The Wiggle Worm Warriors and the Big Dig #1

The Wiggle Worm Warrior Series: Book 1

The Wiggle Worm Warriors and the Big Dig

Phonetic focus: Short /i/ sound

Words- wig, big, dig

Characters-

Wally the brave leader

Izzy the sidekick.

Setting- A sunny garden with tunnels to explore.

Dig into adventure and early reading skills with this CVC decodable reader created by a military mom and educator!
Wiggle Worm Warriors and the Big Dig follows two determined little wiggle worms who work hard, stay curious, and celebrate small wins—just like the resilient kids in military families who adapt, explore, and thrive wherever life takes them.

This early reader focuses on:
✔ Short vowel sounds
✔ Simple CVC words
✔ Predictable, decodable text
✔ Building stamina, grit, and confidence

What’s Included:
• A fully decodable story featuring Wally and Izzy the Wiggle Worms
• Beginner-friendly sentences designed for early readers
• Parent/Teacher notes for phonics guidance
• Extension activities (rhyming, drawing, word building, exploring nature)

Skills Covered:

• CVC decoding

• Short vowel fluency

• Early comprehension

• Growth mindset & perseverance

• SEL themes of determination, teamwork, and problem-solving

Perfect for:
• TK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade
• Reading groups
• Home-school families
• Military-connected students
• Independent reading practice
• Social-emotional learning lessons

Celebrate grit, curiosity, and the “can-do” spirit that military kids live every day. Help your young readers wiggle, dig, and grow their reading confidence—one simple sentence at a time!