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  • Heggerty Kindergarten Library Series 1 featuring eight illustrated decodable books for foundational phonics and early reading practice.
  • Children's decodable book titled 'The Big Red Hat' with illustrations of a child wearing a red hat on a beach.
  • Educational reading prompt decodable book with illustrations of a dog and fish on a light blue background
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Decodable Books for Kindergarten Series 1

Decodable Books for Kindergarten Series 1

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Phonics Focus Roadmap

Mapped to the Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness Scope and Sequence:

  • Early Series: Short Vowels, CVC Words, and Double Consonants (-ff, -ll, -ss, -zz).
  • Mid Series: Consonant Digraphs, Consonant Blends, and CCVC Words.
  • Late Series: Long Vowel CVCe patterns, Y as a vowel, and Words with ending -s.

What Is Included

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    "The Big Red Hat"

    Fiction: A fun story about a very noticeable hat and the person who wears it. Focus: Short Vowels; CVC Words.

  • 2

    "Can it Dig?"

    Nonfiction: Explore different things in nature and the community that have the ability to dig. Focus: Short Vowels; CVC Words.

  • 3

    "Bess Gets a Bell"

    Fiction: Bess receives a special new bell. Read to find out what happens when she uses it. Focus: Double Consonants: -ff, -ll, -ss, -zz.

  • 4

    "The Mom and Pop Shop"

    Fiction: Take a trip to a local shop to see all the different things being sold. Focus: Short Vowels; Consonant Digraphs.

  • 5

    "Grandma Has a Drill"

    Fiction: Grandma is handy with her tools! See what she fixes with her trusty drill. Focus: Consonant Blends; CCVC Words.

  • 6

    "We all Help Clean"

    Nonfiction: Everyone has a role to play when it's time to tidy up. Learn how we work together. Focus: Consonant Blends; Ending -s.

  • 7

    "Farmer Luke Sleeps Late"

    Fiction: What happens on the farm when Farmer Luke forgets to wake up on time? Focus: Long Vowel CVCe; Y as a vowel.

  • 8

    "Lake Hills Drive"

    Nonfiction: Take a stroll down Lake Hills Drive and see what makes this neighborhood special. Focus: Long Vowels; CVCe Patterns.

Who It's For

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    Kindergarten Classrooms

    Specifically designed to support the transition from oral phonemic awareness to beginning decoding.

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    Literacy Specialists & Interventionists

    Ideal for transitioning students from phonemic isolation to blending and reading connected text.

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    Dual Language & ESL Teachers

    Clear, supportive illustrations help English language learners connect new vocabulary to phonetic patterns.
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How It Works

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    Align with Phonemic Awareness

    Every title is specifically mapped to the Heggerty Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness curriculum. This allows you to seamlessly transition students from oral sound manipulation to print application.

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    Follow a Systematic Path

    Introduce books in a deliberate sequence. Students begin with foundational short vowels and CVC words and move toward consonant digraphs, blends, and CVCe patterns, ensuring they only encounter sounds they have been explicitly taught.

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    Explore Diverse Text Genres

    Utilize a mix of fiction and informational nonfiction. This variety builds both decoding fluency and essential world knowledge across subjects like community, nature, and daily life.

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    Develop Fluent, Confident Readers

    Deepen literacy by using the built-in comprehension questions and writing prompts included in every book. These tools ensure students are reading for meaning and can express their understanding in writing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How are the Kindergarten Series 1 books organized?

The series follows a gentle phonics progression tailored for early learners, moving from simple CVC words to beginning blends and CVCe long vowel patterns.

What is the balance between fiction and nonfiction in this set?

This series provides a balanced mix of imaginative fiction and informational nonfiction to build both reading skills and background knowledge.

How do these books align with the Heggerty curriculum?

Each book in Kindergarten Series 1 is mapped to the Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness scope and sequence, ensuring students apply the sounds they are learning in class to real text.

Do these books include support for comprehension and writing?

Yes. Even at the Kindergarten level, every book includes comprehension questions and a simple writing prompt to foster a deep connection between reading and meaning.
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