The Decodable Readers – Blend Fiction Phase 4 Kit is a comprehensive collection designed to reinforce 38 different adjacent consonants, or blends, through engaging fictional narratives. With a strictly controlled vocabulary aligned with Phase 4 of the phonics progression, this kit offers 72 readers in total (six copies of 12 titles), making it ideal for small group instruction. Each book introduces a specific set of consonant blends such as st, dr, fl, scr, and more, while also incorporating tricky words to support reading fluency. With vibrant illustrations and controlled phonetic structure, this set ensures that young readers strengthen their blending skills in a purposeful and enjoyable way.
Educational Benefits:
- Focuses on 38 consonant blends to enhance decoding fluency
- Builds vocabulary and comprehension through decodable fiction
- Reinforces previously taught phonics through structured repetition
- Encourages sound pattern recognition within engaging contexts
Classroom Ideas:
- Use for targeted small group blend instruction
- Create blending word walls using words from the stories
- Highlight the blend of the week in shared reading sessions
- Assign partner reading to practise fluency and expression
Safety & Information:
- Age suitability: 5–7 years
- Includes 72 fiction readers (6 copies of 12 titles)
- Book Band: Early 2 (Yellow), Reading Level: 3–8
- Guided Reading Level: C–E
