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List: Decodables and Books that Build Decoding Skills
Dogs are good pets
"Are dogs good pets? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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Cats are good pets
"Are cats good pets? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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On the red bus
"Meet the passengers on the red bus. Uh-oh! The bus hits a big bump. Will everything be okay? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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Fun in the van
"Let's go on a fun adventure in the van! Where should we go? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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What can Bella see?
"Bella is a cat. She likes to sit on the step. What does she see? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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Jack likes baseball
"Jack likes to play baseball and his team has a game. Will they win? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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Linn shops for pug
"Linn shops for her dog Pug. What does she buy? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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The pals play basketball
"Emma, Dot, and Kim are pals. They like to play basketball and have a game today. Will they win? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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Nick and Tom
"Nick has a dog named Tom. Nick and Tom like to help out. How do they help? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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Snacks for all
"Everyone grabs a yummy snack to sit and chat. What do they chat about? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text"--
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Kick the ball
"Meg can kick the ball. Sam cannot. How will Meg help? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides"--
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Blends & digraphs
12 early readers that reinforce key phonics concepts. Set the stage for literacy success with these humorous, highly decodable stories! Inside this bound set, you'll find 12 books that provide targeted practice with key blends and digraphs.
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Short vowels
12 early readers that reinforce key phonics concepts. Set the stage for literacy success with these humorous, highly decodable stories! Inside this bound set, you'll find 12 books that provide targeted practice with simple short-vowel words.
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Bob books. Set 5, Long vowels
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Bob books. Set 1, Beginning readers
The books are organized in presentation of short vowels and single consonants. Introduces the alphabet (except Q) with very basic three-letter words and short vowels.
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Bob books. Set 3, Word families
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Rhyming words
A set of ten readers which teach children rhyming words.
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Bob books. Set 1, Beginning readers
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Bob books. Set 4, Complex words
A set of eight readers which teach children more complex words with new blends, more sight words, and longer compound words to advance readers' skills, while sound repetition keeps reading easy.
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Bob books. Set 2, Advancing beginners
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Animal stories
This set contains 12 easy-to-read and humorous books, all featuring silly animal characters. With one- and two-syllable words and short vowels, these books are confidence builders, especially for kids in kindergarten.
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More beginning readers
This set is perfect for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers and need more practice before moving on. Twelve humorous stories feature the beloved classic Bob Books characters and introduce some new friends, too! Short vowels and three-letter words in simple sentences make Bob Books More Beginning Readers a fun confidence builder. Katie Kath's simple but silly illustrations add a tickle to the words, keeping kids smiling as they read. Inside the [book] you'll find: 12 easy-to-read, humorous books, 12 pages each. A parent card with tips for helping your child learn to read. Your child will soon be joining the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"
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First stories
"In Bob Books First stories you will find twelve easy-to-read and humorous books. Perfect for emerging readers, this set including kid-approved stories that progress gently through graded reading levels A, B, and C. With one-syllable words and short vowels, Bob Books First stories is a fun confidence builder, especially for kids in Kindergarten"--Publisher's description.
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My first Bob books : pre-reading skills : basic literacy concepts in engaging read-aloud stories
Presents a collection of stories that introduce important skills and prepare children to read.
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Clumpety Bump
"Wally Wobblebottom likes to bring gifts to his friends. But his horse, Clumpety Bump, is not always helpful"--
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Peck, hen, peck! & Ben's pet
"Tom has a hen in his backpack. What will happen next? Ben has a new pet, but what is it?"--Back cover.
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Ned in bed & fun at the park
"Ned is in bed, but some animals want to be in bed too! It is lots of fun to go up and down at the park!"--Back cover.
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A box of socks
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Chick-a-boo!
"Hen is worried because she cannot find Chick anywhere. He is playing chick-a-boo with all the other farm animals. Adorable illustrations and leveled text help young readers play too!"
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Run, Bean, run!
"Little Bean has to save himself from being cooked by running away and hiding in the garden"--
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A scarf and a half
Granny Mutton loves to knit, but her grandson Little Lionel is not impressed by his overly long scarf. Luckily Lionel's friends find lots of fun things they can do with a scarf and a half!
