Decodable books: a key part of a child’s reading journey
What are decodable books?
Decodable books are a powerful tool in fostering early literacy development for young readers. These books are specifically designed to align with the Science of Reading phonics principles children are learning, featuring a controlled vocabulary that emphasizes sound-letter relationships. By providing consistent exposure to these patterns, decodable books help children practice decoding (sounding out) words with increasing confidence and fluency. This approach not only builds essential reading skills but also enhances phonemic awareness, spelling, and word recognition, laying a solid foundation for lifelong reading success. With their clear, structured progression, decodable books make reading both accessible and enjoyable for emerging readers.
The benefits of FlutterBee’s decodable books
FlutterBee’s decodable titles are designed to seamlessly benefit a child’s overall reading journey by supporting their first steps into literacy through the Science of Reading principles, preparing them to advance through subsequent reading levels with high-interest, accessible text. FlutterBee’s decodable titles build the confidence needed to pursue a foundation of basic literacy skills, naturally allowing students to become fluent readers sparking curiosity and a lifelong interest in learning through reading.
The first crucial steps in literacy
Supersonic Sounds (decodable, paperback only)
Fun phoneme practice with Supersonic Sounds by Bearport Publishing helps early readers build confidence by exploring decodable words. Inclusion of words using the featured phonemes, opportunities to review the practice words, and activities to reinforce sound and letter learning all assist a prescribed format supported by the Science of Reading to encourage reading development.
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Supersonic Phonics (decodable)
Supersonic Phonics by Bearport Publishing begins with the very basics of phonetically decodable reading. Starting with the earliest step of CVC words (consonant, vowel, consonant) and building on this combination slowly, the reader follows a prescribed format supported by the Science of Reading to encourage reading development.
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Decodables by Jump! (decodable)
Decodables by Jump! begins with the very basics of phonetically decodable reading. Starting with the earliest step of CVC words (consonant, vowel, consonant) and building on this combination slowly, the reader follows a prescribed format supported by the Science of Reading to encourage reading development.
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Read and Rhyme (decodable)
It’s time to read and rhyme! These three series leverage decodable text to introduce young readers to word families through fun and quirky rhyming stories. Each book features 6-10 words from the same word family to reinforce sound and letter combinations. The expertly crafted text uses rhyming patterns along with strong picture cues to help emergent readers get the reading practice they need.
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Early Readers
Specially designed books to support early readers as they take their first steps into literacy. Building on skills acquired through decodable books, these books prioritize simple, predictable text patterns, familiar high-frequency words, and engaging topics to build confidence and reading skills. With age-appropriate subjects, vibrant illustrations or photos, and thoughtfully crafted sentences, early readers provide an accessible and enjoyable introduction to independent reading.
Beginning Readers (Leveled)
Leveled reading is an instructional approach that pairs beginning readers with books suited to their reading abilities. By providing texts that match their skill level, this method supports gradual progress and helps build reading confidence. It prevents frustration by avoiding overly challenging books, allowing children to practice consistently and develop reading fluency over time.
Newly Fluent Readers
Reading fluency is the ability to read quickly, accurately, and effortlessly while understanding the text. Fluent readers recognize words automatically, read with confidence, and maintain a natural flow with appropriate expression. Key components of fluency include accuracy (reading words correctly), rate (maintaining a good pace), prosody (adding expression), phrasing (grouping words naturally), intonation (using correct pitch), and attention to punctuation. Together, these elements help develop strong, independent readers.