Shila the Squirrel

Build phonics awareness and reading comprehension with this SH digraph reading worksheet. Students read the engaging story Shila the Squirrel, underline every sh digraph they find, and then answer comprehension questions focused on characters, events, and key details.

Key Learning Objectives
• Skill Focus: Identifying the sh digraph in connected narrative text
• Critical Thinking Benefit: Strengthens recall, interpretation, and attention to detail
• Curriculum Tie-In: Supports digraph identification, vocabulary development, and text analysis
• Application Type: Story-based phonics hunt paired with comprehension questions

Teacher & Parent Features
• Reinforces sh digraph recognition through natural repetition
• Builds decoding fluency and phonics confidence
• Encourages close reading and careful text analysis
• Strengthens understanding of narrative structure and key details
• Supports vocabulary growth in meaningful context
• Ideal for literacy centers, small groups, guided reading, or independent practice

This printable SH digraph worksheet helps students connect phonics skills with comprehension by identifying target sounds within an engaging story while demonstrating understanding of the text.

This worksheet is part of our Sh Blends Worksheets collection.