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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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Filed Under: Printable Books, Phonics, Structured literacy Tagged With: first grade, kindergarten, Pre-K

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24 Comments

  1. Julie

    May 9, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    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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    • Anna Geiger

      May 10, 2022 at 6:42 pm

      This is so wonderful to hear, Julie! I know how exciting it is to have the summer to revamp your teaching. It’s almost here! :))

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  2. linda

    April 1, 2022 at 1:28 pm

    Good Afternoon!! I just now printed the free decodable books 1-16 but am missing number 11!! Could you please resend it to me? my email is lcarnell@hwhschools.org
    Thanks!!!

    Linda Carnell

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    • Heather Groth, Customer Support

      April 2, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      Hi Linda! You can download it again here, https://www.themeasuredmom.com/free-decodable-books/. Feel free to email our support team if it doesn’t arrive!

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  3. Cynthia

    February 10, 2022 at 4:58 pm

    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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    • Heather Groth, Customer Support

      February 12, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      We’re so glad that they’ve been working well for your middle school learners, Cynthia! We just released another set of decodable books today! You can find them here, https://www.themeasuredmom.com/free-decodable-books/.

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  4. Lutchie Wiens

    January 17, 2022 at 7:13 am

    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.

    Reply to this comment
    • Heather Groth, Customer Support

      January 17, 2022 at 1:02 pm

      We love to hear about your son’s love of learning, Lutchie! Keep up the great work with him!

      Reply to this comment
  5. Yvette Wilson

    December 22, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    Just what I was looking for. Bless you!

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    • Heather Groth, Customer Support

      December 23, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      Wonderful, Yvette! You can find more decodable texts here, https://www.themeasuredmom.com/free-decodable-passages-for-short-a-cvc-words/, as well!

      Reply to this comment
  6. Sami

    August 26, 2021 at 7:30 am

    What letter sounds and sight words that kids need to know in order to read these decodable books? Are these books for kids who have studied all the phonics and sight words?

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    • Anna Geiger

      August 26, 2021 at 2:24 pm

      Hi Sami! These books are for kids who can read CVC words and words with beginning blends; they also need to know a small number of high frequency words.

      Reply to this comment
  7. Cynthia Ellison

    July 13, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    Thank you for making these available! I need some decodable books for my granddaughter and these look amazing!

    Reply to this comment
    • Heather Groth, Customer Support

      July 15, 2021 at 7:17 am

      We’re so glad these will work well for her, Cynthia!

      Reply to this comment
  8. Mia Miller

    July 5, 2021 at 11:36 am

    Thank you so much for these books! I am currently doing the Teaching Every Reader 2.0 course and am realizing that I need some decodable books ASAP. These are wonderful!

    Reply to this comment
    • Heather Groth, Customer Support

      July 6, 2021 at 8:46 pm

      That’s wonderful to hear, Mia! If you’re looking for even more recommendations for decodable books that you can use with your learners this year, check out this recent post from Anna, https://www.themeasuredmom.com/where-to-find-decodable-books-for-short-a/.

      Reply to this comment
  9. Linda Sawanowich

    June 11, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    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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    • Heather Groth, Customer Support

      June 14, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      Thank you for sharing us with others, Linda! We’re so glad that you (and your kittens!) enjoy these nonfiction readers as well!

      Reply to this comment
  10. Heather

    May 5, 2021 at 2:34 pm

    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!

    Reply to this comment
    • Heather Groth, Customer Support

      May 5, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      Thank you, Heather!

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  11. Michelle Koehler

    April 2, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    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!

    Reply to this comment
    • Anna Geiger

      April 3, 2021 at 8:03 am

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Michelle, and I’m thrilled that you’re enjoying the podcast!

      Reply to this comment
  12. Jana

    March 30, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    If I am a pay by month customer, am I considered a member? My April charge I think has already been paid. I was wanting the personalized books.

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    • Rachel Boerner, Customer Support

      March 31, 2021 at 8:03 am

      I sent you an email about this, Jana! Thanks!

      Reply to this comment

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