May Free Decodable Readers - Science of Reading Small Group Books
Phonics
This May decodable readers freebie includes three Science of Reading aligned books for small group instruction. Students practice beginning sounds, CVC words, and digraphs through controlled, decodable text.
This May decodable readers freebie includes three engaging, Science of Reading aligned books designed for small group instruction and phonics centers. Each reader focuses on a specific phonics skill while keeping text fully controlled and decodable.
Students work through each book by saying sounds, blending words, and reading connected text. The structured format supports phoneme to grapheme mapping, builds accuracy, and helps students apply phonics skills in real reading.
What’s Included:
• 3 decodable readers
• Beginning sounds reader with a May fun in the sun theme
• CVC informational reader about bugs
• Digraph and CVC reader with a May gift giving theme
• Matching all in one decodable sheets
• Built in comprehension questions and review
Ideas for use:
• Small group instruction for targeted phonics practice
• Phonics centers for independent reading
• Guided reading aligned to your scope and sequence
• Intervention groups needing controlled text
• Send home practice for fluency and review
Skills covered include:
• Beginning sounds
• CVC words
• Digraphs
• High frequency words
• Simple comprehension
This free download supports Science of Reading instruction by giving students repeated, structured practice with foundational phonics skills in connected text.
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Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.