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Not without my whale
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Cool duck & lots of hats
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Kung fu kid
"Stu likes to help people by using his karate skills to chop things. But sometimes, he chops the wrong things. Readers will admire this fun story with leveled text"--
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Bad dog ; & No, Nell, no!
Bad Dog wants to sit somewhere, but he is muddy! Nell goes on a picnic, but she wants to eat other things!
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Dog in a dress & Run, Tom, run!
Animals are wearing clothes and Tom is running in a race.
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Who will win the cup?
"The elephants and rhinos compete in the soccer cup. With fun, colorful illustrations and carefully leveled text, young readers can find out who takes home the trophy"--
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Izzy! Wizzy!
Izzy can do magic! There are lots of things that she wants, but her spells don't alwayts go as planned.
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Look out! ; & Dot and Dan's trip
"Dot and Dan are two mice trying to get some cheese. Will they get it? Then the pair go on a trip. Will there be cheese on their trip?"--
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Mine, mine, mine said the porcupine
"One day, a porcupine comes to stay, but he is very rude and doesn't want to share anything with Sam!"--
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Yuck! said the yak
Alfie does not seem too worried when a yak appears at his house on a bicycle, but when the yak says Yuck! to everything that Alfie offers him, Alfie thinks he's very rude! This charmingly illustrated story about a picky Yak helps young children learn to read with carefully leveled text.
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Bibble and the bubbles
The story of Bobby and his friend Bibble the alien, who loves bubbles!
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Can I have my ball back?
What will the inventor do when the children keep sending balls into his yard, interrupting his work?
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Buzz & Jump! Jump!
"Introduce young learners to reading with these leveled stories about a bug who buzzes and a kangaroo who can't stop jumping. Charming illustrations and a comprehension activity add to the fun!"--Publisher's website.
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Bam-Boo & I wish
A panda likes hiding and a magic well grants wishes.
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Sheep on the run!
While Farmer Green is sick and cannot feed the sheep. Lee wants to help, but he forgets to shut the pen! --
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Can Dad dance?
"Dad struggles at many things. Will Dad be able to win the talent contest by dancing?"--
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The Dog and the Fox
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Big tooth!
"Fred is hiding from a shark, but none of the other fish know that he is just playing a game. Readers will enjoy this silly story with full-color illustrations and carefully leveled text"
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Meg and Rat & Puff! Puff! Puff!
"Meg has a big map. What will she find? Nat is having a picnic. Everyone wants to go."--Back cover.
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The smart hat
"The queen has ordered a new hat for her party, but she gets a brown owl instead!"--Page [4] cover.
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Park shark
"During their late-night swim in the pond, the ducklings think they see a shark. With carefully leveled text, young readers can find out if there really is a shark in the park"--
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Tip tap Sam ; & Not a nut
"Sam likes to tap everywhere. What happens when he can't tap somewhere? An alien visits earth and finds something. It isn't a nut, so what is it?"--
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Strictly no crocs
Three hungry crocodiles are on a mission--to eat all of the guests at Zebra's birthday party! Emerging readers will love this carefully leveled story, complete with full-color illustrations and a reading comprehension quiz.
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S.I.D. snake in disguise
"Sid the snake loves to surprise people but has a hard time making friends. Children will enjoy reading this adorable and relatable tale with leveled text."--
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Little Fish and Big Fish
Big Fish announces that he is the biggest fish when he and Little Fish go for a swim.
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Snarky Sharky
"Snarky Sharky is snappy and grumpy. Luckily, Snarky's friends keep trying to brighten her day. This story about a shark and her dreaded mornings introduces young children to reading"--
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Fast Fox and Slow Snail
A fast fox and a slow snail go for a walk in the woods--what happens next?
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Rory the Tea-rex
Rory the Tea-Rex is new in town, and the other dinosaurs do not trust her because of her sharp teeth and claws--but when they realize they have misjudged her they have to set things right.
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I dig
"At the beach, a boy digs a tunnel where he finds a crab, starfish, and best of all, a dog"--
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I help
"When a boy finds a canteen in his garage, he finds his superpower--helping everyone, from the postman to the local birds"--
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I hop
A boy rides a pogo stick to a visit with grandma.
