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50 Printable Decodable Books for Kindergarten
Today I want to dive into one of my favorite topics: decodable books for kindergarten.
When my students first encounter decodable books, their eyes light up.
Why?
Because they can actually read them!
If you’re looking to help your beginning readers, you’ve come to the right place!
Let’s chat all about the huge benefits of using decodable books in your classroom and if you scroll to the bottom, there is even a link for a FREE decodable short a reader to try!
What are Decodable Books for Kindergarten?
First, let’s chat about exactly what decodable readers are. Decodable books are a game-changer in early literacy. They are specially designed texts that align with the phonics skills that we teach in kindergarten.
These books allow students to apply their knowledge of letter sounds, short vowel sounds and high frequency words, making reading both accessible and confidence-boosting for them!
These books use basic phonics and common sight words, so our little ones can use what we’ve taught them to actually read sentences.
It’s amazing to see this happen, and it’s one of my favorite parts of teaching littles for sure!
Phonics Instruction for Kindergarten Students
I truly believe that phonics knowledge is the cornerstone of reading success in kindergarten. When we teach phonics explicitly and systematically, we give our students the tools that they need to decode words.
Decodable books and decodable passages are a natural extension of this instruction.
In my kindergarten classroom, I always incorporated phonics into our daily routine.
We played phonics games, engaged in hands-on literacy centers and of course used decodable books.
These activities all reinforce the letter-sound relationships and make learning to read fun!
The BEST Decodable Texts for Kindergarten
If you are looking for the perfect decodable readers, check out the CVC Decodable Readers Bundle for Kindergarten.
This series of 50 decodable readers are Science of Reading aligned and perfect for kindergartners or first graders. This bundle has lots of fun and beautifully illustrated books that cover all of the important phonics patterns such as:
These decodable books are perfect for both small group instruction and early intervention. They are perfect for helping your students practice CVC decodable words with short vowels and high-frequency words.
In addition to the story in these early readers, there is also a decodable passage for each, comprehension questions page and a listen and write page.
How to Use Decodable Books with Young Readers in Your Classroom
First, incorporate these readers into small group instruction by using them within skill-targeted reading groups. This allows students to practice reading decodable texts in a focused setting.
Additionally, these decodable readers are perfect for intervention sessions, providing essential practice for students working on decoding short vowel CVC words. They are versatile and easy to implement across various educational settings.
Finally you could consider sending these decodable readers home with students for extra practice and reinforcement to ensure that their learning continues there!
Try a FREE Short A Decodable Reader
Want to try a free sample of a decodable reader in your kindergarten or first grade classroom?
In conclusion, decodable books for kindergarten are a powerful tool for building early literacy skills and boosting students’ confidence as they learn to read. By using these books consistently and thoughtfully in your classroom, you’re helping your students strengthen their phonics knowledge and develop crucial decoding skills. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to enhance your existing routine, incorporating decodable books into your literacy instruction is a proven way to set your students up for reading success!
