Decodable Texts

Our Decodable Texts Content Corner is your resource hub for integrating brain-friendly texts that not only support decoding skills and fluency but also give students opportunities to think about the meaning behind the words they are decoding. Explore a curated collection of materials and guidance on selecting and using decodable texts, making decodable texts and early reading experiences accessible, meaningful, and rewarding.

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Decodable Texts Q&A Series

Decodable Texts Q&A (Part 1): What? Why? Who?

The article discusses decodable texts, explaining their significance in supporting beginning readers' literacy development.

Decodable Texts Q&A (Part 2): How many?

The question of "how many" decodable texts should be used for optimal literacy instruction and student progression in reading skills.

Decodable Texts Q&A (Part 3): What to Look for – The WORDS

Selecting 'The WORDS' in decodable texts, ensuring timely and effective literacy development for students.

Decodable Texts Q&A (Part 4): What Else to Look For – The MEANING

The MEANING in decodable texts, guiding educators to select content that supports comprehension and engagement.

Decodable Texts Q&A (Part 5): What About FREE Decodable Books and Texts?

FREE Decodables—evaluating their quality and potential impact on literacy instruction and student progress.

Decodable Texts Q&A (Part 6): More Ideas for Getting Started

The article provides more ideas for successfully implementing decodable texts in literacy instruction to support student growth.

Resources

Decodable Text Flipbooks

These digital flipbooks can be projected and explored with students as a shared text. You can also share the link to this page with children and families so they can access the flipbooks.

A Pup Can

A free digital decodable text focused on Short Vowel CVC words.

Cat Naps

A free digital decodable text designed for practicing Short A CVC words.

Free Downloads

A Pup Can: Print-and-Assemble PDF

Decodable Texts

Download A Pup Can! A free decodable PDF for Short Vowel CVC practice. Print, staple, and use this multi-page text for phonics instruction.

A Pup Can: Printable One-Pager

Decodable Texts

Access the A Pup Can Printable One-Pager for decoding practice. Includes a fun coloring activity and a Draw-and-Write page for creativity!

Cat Naps: Print-and-Assemble PDF

Decodable Texts

Access the Cat Naps Print-and-Assemble PDF for free! A full-color decodable text for Short A CVC words, ready for classroom or at-home reading.

Cat Naps: Printable One-Pager

Decodable Texts

Get the Cat Naps Printable One-Pager for decoding practice! Includes a fun coloring activity and bonus page for drawing and writing about the story.

Questions for Using 3 Tensions in Beginning Reader Text Selection

Decodable Texts
Beginning: K-2

Select effective texts for beginning readers with the 3 Tensions Tool. Balance predictability, decodability, and student phonics knowledge to support growth.

A New (Free) Decodable Text: Cat Naps!

Discover how AI-generated images can elevate the reading experience for beginning readers with this decodable text, designed for teaching Short A CVC words.