About this item
- PHONICS READERS: Build reading confidence with an engaging decodable book that lets kids apply phonics skills before viewing pictures.
- DECODABLE READERS KINDERGARTEN: Organized for true decodability, students read the text first, then use pictures to support comprehension, preventing guessing and cueing during practice.
- PHONEMIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES: No irregular high-frequency words appear in the stories until they are explicitly taught in Guided Phonics + Beyond Focus Lessons.
- CLASSROOM SUPPLIES FOR TEACHERS ELEMENTARY: Perfect for beginning readers in kindergarten and early elementary, this book supports classroom, small group, and homeschool use, and stories suit independent practice or partner reading.
- DEVELOPED BY TARA WEST: Plan with clarity and support digital learning too. Includes 1 Decodable Book (Unit 2 - CVC Words) and 3-year eReader access with exclusive digital content. Aligned to Science of Reading practices.
Product Description
Developed by Tara West, Guided Phonics + Beyond Decodable Books are designed to uniquely engage students in reading while practicing phonics skills. These books are organized to prompt students to apply their phonics knowledge and read before seeing the accompanying pictures, ensuring that guessing and cueing do not occur. The pictures then assist in comprehension after the text has been read. Each Decodable Book includes 10 fiction and 10 nonfiction stories. No irregular high-frequency words appear in the stories until they are explicitly taught in Guided Phonics + Beyond Focus Lessons. For over 55 years, hand2mind has encouraged hands-on learning and discovery, driving deeper understanding and helping children unlock their full potential. hand2mind specializes in literacy activities and products designed to help students learn by doing. With products designed to help students with reading comprehension, sentence building, phonics for toddlers and more. We're also a leader in dyslexic tools for kids who have a tougher time getting started with reading. From early reading to advanced reading, hand2mind has you covered with products designed to enhance learning in the classroom and the world around us. Through hands-on exploration and discovery, we strive to find new ways to encourage students in math practice, literacy activities, STEM education and more!
