Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.
Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.
Introducing the ultimate tool for mastering the art of reading multisyllabic words - compound words, VCCV words, and VCV words - the incredible printable card game Meatball Mania! With not just one, but three versions to choose from, this game is guaranteed to supercharge your students’ learning experience like never before. Prepare to dive headfirst into a world of linguistic excitement as your students embark on a thrilling journey to conquer the complexities of reading.
Each version of this game is meticulously designed to engage your students’ mind, challenge their skills, and propel their reading abilities to new heights. But what sets Meatball Mania apart from the rest? It’s the perfect blend of fun and education! Say goodbye to boring textbooks and monotonous exercises - this game is here to inject a much-needed dose of excitement into your students’ learning routine. Get ready to embark on an adventure filled with laughter, competition, and a whole lot of brain-boosting action.
This game also offers endless opportunities for customization. Each deck includes 47 cards that can be substituted in and out of the deck to make the game challenging. And let’s not forget about the convenience factor. With its printable format, this game can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.
So why wait? Take your students’ reading skills to the next level with Meatball Mania. Get ready to unlock a world of multisyllabic words, compound words, VCCV words, and VCV words, all while having a blast. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to supercharge your students’ learning journey. Grab your copy today and prepare to become a reading superstar!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3e
Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
File Type:
PDF – 21 pages
Terms of Use:
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Questions?
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Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your 1st or 2nd grade students the diphthongs au & aw? Look no further than Super Advanced Phonics PowerPoint 3! With vibrant colors and eye-catching images, your students will be excited to learn diphthong words. Plus, it will save you precious prep time.
This PowerPoint presentation is perfect for teachers who are instructing larger groups, teaching virtually, or moving from classroom to classroom. Since the slides are not editable, you can rest assured that the fonts, photographs, and artwork are secure and will remain consistent from lesson to lesson.
What educators are saying about our PowerPoint presentations:
“I love how the PowerPoints take a lot of the prep work away!” Leslie B., 1st Grade
“The visuals are beautiful! They help my Dual friends put the words and pictures together.” Sharon R., 1st Grade
“This definitely helped me to hit all the components of the science of reading. I tweaked it here and there, but it was already made and easy to incorporate with the materials I already had in place to teach…” Christi S., 1st Grade
The Super Advanced Phonics PowerPoint 3 slides are designed to follow the lesson sequence of the Super Advanced Phonics Level A, Unit 3. Each lesson is carefully crafted to build upon the last, providing your students with a solid foundation in phonics that they can use as they progress in their reading journey.
Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 3 Lesson Sequence:
Diphthongs 1: au
High Frequency Words: mountain, world, and America
Diphthongs 2: aw
Diphthongs 3: Spelling Pattern aught
Review & Checkup: Review Activities & Assessment
So why wait? Give your students the gift of literacy with the Super Advanced Phonics PowerPoint 3 presentation today!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
CCSSRF.2.3f
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Are you ready to embark on a journey that will unlock the mysteries of diphthongs for your students? Look no further! Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 3 is your ultimate guide to help your students master the art of reading and spelling words with the diphthongs au and aw.
Gone are the days of uncertainty and confusion in phonics instruction! With Super Advanced Phonics, you’ll breeze through 5 step by step lesson plans, each designed to provide clear, structured guidance. No more guessing games – just follow the script and watch your students soar!
But this unit isn’t just effective, it’s also budget-friendly and requires minimal prep time. Say goodbye to endless hours of planning and hello to hassle-free phonics teaching!
What’s Included in this Unit?
5 Scripted Lessons
18 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
High Frequency Word Practice
1 Assessment
3 Comprehension Passages: Fable - The Jackdaw and the Doves (Greece), Nonfiction Text - Mountains, Folktale - Urashima the Fisherman (Japan)
1 Crossword Puzzle
1 Reader’s Theater Script - Urashima the Fisherman (Japan)
5 Printable Flash Cards
Perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 3 Lesson Sequence:
Diphthongs 1: au
High Frequency Words: mountain, world, and America
Diphthongs 2: aw
Diphthongs 3: Spelling Pattern aught
Review & Checkup: Review Activities & Assessment
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this unit was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the second grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Super Advanced Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with older learners or as enrichment for younger students.
