Arthur was excited to start Kindergarten. He was cheerful, friendly and had a wide toothy smile. When someone walked by, he always needed to say hi. He made his mom and dad laugh often and, through his gregarious nature he brought his family closer to everyone in the community. Arthur exuded confidence. His parents thought […]
Archives for October 2018
1st Grade Reading Passages with FREE Samples
I’m very proud to release my long vowel series. Reading Elephant 1st grade reading passages introduce sounds gradually. They are ideal for struggling readers who need a methodical, step-by-step approach to learning to read. The professional pictures are cute and funny and add character to the stories. These 1st grade reading passages are designed for […]
FREE Printable Kindergarten Level Books “Ben Dug” & “Mom’s Bun”
Looking for free printable kindergarten level books? Kindergartners need to master short vowels, including: a_ as in apple (ex. mat, cat, map) i_ as in itch (ex. sit, Tim, win) o_ as in octopus (ex. hop, pot, mop) u_ as in umbrella (ex. cut, hum, run) e_ as in elephant (ex. met, men, wet) In […]
Learning to Read is Hard
Carter was excited to learn to read. He thought learning to read was an exciting venture, one that would finally help him decode all the books his older brother owned. When he entered kindergarten, he was bubbly and cheerful. Few things could get him down. During reading instruction, he diligently read the books over and […]
Silent e Stories- The Jade Plant (FREE)
Ryan was in first grade. He missed a crucial and common sound pattern: silent e (also called bossy e, magic e, final e… etc.). As a result, he was stuck on low level kindergarten books. To hide his embarrassment, he whispered over the words. At home, he told his mom he was afraid to go […]