The Decodable Readers Phonemic Awareness – Non-Fiction set is designed to help early learners develop essential listening and sound recognition skills through engaging, factual content. This collection includes 72 non-fiction readers in total—six copies of 12 titles—each illustrated with real-life photographic images to captivate young readers. The decodable texts focus on building phonemic awareness, supporting students in identifying, isolating and blending individual sounds in words. These foundational skills are critical for success in future reading and writing tasks. The non-fiction context offers children the added benefit of learning about the world around them while strengthening early literacy. Ideal for use in guided reading groups or independent learning stations.
Educational Benefits:
- Builds early phonemic awareness with focus on individual sound units
- Encourages real-world connections through non-fiction topics
- Supports oral language development and active listening
- Provides a strong foundation for decoding and spelling skills
Classroom Ideas:
- Pair readers with sound games to reinforce target phonemes
- Use photographic images to spark class discussions and vocabulary building
- Incorporate into small-group rotations to target listening comprehension
- Introduce each book as part of a topic-based learning unit
Safety & Information:
- Age suitability: 4–6 years
- Includes 72 non-fiction readers (6 copies of 12 titles)
- Book Band: Emergent (Pink), Reading Level: 1
- Guided Reading Level: A
