I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. I have extended the number of resources. Book 52: The Ant and the Bee Review Words bed, bee, Bill, hid - Decodable Plot Summary Ben the ant and Bill the Bee play a game of Hide-andSeek. Bill hides first in a net, then Ben hides in a bus. Later Ben hides in a bed. When Bill looks for Ben in a honey jar, he gets stuck inside. He spies Ben nearby in a bed and calls for help. Ben rescues Bill with a net and together they enjoy spilled honey from the jar. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. Book 51: The Bee New Words bed, bee, Bill hid - Decodable Plot Summary While taking a nap, Sam and Mit are disturbed by the buzzing of Bill the Bee. Bill flies everywhere. Each time Sam and Mit try to catch him with their butterfly net, Bill hides. When Sam and Mit finally catch Bill, they all can go to sleep, including the bee who has his own little bed. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 42: Fun with the Sheet Review Words to, was - Special Word met, hit - Decodable Plot Summary Will’s sheet is muddy so he hangs it on the line. He beats the sheet with his trunk to get the dirt out. Ann and Sam help him, but the sheet falls down on them. Mit joins them and they decide to wash the sheet in the well. The sheet slips into the well and falls on a fish. When the animals get the sheet out, they wring it and hang it up to dry. When the sheet has dried, the animals have fun tossing Will up and down on it. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 47: Mat is Wet New Words bell, but, has, - Decodable Plot Summary Sam has a surfboard.He has fun riding the waves. He lets Mit and Mat have turns on his board. Mat falls off the board and disappears in the water. When Sam and Mit see Mat’s hat and bell drift ashore, they fear Mat is lost. Mat is safe, however, but decides that sun is better than surf. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 49: The Bus New Words ant(s), Ben, bus, had - Decodable Plot Summary Sam has a new bus with a special bell on it. As he drives around, he hits the bell. Sis and Nan hear the bell and join Sam on his bus. When the bus almost hits an ant hill, all the ants are frightened away but one called Ben. Ben joins Sam and the other animals as they continue on their ride. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 48: The Fun Fish Review Words bell, but, has, - Decodable said - Special Word Plot Summary A friendly fun fish plays a silly prank on Mat while he is on the beach. Mat runs after him, but the fish gets away. Sam and Mit do not believe Mat when he tells them about the fun fish. When they do see him, Sam and Mit play a game with him. The fun fish get away by jumping in the water. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 44 The Bad Men (I See Sam Series), Review words bad him men be Story Summary: One day, Mit, Sam, and Mat decide to play “Cops and Robbers.” Mit is the sheriff and Sam and Mat are the bad men. Mit must catch the robbers. Mit tricks them into leaving a trail of muddy footprints and finally captures them. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 46: The Bat Rat Review Words bat, his, wish, ball - Decodable Plot Summary Mat is at a well and wonders if it is a wishing well. He makes a wish and throws a coin into the well. He wishes he could fly. Mat has his wish and becomes a Bat Rat. Sam and Will the Baby Elephant come along and make a wish at the well too. All their wishes come true! Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 45: Mat at Bat New Words bat, his, wish, ball - Decodable Plot Summary Mat’s team is not doing well in the baseball game. Mat is very upset after two outs are made by his team. When he comes to bat, the first ball goes past him. Mat finally hits the ball over the fence to win the game. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 43: The Men New Sounds /b/ New Words bad, him, men, be - Decodable Plot Summary Mit and Mat play in the fresh snow and then make snowmen. When the sun comes out, the snowmen begin to melt. Mit and Mat are unhappy, but their snowmen are saved when more snow begins to fall. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 50: Ben the Ant Review Words ant(s), Ben, bus, had - Decodable Plot Summary Sis, Nan, Ben the Ant, and Sam are riding on Sam’s bus when it gets stuck in the mud. Nan tries to fly for help and then she falls into the mud too. Ben the Ant escapes, finds Will the Elephant, and asks for his help. Will rescues Nan and pushes the bus out of the mud. The animals thank Will and are again on their way. