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PSPKK123March 18, 2021 •  24 Comments

Free decodable nonfiction readers

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Are you teaching young children to read using fiction and nonfiction readers?

If so, it’s imperative that your learners get lots of practice with decodable text … text with words they can sound out and not guess using the pictures.

A decodable text allows readers to practice the phonics skills they have already been taught.

In the past, I really resisted decodable readers.

I was sure they made no sense, would kill a love for reading, and got in the way of comprehension.

The fact is that there ARE some bad decodable books out there. But good ones are being created and shared all the time.

(You might have seen my sight word lessons with accompanying decodable books.)

It’s tricky to find nonfiction readers that kids can sound out … so I’ve started creating very simple nonfiction decodable books for new readers.

I hope you’ll add my nonfiction decodable books to your list of favorites!

P.S. While I hope to create more of these books, this will likely be the extent of the free collection. Enjoy!

PLEASE NOTE: I am currently updating these books and will be changing the selection of free books. Please watch for that change, coming in the spring of 2022.

Looking for more nonfiction decodable readers? Consider Flyleaf. You can order a variety of decodable books in different genres. These are some of the highest quality decodable books that I have found.

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24 Comments

  1. Julie

    Cannot thank you enough for your Science of Reading podcasts and decodables! The confidence in my mid to low readers is amazing! I’ve had so many “ah-ha” moments using these resources with ALL my readers. I wish I would have had these to start the year with. I cannot wait to restructure my literacy teaching this summer for next school year. FINALLY – what’s best for kids and not just pushing them through the levels just because that’s “where they need to be.”

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  3. Cynthia

    I am printing and adding these to my ever-growing collection of decodable books. My students are in Middle School and have Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. Most of us need lots of practice. I love Flyleaf, too, and have been so grateful for their free online access to the books and homework pages during the pandemic.

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  4. Lutchie Wiens

    Thank you, Anna! I love your printables. My son loves to read. Since last year, he could read in English, German and Spanish already. I gave him the basics and he started reading from there. He even translates them sometimes. He has been going back to the shelves and re-reading the other booklets from you during his quiet times. He will be in first grade this year. He was one of the good students in Kindergarten last year. I will print these ones, too. I’m sure he will enjoy reading these, too.

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  9. Linda Sawanowich

    Anna, these are perfect for my young readers! Thank you so much. I am a kitten foster, so “Where Is the Cat?” made me squeal with delight! I am also enjoying your science of reading series. Your summaries are so clear and helpful, and I have been able to send others to your site for what to do with their struggling readers. Thank you, thank you, for sharing!

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  10. Heather

    I’m sure that Flyleaf was mentioned in other posts but today was the first time I see it! Yes, it is great!!!! and of course, your booklets here are just the same!

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  11. Michelle Koehler

    These are so great! So grateful for your generosity in making these free to us, like so many of your other high quality classroom resources. On a side note, I’m loving your Science of Reading podcast series! Thank you for all you do!

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