It’s helpful to have an assortment of literacy ideas for helping beginning readers navigate the reading waters. Below you will find tips for teaching new readers to read, book lists for emergent and early readers, free book printables, and games and activities to work on letter sounds, sight words and more!
Literacy Ideas for Beginning Readers
Ideas for Learning Sight Words
Beginning readers need lots of practice with sight words. Here are some of my favorite literacy ideas for working on sight words.
Phonics and Word Work
New readers also need lots of experience with word work and phonics. Here are some fun ways to practice.
15+ Phonics Activities for CVC words
Book Lists for Beginning Readers
Finding books for new readers can be tricky. Here are resources to make that task easier.
Fall Easy Reader Printable Books
Winter Easy Reader Printable Books
Spring Easy Reader Printable Books
Summer Easy Reader Printable Books
Tips for Working with New Readers
10 Strategies When You are Stuck on a Word
Tips for Helping Readers as They Read-Aloud
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