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 33: Mat in the Hat Review Words fish, hat, he, then - decodable Plot Summary Sis and Mat are watching as Mit builds a kite and decorates it with a picture of a fish. As Mat tries to fly it, a sudden wind carries him high up into the air. His friends cannot reach the little rat who is holding onto the kite string as he sails across the skies. Ann comes to the rescue and catches Mat in her hat. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 41: Was It Wet! New Words met ,hit, was, to - Decodable Plot Summary Ann is walking when it begins to rain. She puts up an umbrella and runs. Mat asks to share her umbrella. Mit and Sam join them. The umbrella falls over Ann’s head when Will tries to get under it. The animals run as Ann pokes her head through the top of her torn umbrella. Then the sun comes out, and the animals play happily together in the sunshine. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 32: The Hat New Sounds /h/ New Words fish, hat, he - decodable Plot Summary Mat leaves his parents and runs down to the river where he watches the fish. He decides to make a boat out of a hat and a sheet. Just as he is enjoying a boat ride, a big wind tips the boat and Mat falls overboard. A friendly fish rescues Mat and returns him safely to shore and his parents. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 35: Mat the Rat Review Word nut, rat, set - Decodable Plot Summary Mat the Rat gets ready to go to the zoo. He takes fish and peanuts for the animals. While he feeds the seal, a baby elephant tries to reach a peanut. Mat begins to tease the baby elephant. Mama elephant is angry. She takes the nuts away from Mat. But Mat soon becomes friends with Mama Elephant and her baby. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 38: Will We Win New Words fan, needs, sits, win - Decodable Plot Summary There is a fishing contest that Ann and Mit want to win. They catch a fish, but it is only a tiny little one. Ann decides to feed the fish so that it will become big. The fish soon becomes ill, but Ann fans him back to health. With their fattened fish, Ann and Mit finally win the contest. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 34: Mat and the Nut New Words nut, rat, set - decodable Plot Summary Mat the Rat has a great big nut. He cracks it open to discover what is inside. Just then Sam approaches. Mat decides to hide in his prize nut. Then Mat jumps up with the nut on top of him and frightens Sam. Sam retaliates by shutting Mat up inside the giant nut. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 40: Mit and the Weed New Words fills, runs - Decodable Plot Summary Mit is a magician with a magic wand. He performs for Mat and Nan, who wonder what Mit will pull out next from his hat. Mit surprises himself when he produces a seed which sprouts into a weed and then becomes a giant vine. The vine entangles Mit, and the animals wonder whether Mit will be able to save himself with his magic wand. Mit untangles himself and stands on the hilltop in his hat with wand in hand. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 21: Nat New Sounds /u/ New Words sun - Decodable them - Special Word us - Decodable what - Special Word Plot Summary Mama Kangaroo falls asleep in the sun and Nat scampers away. He meets Mit who gives him a ride in his open car. It begins to rain and Mit and Nat are drenched. Mama wakes up. The sun shines again and Mit takes Nat and his Mama for a ride. I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.

Book 25: Nell and Ed I see Sam is a high effective learning scheme for young readers. By adding a reading certificate, the scheme is even more motivational. New Words did, Ed, let, well - Decodable Plot Summary Ed the Dog and Nell the Bird start a project. Ed wants to fill a basket with cherries. He can’t climb the cherry tree and Nell can’t reach any cherries. Finally, Nell stands on top of Ed’s back and they fill the basket. They go home and make three big cherry pies. All the animals praise Nell and Ed for being a good team. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least five times in the book in which it first appears and five more times in the next ten books. I See Sam Books are a series of early reader books developed to teach children in kindergarten to read. The original series, written in 1972, as part of Southwest Regional Educational Laboratory’s (SWRL) Beginning Reading Program (BRP), contained 52 books. The first book in the series starts with just 3 words: I, see, Sam. Every book or two adds a few words, until by book 52, the readers have read 95 different words. The SWRL Kindergarten Beginning Reading Program was first implemented in U.S. public schools in the early 1970’s. Due to its tremendous success at achieving its goal of teaching young children to read, over the years the program has been copied, edited and/or revised by a number of individuals, institutions, and companies.