Try the first lesson by downloading - FREE PHONICS LESSON: DIPHTHONG AU!
So, are you ready to revolutionize your phonics instruction? Dive into Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 3 and empower your students to conquer diphthongs like never before!
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Looking for an effective way to teach your students how to read words with the diphthongs oi & oy? Look no further than the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 2 Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 5 lessons, including explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
Level A Unit 2 with 5 Scripted Lessons
1 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
16 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
Including 3 Comprehension Passages: Fable - The Stag at the Pool (Greece); Nonfiction Text - Oysters; Folktale - Why Spiders Are Always Found in the Corners of Ceilings (Ghana)
High Frequency Word Practice
1 Assessment
1 Crossword Puzzle
5 Printable Flash Cards
1 Reader’s Theater Script - Why Spiders Are Always Found in the Corners of Ceilings (Ghana)
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 2 Lesson Sequence:
Diphthongs 1: oi
High Frequency Words: sentence, different, and air
Diphthongs 2: oy
Diphthongs 3: Multisyllabic Word Practice with oi & oy
Review & Checkup: Review Activities & Assessment
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the second grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Super Advanced Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with older students or as enrichment for younger students.
TRY THE FIRST LESSON BY DOWNLOADING THE FREE PHONICS LESSON DIPHTHONG OI!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 2 Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read words with the diphthongs oi and oy. Download your copy of the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 2 Bundle today!
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Are you looking for a quick and effective way to progress monitor your students when they read words with diphthongs? Look no further! The Super Advanced Phonics Level A Assessments include four printable assessments with decodable, high frequency, and spelling words.
Designed specifically for second grade general education students to cover Common Core State Standards, these assessments would also be a valuable tool to track your students’ progress in remedial or intervention settings.
This resource includes assessments for the eight essential diphthong sounds and some common variations. Here’s the breakdown:
Assessment 1: Words with oo (long & short) & ew; High Frequency Words: father, mother, family
Assessment 2: Words with oi & oy; Two syllable words; High Frequency Words: air, sentence, different
Assessment 3: Words with au, aw & aught; Two syllable words; High Frequency Words: mountain, world, America
Assessment 4: Words with ou & ow; Two syllable words; High Frequency Words: answer, around, animal
These assessments were taken from Super Advanced Phonics Level A, but they can be used independently of the program. Check out the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Curriculum Bundle if you’re interested in lessons, activities, printables, worksheets, and PowerPoint presentations as well as the assessments to teach diphthong sounds to your students.
Elevate your phonics instruction with Super Advanced Phonics Level A Assessments. Watch your students’ phonics skills flourish and their confidence in reading soar. Start assessing for success today!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
CCSSRF.2.3f
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Enhance your 2nd graders’ spelling and vocabulary skills with this set of four crossword puzzles featuring diphthong sounds. With separate word lists for differentiated instruction, this low-prep resource is perfect for independent work, centers, or homework activities. Just print and go for an engaging, hassle-free way to support foundational reading skills!
What’s included in this product?
Scripted Directions Example
4 Crossword Puzzles - OO & EW, OI & OY, AU & AW, OU & OW
4 Word Lists
4 Answer Keys
Try a free sample by downloading FREE DIPHTHONGS OO & EW CROSSWORD PUZZLE!
A Note from the Author:
During my 38-year teaching career, finding meaningful activities to keep my students independently engaged while I was instructing small groups was always a challenge. I hope my crossword puzzles will help you fill that time with an activity that helps your students expand their vocabularies and use their thinking skills!
How can these puzzles be used?
Center Activity
Small Group Guided Reading
Remedial Interventions
Homeschooling
Home Practice
Here’s the perfect tool to make phonics practice fun, effective, and easy for both teachers and students!