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I see
"An easy reader where a boy sees insects and animals"--
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Up
"On a very windy day, a boy stands by a window with his pinwheel and is suddenly whisked into the sky where he can see a pig, a hen, a cow, and a sheep"--
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Let's go!
"A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party"--
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I did it!
A girl tries and tries again to learn to ride a bicycle and all her friends provide words of encouragement.
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Cat likes red
Illustrations and simple text follow Cat as he explores seven monochromatic landscapes, including a yellow field and a blue ocean, and meets new friends along the way.
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See Otto
Otto the robot lands on Earth, where he is chased by a rhinoceros and befriended by some monkeys.
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Ride Otto Ride!
Otto and his friends go for a ride on an elephant.
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See Otto say hi!
Otto does his utmost to befriend a bird.
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Going somewhere
Otto and Pip are off on an adventure to somewhere, but to Pip's surprise they end up nowhere.
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For Otto
Otto goes from sad to glad when his friend brings him a gift.
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Look out! a storm!
"Otto the robot and his friends contend with a storm"--
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See Zip zap
Illustrations and simple text introduce Zip, an unlucky alien magician, and his friend Bip. Includes note to parents, introduction to the books vocabulary, and reading comprehension questions.
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See Pip flap
With help from his friend Otto the robot, Pip the mouse tries to fly.
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Go, Otto, go!
Otto the robot builds a spaceship to take him home.
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Big cat
A hefty feline puts up with all kinds of indignities from the children in her loving but rambunctious family.
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Pig has a plan
Pig is trying to take a nap, but his friends are making all kinds of noise.
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Pug
"After seeing his friend Peg getting a walk outside in the snow Pug must be persistent to convince his teenaged master to take him out for a walk as well"--
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Momo
"A pug rouses his sleepy owner out the door for a walk and together they have a surprising meeting with a neighbor"--
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Hoggy at bat
"Now that this former ball hog has learned to be a team player, Hoggy's friends think he's a real catch. But Hoggy feels more at home on the basketball court than he does on the baseball diamond. He wants to hit the ball so flawlessly that it soars over the fence. Instead, it's a swing and a miss. When Hoggy strikes out, the pressure is on. Can he learn to relax and enjoy a fun game with his friends? Or will the pressure to win keep him from stepping up to the plate?"--
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Stop, Fox!
"Fox talks a LOT! All the other animals are tired of hearing him talk. But Sloth doesn't want Fox to stop talking--it helps him sleep! That's perfect for Fox! Or is it?"--Amazon.
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The bark park
Lila and her friends are troubled when they discover the dog park does not have a bench for eighty-year-old Mr. Romero to use, so they decide to start a dog-wash to raise money for one, and learn about percentages along the way.
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Cub shrugs
Cub is glum and does not want to do anything with his friends until Bird decides they should all form a band.
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See me run
A dog has a fun-filled day at the dog park, in this easy-to-read story.
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See me play
In this easy-to-read book, a playful pack of dogs chase a ball that is caught by a bird, a whale, and a lion.
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I see a cat
A dog enjoys barking at a cat, a bee, and especially squirrels in this easy-to-read book.
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See me dig
A group of dogs that loves to dig has a fun-filled day of making mischief, in this easy-to-read story.
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Boom!
"When a thunderstorm comes, Cat is happy to spend the noisy night playing with toys, while Dog frantically tries find the just the right hiding spot"--
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I see a bat
A dog stays up all night, watching the moon and some bats, and looks forward to the morning when his boy will wake up and feed him breakfast.
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See me go
"Dozens of fun-loving dogs explore a sunken ship, take a rocket to the moon, and visit an Egyptian tomb--where they are chased by a giant cat"--
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Fox the tiger
Fox decides to become a tiger because they are fast and sneaky, and soon, his other animal friends are joining in.
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Fox versus fox
When a newcomer arrives, Fox demonstrates all his foxy skills, but when the other creature can do all the same things, he wonders if it really is another fox - and possibly a new friend!
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Fox has a problem
"Fox has a not-so-new problem, and every possible solution leads to more problems for the other animals, until they all come together with the ultimate fix."--
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Fox at night
Fox overcomes his fear of monsters when he meets real nocturnal animals.
