the gift desk, she buys a stamp with colors that blend into the sunset.

Finnish translation

Nia käy korttelinsa kellotornissa. Hän syö voileipänsä kuorta katsellessaan, kuinka viisarit liikkuvat. Lahjatiskiltä hän ostaa postimerkin, jonka värit sulautuvat auringonlaskuun.

Reading comprehension

1. What tower does Nia visit?

Nia visits the clock tower.

2. What part of the sandwich does she eat?

She eats the crust.

3. What does she buy?

She buys a stamp.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ the fruit and milk.

Answer: blend

2. Put the ___ on the tower.

Answer: block

3. The ___ says nine.

Answer: clock

4. I ate the pizza ___.

Answer: crust

5. Put a ___ on the letter.

Answer: stamp

Page 26: words 251–260

Vocabulary page 26
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
251	fresh	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	tuore	The bread is fresh.
252	chest	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	rinta	The medal hung on his chest.
253	smell	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. haistaa 2. haista	Smell the fresh flower.
254	spell	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. tavata 2. kirjoittaa	Can you spell cat?
255	snack	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	välipala	I ate an apple for a snack.
256	stack	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. pino 2. keko 3. kasa	Make a stack of blocks.
257	stuck	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	jumissa	The wheel is stuck in mud.
258	truck	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. kuorma-auto 2. rekka 3. rekka-auto	The truck carried sand.
259	cluck	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. kotkotus 2. kotkottaa	We heard the hen cluck.
260	crack	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	halkeama	There is a crack in the old cup.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ the fresh flower.

Answer: smell

2. Can you ___ cat?

Answer: spell

3. I ate an apple for a ___.

Answer: snack

4. Make a ___ of blocks.

Answer: stack

5. The wheel is ___ in mud.

Answer: stuck

Page 27: words 261–270

Vocabulary page 27
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
261	dress	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. leninki 2. puku 3. mekko	Her blue dress has two pockets.
262	press	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. painaa 2. puristaa	Press the button once.
263	cross	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. ylittää 2. mennä yli 3. mennä poikki	We cross the road with an adult.
264	frost	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. pakkanen 2. halla	White frost covered the grass.
265	print	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	tekstata	Print your name on the line.
266	crisp	adjectiveshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. rapeuttaa 2. terävä	The apple is crisp and sweet.
267	grasp	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. tarttua 2. puristaa	Grasp the rail with both hands.
268	swing	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. keinuttaa 2. heiluttaa 3. keinu	I took a turn on the swing.
269	twist	verbshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. käänne 2. kiertää 3. vääntää	Twist the lid to open the jar.
270	blast	nounshort vowel · consonant cluster	1. töräys 2. törähdys 3. pärähdys	A loud blast came from the horn.

Page 27 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. The apple is ___ and sweet.

Answer: crisp

2. ___ the rail with both hands.

Answer: grasp

3. I took a turn on the ___.

Answer: swing

4. ___ the lid to open the jar.

Answer: twist

5. A loud ___ came from the horn.

Answer: blast

Page 28: words 271–280

Vocabulary page 28
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
271	bake	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. kuivata [[lämpö 2. leipoa 3. paistaa	We bake bread on Saturday.
272	cake	nounsilent e · long vowel	kakku	The cake has pink frosting.
273	game	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. pelata 2. pelailla 3. peli	We played a matching game.
274	lake	nounsilent e · long vowel	järvi	Ducks swam across the lake.
275	make	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. tehdä 2. luoda	We make a kite from paper.
276	name	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. nimi 2. nimitys	Write your name at the top.
277	same	adjectivesilent e · long vowel	sama	We chose the same color.
278	tape	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. nauha 2. teippi	Use tape to fix the torn page.
279	wave	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. vilkuttaa 2. heiluttaa	Wave goodbye to the bus driver.
280	bike	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. polkupyörä 2. pyörä 3. fillari	I wear a helmet on my bike.

Cake by the Lake

Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.

English reading

Zoe rides her bike to the lake. She gives a wave to Dad, who has come to bake a cake. They use tape to hold a paper tablecloth while the wind blows.

Finnish translation

Zoe pyöräilee järvelle. Hän vilkuttaa isälle, joka on tullut leipomaan kakkua. He käyttävät teippiä pitääkseen paperisen pöytäliinan paikoillaan, kun tuuli puhaltaa.

Reading comprehension

1. How does Zoe reach the lake?

Zoe rides her bike to the lake.

2. What will Dad bake?

Dad will bake a cake.

3. Why do they use tape?

They use tape to hold the tablecloth.

Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. Use ___ to fix the torn page.

Answer: tape

2. ___ goodbye to the bus driver.

Answer: wave

3. I wear a helmet on my ___.

Answer: bike

4. We ___ bread on Saturday.

Answer: bake

5. The ___ has pink frosting.

Answer: cake

Page 29: words 281–290

Vocabulary page 29
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
281	five	numbersilent e · long vowel	viisi	Five ducks walked to the pond.
282	hide	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. piiloutua 2. kätkeytyä 3. olla piilossa	The rabbit can hide behind the log.
283	hike	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. patikkaretki 2. vaellus	Our family took a hike in the hills.
284	kite	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. lennättää [[leija 2. leija	The kite rose above the trees.
285	like	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. pitää 2. tykätä 3. nauttia	I like the song we learned.
286	line	nounsilent e · long vowel	mittanauha	Draw a straight line under the word.
287	mine	pronounsilent e · long vowel	1. minun 2. mun	The blue cup is mine.
288	ride	verbsilent e · long vowel	1. ratsastaa 2. ajaa	We ride the bus to school.
289	time	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. aika 2. kellonaika 3. kello	It is time to clean up.
290	home	nounsilent e · long vowel	koti	We walked home after school.

Page 29 vocabulary review

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. ___ ducks walked to the pond.

Answer: five

2. The rabbit can ___ behind the log.

Answer: hide

3. Our family took a ___ in the hills.

Answer: hike

4. The ___ rose above the trees.

Answer: kite

5. I ___ the song we learned.

Answer: like

Page 30: words 291–300

Vocabulary page 30
#	Word	Pattern / part of speech	Meaning	Sample sentence
291	hope	verbsilent e · long vowel	toivoa	I hope the rain stops soon.
292	note	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. viesti 2. nuotti	Dad left a note on the table.
293	nose	nounsilent e · long vowel	nenä	The puppy has a wet nose.
294	rope	nounsilent e · long vowel	köysi	Hold the rope with both hands.
295	rose	nounsilent e · long vowel	ruusu	A red rose grew by the gate.
296	cube	nounsilent e · long vowel	kuutio	The ice cube melted in the cup.
297	cute	adjectivesilent e · long vowel	1. söpö 2. suloinen 3. lutunen	The cute pup chased its tail.
298	mule	nounsilent e · long vowel	muuli	The mule carried a light pack.
299	tube	nounsilent e · long vowel	1. putki 2. tuubi	The paint comes in a small tube.
300	use	verbsilent e · long vowel	olla tapana	Use a ruler to draw the line.

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Cloze vocabulary quiz

1. I ___ the rain stops soon.

Answer: hope

2. Dad left a ___ on the table.

Answer: note

3. The puppy has a wet ___.

Answer: nose

4. Hold the ___ with both hands.

Answer: rope

5. A red ___ grew by the gate.

Answer: rose

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