Decodable Books for Kindergarten Series 3
Decodable Books for Kindergarten Series 3
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Support your studentsβ reading growth with this collection of 12 decodable booksβeach designed to build foundational skills while keeping young readers engaged. These beautifully illustrated books offer practice in sound-spelling relationships and high-frequency words, fostering independent reading skills. The skills represented in each book build upon one another, facilitating a gradual progression in learning. With a mix of fiction and nonfiction texts, comprehension questions, and writing prompts, each book provides an immersive reading experience that encourages critical thinking and creativity.
SKU: 1418024
ISBN:978-1-964773-79-7
Quantity: 12 books per set (one of each title listed above).
Dimensions: 6" x 9", 20 pages per book.
Binding: Softcover with rounded corners and durable saddle-stitch binding.

Phonics Focus Roadmap
Mapped to the Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness Scope and Sequence:
- Early Series: VC and CVC Words with Short Vowels and introductory Consonant Digraphs.
- Mid Series: Consonant Blends, Plural Ending -s, and Short Vowel review with CVCe Words.
- Late Series: Long Vowel CVCe patterns and expanded Consonant Digraph review.
What Is Included
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1
"Come and See"
Fiction: Pam tries to get her brother to put down his app and see something exciting out the window . Focus: VC and CVC short a.
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"A Map for Pam"
Fiction: Nat welcomes a new pal in this story about the fun of playing with others . Focus: VC and CVC short a; plural ending -s.
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"Play Ball!"
Nonfiction: Looking for a fun game to play? Learn all about the game of baseball . Focus: VC and CVC words with short i.
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4
"Hats!"
Fiction: Jim and Pam's hats fall! Will Cat be able to save the day ? Focus: CVC short a, short i.
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"What Can Dogs Do?"
Nonfiction: Dogs are amazing animals that can dig and lick, but they can't fly. Focus: CVC short a, i, o; Digraph -ck.
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"A Look at a Fox"
Nonfiction: What does a fox eat and how do they live? Read to learn all about foxes . Focus: VC and CVC short a, e, i, o.
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"We Are at the Zoo!"
Fiction: Come to the zoo to meet a fox, hens, and a mama bear with her cubs . Focus: CVC short a, e, i.
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"A Look at Ships"
Nonfiction: From catching fish to relaxing on a deck, learn about all different kinds of ships. Focus: Consonant Digraph sh.
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9
"The Glass Beach"
Nonfiction: Learn how old glass bottles were transformed into a glittering beach. Focus: Consonant l blends.
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10
"Fluff and Stuff About Sheep"
Nonfiction: From their fluff to how they see, learn why sheep are such interesting animals. Focus: Consonant l and s blends.
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11
"The Lost Bone"
Fiction: Blake the dog loves to hide her bones, but now she can't remember where they are. Focus: Long Vowel CVCe: o, u.
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12
"Kate, Nate, and Tate"
Fiction: Kate is a triplet, but she wants to find something that is all her own. Focus: Long Vowels: a, i, o, u with CVCe words.
Who It's For
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Kindergarten Classrooms
Designed to align with the Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness and Bridge to Reading curriculums for seamless classroom integration.
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Early Literacy Specialists
Ideal for providing a structured transition from simple blending to more complex CVCe patterns.
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Bridge to Reading Users
Series 3 completes the kindergarten collection, providing a dedicated decodable book for every week of instruction.
How It Works
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Align with Phonemic Awareness
Every title is specifically mapped to the Heggerty Kindergarten Phonemic Awareness curriculum and Bridge to Reading. 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 short vowel CVC words and digraphs and move toward consonant 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 animals, community, and nature.
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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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