Please Note: These crossword puzzles are included in the Super Advanced Phonics Level A units and bundle.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Are you searching for classic fables that your students can read? If so, these stories are the perfect solution! This resource features four engaging, decodable passages based on Aesop’s classic fables, specially designed to boost fluency and comprehension.
Each fable includes comprehension questions, word lists tailored for reading practice, and real-life photographs of the animals and objects mentioned in the fables. Perfect for independent reading, small groups, or homework, these passages make literacy learning both fun and effective!
Which fables are included in this product?
The Mother and the Wolf
The Stag at the Pool
The Jackdaw and the Doves
The Lion and the Mouse
Please Note: These fables are also included in the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Curriculum Bundle and the individual units.
Bring timeless stories into your classroom while helping your students strengthen their reading skills. Grab your copy of Aesop’s Fables Set 1 today and watch your students grow in both fluency and comprehension.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSSRL.2.2
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSSRF.2.3a
Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Are you searching for nonfiction passages that your students can read? If so, these passages are the perfect solution! This resource features four engaging, decodable passages, specially designed to boost fluency and comprehension while building your students’ background knowledge.
Each text includes comprehension questions, word lists tailored for reading practice, and real-life photographs of the objects mentioned in the passage. Perfect for independent reading, small groups, or homework, these passages make literacy learning both fun and effective!
Which subjects are included in this resource?
The Moon
Oysters
Mountains
Flowers
Please Note: These passages are also included in the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Curriculum Bundle and the individual units.
Bring more nonfiction learning into your classroom while helping your students strengthen their reading skills. Grab your copy of the Super Advanced Phonics Nonfiction Texts Set 1 today and watch your students grow in fluency, comprehension, and knowledge!
To see if these passages will be a good fit for your students, check out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRI.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Are you searching for folktales from diverse cultures that your students can read? If so, these stories are the perfect solution! This resource features four engaging, decodable tales from four different countries, specially designed to boost fluency and comprehension.
Each folktale includes comprehension questions, word lists tailored for reading practice, and real-life photographs of the animals and objects mentioned in the stories. Perfect for independent reading, small groups, or homework, these passages make literacy learning both fun and effective!
Which folktales are included in this product?
The Rabbit and the Moon Man (Canada)
Why Spiders Are Always Found in the Corners of Ceilings (Ghana)
Urashima the Fisherman (Japan)
The Three Little Pigs (England)
Pair each folktale up with a trade book or video and you’re ready to cover CCSS.ELA – Literacy.RL.2.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
Please Note: These folktales are also included in the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Curriculum Bundle and the individual units.
Bring timeless stories into your classroom while helping your students strengthen their reading skills. Grab your copy of Super Advanced Phonics Folktales Set 1 today and watch your students grow in both fluency and comprehension.
To see if these folktales will be a good fit for your students, check out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSSRL.2.2
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Are you searching for a variety of decodable passages with comprehension questions that will engage your students? If so, this bundle is the perfect solution! This resource features four fables, four nonfiction texts, and four folktales from different countries specially designed to boost fluency and comprehension.
These passages were taken from Super Advanced Phonics Level A which focuses on learning the most common diphthong sounds. Each passage includes comprehension questions, word lists tailored for reading practice, and real-life photographs of the animals and objects mentioned in the passages. Perfect for independent reading, small groups, or homework, these passages make literacy learning both fun and effective!
Which fables are included in this bundle?
The Mother and the Wolf
The Stag at the Pool
The Jackdaw and the Doves
The Lion and the Mouse
Which nonfiction texts are included in this bundle?
The Moon
Oysters
Mountains
Flowers
Which folktales are included in this bundle?
The Rabbit and the Moon Man (Canada)
Why Spiders Are Always Found in the Corners of Ceilings (Ghana)
Urashima the Fisherman (Japan)
The Three Little Pigs (England)
Pair each folktale or fable up with a trade book or video and you’re ready to cover CCSS.ELA – Literacy.RL.2.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
Please Note: These passages are also included in the Super Advanced Phonics Level A Curriculum Bundle and the individual units.
