January Decodable Books Free Download | Alphabet Sounds and CVC Word Reading Practice

This January Decodable Books Free Download includes three engaging, skill-based readers designed to support early phonics development through predictable, decodable text. Each book focuses on a specific foundational skill, allowing students to build confidence as they read independently.

The first book targets alphabet knowledge and letter sounds through a simple fiction story. The second book focuses on CVC words using a short fiction text, while the third book provides CVC word practice through a nonfiction-style reader featuring winter animals. Together, these books offer a balanced mix of fiction and nonfiction while keeping decoding accessible and intentional.

These January decodable books are perfect for small groups, guided reading, phonics lessons, literacy centers, or at-home reading practice. The clean layout and controlled text make them ideal for beginning readers who are learning to decode with accuracy.

Ideas for use:
• Use during January small-group reading instruction
• Add to literacy centers for independent reading practice
• Pair with phonics lessons on letter sounds or CVC words
• Send home for January reading reinforcement
• Use as repeated reading for fluency building

What’s Included:
• One alphabet and letter sound decodable book (fiction)
• One CVC word decodable book (fiction)
• One CVC word decodable book (nonfiction)
• Print-and-go blackline format