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Fox is late
Fox is late for lunch, so he hops on his skateboard and zooms home, with his animal friends in tow.
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Fox versus winter
"Fox does not like winter. None of his friends are around to play. He is bored and alone. Then Fox has an idea. If he cannot escape winter, he will fight it!" --
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-Ack as in snack
Introduces, in brief text and illustrations, the use of the letter combination "ack" in such words as "snack," "track," "lack," and "quack."
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Sensory letters and numbers learning cards
"Young learners can feel these textured letters to stimulate and enhance memory of the written language. These language symbols are an important pathway to learning to read and spell. Young learners can feel these textured numbers to stimulate and enhance memory of numbers. Learning through different senses helps to develop a stronger understanding and ability to remember."--Publisher's description.
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Phonics Flip Books. Level 2
"Reading becomes instinctive and automatic when children learn to build words and recognize word patterns! Our flip books and letter stackers are an engaging way for children to develop phonics skills and enhance their vocabularies.Level 2: Short vowel words with blends & digraphs"--
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Phonics Flip Books. Level 3
"Reading becomes instinctive and automatic when children learn to build words and recognize word patterns! Our flip books and letter stackers are an engaging way for children to develop phonics skills and enhance their vocabularies.Level 3: long vowel words with blends & digraphs."--
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Word Building.
Our word building board is perfect for practicing tons of early phonics skills, from building CVC words to identifying digraphs and final -e words. The board includes all 26 letters and allows kids to build words up to 6 letters long, flips are color-coded to help students differentiate between consonants and vowels.
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Snap-together letter blocks.
Wooden alphabet blocks have metal snaps allowing the blocks to be snapped together to form words. Each block has 1 letter, with different sides displaying it in upper- or lowercase. Blocks encourage practice in alphabet sequencing, letter recognition, and spelling. Guide includes suggested activities and assessment ideas.
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Vowel sounds match
With these engaging match-ups, children master vowel sounds--one phoneme at a time! Kids just select a word card and touch the textured dots as they say each sound. Then they read the full word--and find its matching picture card! You get 60 textured word cards, 60 picture cards, 6 storage pockets and 6 answer cards. Pockets measure 2 1D2" x 6 1D2".
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4-letter word builders
Each word builder has four 4-sided beads permanently attached to a sturdy rod. Children simply turn the beads to create simple 4-letter words.
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Blends & digraphs match
Students learn words with blends and digraphs - one sound at a time! Children just select a word card and touch the textureed dots as they say each sound. Then they use the arrow to blend the sounds and read the full word - and find its matching picture card!
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3-letter word builders
Challenge children to form word after word...with fun-to-use word builders they can explore on their own! Kids just turn the permanently attached beads to sound out simple 3-letter words letter by letter! Plus, our set includes 10 different word builders--so children get focused practice with a variety of letter combinations and phonics sounds. Builders measure 5" long and come with an activity guide.
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Braille alphabet A-Z.
This 26 piece Braille Alphabet set can be played 2 sided, one upper case, another one lower case. Each piece has a Braille symbol that represents each letter in the alphabet.
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CVC words activity dice.
"Kids develop essential reading skills with every roll of our hands-on activity dice! As students roll, they use the color-coded dice to get hands-on practice with CVC words."--Publisher's website.
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CVC words match
Students select CVC words - one sound at a time! Children just select a word card and touch the textureed dots as they say each sound. Then they use the arrow to blend the sounds and read the full word - and find its matching picture card!
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Phonics Flip Books. Level 1
"Reading becomes instinctive and automatic when children learn to build words and recognize word patterns! Our flip books and letter stackers are an engaging way for children to develop phonics skills and enhance their vocabularies.Level 1: Short vowel words"--
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Word building blocks.
Red vowel blocks and blue consonant blocks help children learn to build words. They are stackable.
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Vowel sounds building board
"Here's a hands-on way for students to master words with various vowel sound patterns! Kids just flip the pages of the books to change beginning, middle and ending phonemes--building lots of words with different vowel sound spellings."--Publisher's website.
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Sound recognition tubes.
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