Bring more actual practice into your classroom while helping your students strengthen their reading skills. Grab your copy of the Super Advanced Phonics Decodable Passages Set 1 Bundle today and watch your students grow in both fluency and comprehension.
To see if these passages will be a good fit for your students, check out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSSRL.2.2
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSSRI.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Bring the original fantasy story of The Mile Run to life with this decodable two-page reader’s theater script! Perfect for building confidence in young readers, this script helps develop fluency and expressive reading, all while encouraging teamwork. With simple lines and a theme emphasizing the power of perseverance, it’s an ideal choice for classroom performances, reading centers, or small group practice.
And while this script was written for first graders who are just beginning their reading journey, it would also be a good fit for second graders in intervention settings.
What is reader’s theater?
Reader’s theater is a reading activity where students are placed in small groups and perform a script aloud multiple times without any actions, props, or costumes. Each student reads one character’s lines, focusing on expression and fluency.
How does reader’s theater help build fluency?
Reader’s theater helps build fluency by giving students repeated, meaningful practice with a script. Research has shown that reading the same word multiple times helps move it from short term to long term memory.
**Please note: This script is taken from the Science of Reading aligned Foundational Phonics Unit 7 which teaches students to read words with the ng and nk consonant digraph sounds. **
Engaging, effective, and fun— The Mile Run reader’s theater script is a fantastic way to boost fluency and reading confidence in young learners!
To see if this script will be a good fit for your students, consider checking out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSSRF.2.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Bring the classic story of Chicken Little to life with this decodable three-page reader’s theater script! Perfect for building confidence in young readers, this script helps develop fluency and expressive reading, all while encouraging teamwork. With simple, repetitive lines and a humorous storyline, it’s an ideal choice for classroom performances, reading centers, or small group practice.
And while this script was written for first graders nearing the end of the school year, it would also be a good fit for second graders beginning their school year. Pair this script with a trade book or video and you’re ready to cover CCSS.ELA – Literacy.RL.2.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
What is reader’s theater?
Reader’s theater is a reading activity where students are placed in small groups and perform a script aloud multiple times without any actions, props, or costumes. Each student reads one character’s lines, focusing on expression and fluency.
How does reader’s theater help build fluency?
Reader’s theater helps build fluency by giving students repeated, meaningful practice with a script. Research has shown that reading the same word multiple times helps move it from short term to long term memory.
Please Note: This script is taken from the Science of Reading aligned Foundational Phonics Level 9 Unit which teaches students to read compound, VCCV and VCV words.
Engaging, effective, and fun—this Chicken Little reader’s theater script is a fantastic way to boost fluency and reading confidence in young learners!
To see if this script will be a good fit for your students, consider checking out the prerequisite skills in the Free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSSRF.2.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with vowel teams for long A, E, and I? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 5 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 15 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 5 with 15 Scripted Lessons
✅ 3 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 34 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 2 Formative Assessments & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ Bingo Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!" Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 5 Unit Lesson Sequence:
Vowel Digraphs 1: Introduction to ee
Vowels Digraphs 2: Practice with ee
Vowel Digraphs 3: Introduction to ea
Vowel Digraphs 4: Practice with ea
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Vowel Digraphs 5: Introduction to ai
Vowel Digraphs 6: Practice with ai
Words 1: once, oh, our, would, should, could
Vowel Digraphs 7: Introduction to ay
Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Vowel Digraph 8: Introduction to ie
Words 2: how, long, look, write, more, sound
Inflectional Ending: Introduction to -ing
Fluency Practice: Reading with Expression
Week 3 Checkup: Summative Assessment
**Try a free lesson by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON VOWEL TEAM EE! **
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 5 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2
Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3f
Read words with inflectional endings.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSSRF.1.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
File Types:
pdf - 93 pages
pptx – 124 slides (3 PowerPoint presentations)
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Are you searching for a Science of Reading aligned phonics curriculum to teach beginning readers words with the long vowel sounds? If so, the Foundational Phonics Long Vowel Words Bundle is exactly what you’re looking for! This ELA phonics bundle was written by a reading teacher with 38 years of experience to cover the Common Core State Standards with her first-grade students. It includes everything your students need to master long single vowel, silent e, and vowel team words. With 3 comprehensive units, 40 expertly scripted lessons, and a plethora of printable worksheets and visuals, your students will be engaged and excited to learn.
