More About This Resource
This resource is a free sample of my full Decodable Books and teacher lesson plans resource. These science of reading-aligned decodable stories are phonics-based texts that contain target phonics skill words, previously taught phonics skill words and irregularly high-frequency words. The science of reading shows us that the connection between what our students learn in phonics and what they read is imperative for building a strong foundation in early reading.
This resource contains 5 FREE decodable books that align with a research-based systematic phonics scope and sequence. Explicit lesson plans for each book are provided for the teacher with activities to use before, during and after reading to strengthen students’ phonics skills. The resource includes two different versions of student printables and audio recordings for each passage to ensure you can easily differentiate based on students’ needs. These printable decodable books come in black and white and in color with illustrations by Christian Garvey of Pinewood Press.
Using these decodable books and lesson plans, students will reread the decodable text to build fluency, discuss the text to build comprehension skills, and write about the story to apply and transfer their phonics skills to their writing.
Included in the FULL Decodable Books resource:
- 60 decodable books
- Research-based, detailed classroom use suggestions for the teacher
- 2 Decodable books for each story (Color and B&W)
- 1 Explicit teacher lesson plan for each decodable book
- 4 Differentiated student printables for each book– two versions
- 1 Audio recording of each book
- 1 Blending lines printables for each story & instructional video for the teacher
Phonics skills included in the FULL Decodable Books resource:
- short a
- short i
- short o
- short u
- short e
- l blends
- s blends
- r blends
- final blends
- 3 letter blends
- digraph ch & tch
- digraph sh
- digraph th
- digraph wh
- digraph _ng
- CVCe a_e
- CVCe i_e
- CVCe o_e
- CVCe u_e
- CVCe e_e
- open syllables – one syllable words (ex. hi, so)
- long vowel a (ai, ay)
- long vowel e (ee, ea)
- long vowel o (oa, ow)
- long vowel i ( _y, igh)
- long vowel u (u, ew, ue)
- r-controlled ar
- r-controlled er, ir, ur
- r-controlled or, ore
- variant vowel short oo
- variant vowel long u (oo)
- diphthong ow, ou
- diphthong oi, oy
- complex vowel /aw/: aw, all
- long i and o (ie, oe)
- long e (y, ey, ie, ei)
Lindsay Jakubowski (verified owner) –
These are a great resource for students! They are easy to use and differentiate learning levels to make it appropriate for students of various learning abilities. Thank you!
Colleen S. –
Great resource to go with UFLI sources…students enjoy the short stories
Melissa Fugate (verified owner) –
Love this. So helpful open an go..
Phonics and Dyslexia –
This worked great for my first grade students at the end of the year. have comprehension questions already built in for 1st grade is an excellent addition that is not typically provided.
Diana J. –
This is a great resource. Can’t wait to use it next year with my students.
Kris Macumber –
My kids loved it and I loved that it was easy prep.
Christina H. –
It is great resource. My students learn a lot. Will use this again.
Jennifer T. –
The FREE Decodable Books with Comprehension Questions by Lead in Literacy – Christina (Mrs. Winter’s Bliss) are an excellent resource for supporting early readers! These decodable books are aligned with phonics principles, allowing students to practice reading words they can sound out while also strengthening their fluency and decoding skills.
The inclusion of comprehension questions after each story is a huge plus! It helps students build their understanding of the text and improves their ability to recall details. I also appreciate the variety of themes in the books, which keep things fresh and engaging.
This free resource is perfect for guided reading, small group work, or independent practice.
Dual Language treats –
great resource! Students loved it and makes my life easier!
Krystal C. –
This was a great resource for the teacher to have additional resources for struggling students to work on comprehension!
Rylie Hanson –
Great resource! My students were so engaged and they had so much fun!
Tracy Z. –
Great resource for additional decodable passages for students to read.
Adriana M. –
This creative resource has made learning a fun and engaging activity for my kindergarteners. Thank you for all your hard work!
Iris B. –
A great product. My students really enjoyed using this activity.
Trudy D. –
I used this to support accuracy and fluency. This is a good starting point for future resources from this author.
Julie Ann Stuck –
I teach SPED in a small school so many of the resources we have are used often. This resource gave me some additional materials to use with my students who continue to struggle with reading.
Lauren Bienz –
This was a great resource for the student I am tutoring in reading.
Nichole M. –
This was a great resource. Very organized and was a great tool for my intervention lessons. I bought the bundle!
Miss Davis’ Desk –
I have used this with tutoring students and can’t wait to use with the entire class.
Jennifer F. –
My students loved practicing their reading fluency with these decodable books