What’s included in this bundle?
⭐️ 3 Units with 40 Scripted Lessons
⭐️ 8 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
⭐️ 91 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
⭐️ High Frequency Word Practice
⭐️ 8 Progress Monitoring Assessments
⭐️ 3 Printable Games
⭐️ Printable Flash Cards
⭐️ Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Activities
The scripted lessons provide you with step-by-step instructions, making it easy for you to deliver high-quality instruction without any guesswork. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or just starting out, Foundational Phonics Long Vowel Words Bundle is a game-changer.
What Educators Are Saying:
“The Foundational Phonics Curriculum Bundle has significantly enriched my teaching experience. This resource stands out for its comprehensive content, engaging activities, and thoughtful design. I appreciate the well-researched content, alignment with educational standards, and how it is so easy to follow. Personally, I have gained more confidence in teaching reading and have witnessed significant progress with my students. I wish I had purchased this bundle sooner; it has been a complete time saver for me!”
Casey O. - 1st grade teacher
How can Foundational Phonics be used?
✅Whole Group Instruction
✅Small Group Guided Reading
✅One-on-One Tutoring
✅Remedial Interventions
✅Homeschooling
Foundational Phonics is a systematic and structured approach to phonics instruction with each concept taught explicitly. The curriculum becomes progressively more difficult as the program moves on. Download the program’s free scope & sequence to learn more: FOUNDATIONAL PHONICS FREE SCOPE & SEQUENCE.
Imagine the joy on your students’ faces as they confidently decode words with long single vowels, effortlessly read silent e words, and conquer vowel team words with ease. With this bundle, you’ll witness their reading skills soar to new heights. Invest in the Foundational Phonics Long Vowel Words Bundle today and watch your students become unstoppable readers!
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Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with the consonant digraphs NG and NK? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 7 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 10 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 7 with 10 Scripted Lessons
✅ 2 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 24 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 1 Formative Assessment & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Board Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!” Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 7 Lessons:
Consonant Digraphs 1: Introduction to -ng
Consonant Digraphs 2: Practice with -nk
Consonant Digraphs 3: Introduction to -nk
Consonant Digraphs 4: Practice with -nk
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
High Frequency Words: water, people, down, been, now, any
Consonant Blends 1: Introduction to -old & -ild
Consonant Blends 2: Practice with -old & -ild
Fluency Practice: Reader’s Theater
Week 2 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 7 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
File Type:
PDF – 86 pages
PPTX – 94 Slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students how to read multisyllabic words? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 9 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 10 lessons, including explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 9 with 10 Scripted Lessons
✅ 2 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 24 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 1 Formative Assessment & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Card Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!” Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 9 Lessons:
Multisyllabic Words 1: Compound Words
Vowel Teams 1: igh
Multisyllabic Words 2: VCCV Words
High Frequency Words: year, again, move, goes, does, and picture
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Vowel Teams 2: ey & ie
Multisyllabic Words 3: VCV Words
Suffixes: y & ly
Fluency Practice: Reader’s Theater
Week 2 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Try the first lesson by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON: MASTER COMPOUND WORDS!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 9 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
File Type:
PDF File 92 pages
PPTX 94 Slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Bring the classic folktale of The Little Red Hen to life with this decodable three-page reader’s theater script! Perfect for building confidence in young readers, this script helps develop fluency and expressive reading, all while encouraging teamwork. With simple, repetitive lines and a humorous storyline, it’s an ideal choice for classroom performances, reading centers, or small group practice.
And while this script was written for first graders near the middle of the school year, it would also be a good fit for kindergarteners or second grade students reading at that level. Pair this script with a trade book or video and you’re ready to cover CCSS.ELA – Literacy.RL.2.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.
What is reader’s theater?
Reader’s theater is a reading activity where students are placed in small groups and perform a script aloud multiple times without any actions, props, or costumes. Each student reads one character’s lines, focusing on expression and fluency.
How does reader’s theater help build fluency?
Reader’s theater helps build fluency by giving students repeated, meaningful practice with a script. Research has shown that reading the same word multiple times helps move it from short term to long term memory.
Engaging, effective, and fun - this The Little Red Hen reader’s theater script is a fantastic way to boost fluency and reading confidence in young learners!
To see if this script will be a good fit for your students, consider checking out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSSRF.2.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with the r-controlled vowel sounds? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 8 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 10 lessons, including explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 8 with 10 Scripted Lessons
✅ 2 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 24 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 1 Formative Assessment & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Card Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!" Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 8 Lessons:
R-Controlled Vowels 1 – Introduction to er, ir & ur
R-Controlled Vowels 2 – Practice with er, ir & ur
Suffixes – Suffix -er
High Frequency Words – new, work, place, only, every, through
Week 1 Checkup – Formative Assessment
R-Controlled Vowels 3 – Introduction to ar & or
R-Controlled Vowels 4 – Practice with ar & or
Title Abbreviations – Mr. Mrs. Ms. & Dr.
Fluency Practice – Reader’s Theater
Week 2 Checkup – Summative Assessment
Try the first lesson by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON: R-CONTROLLED VOWELS ER, IR & UR!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 8 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
File Type:
PDF File - 74 pages
PPTX – 88 Slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Are you searching for reader’s theater scripts for your students to read? These four scripts are perfect for building confidence in young readers by helping develop fluency and expressive reading, all while encouraging teamwork. With simple lines and decodable text, they are an ideal choice for classroom performances, reading centers, or small group practice.
Including two folktales, a fantasy story, and a realistic fiction story, these scripts were written for first graders in the middle and end of the school year; however, they would also be a good fit for second graders beginning their school year or in an intervention setting.
What’s included in this bundle?
✅The Little Red Hen (Required Skills - Vowel Teams)
✅The Mile Run (Required Skills - Consonant Digraphs NG & NK)
✅The Surprise Dinner (Required Skills - R-Controlled Vowels)
✅Chicken Little (Required Skills - Multisyllabic Words)
What is reader’s theater?
Reader’s theater is a reading activity where students are placed in small groups and perform a script aloud multiple times without any actions, props, or costumes. Each student reads one character’s lines, focusing on expression and fluency.
How does reader’s theater help build fluency?
Reader’s theater helps build fluency by giving students repeated, meaningful practice with a script. Research has shown that reading the same word multiple times helps move it from short term to long term memory.
To see if these scripts will be a good fit for your students, consider checking out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence.
Engaging, effective, and fun - these reader’s theater scripts are a fantastic way to boost fluency and reading confidence in young learners!
Please note: These scripts were taken from Foundational Phonics Units 5, 7, 8, and 9.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSSRF.2.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy
Bring the original realistic fiction story of The Surprise Dinner to life with this decodable three-page reader’s theater script! Perfect for building confidence in young readers, this script helps develop fluency and expressive reading, all while encouraging teamwork. With simple lines, it’s an ideal choice for classroom performances, reading centers, or small group practice.
And while this script was written for first graders nearing the end of the school year, it would also be a good fit for second graders beginning their school year.
What is reader’s theater?
Reader’s theater is a reading activity where students are placed in small groups and perform a script aloud multiple times without any actions, props, or costumes. Each student reads one character’s lines, focusing on expression and fluency.
How does reader’s theater help build fluency?
Reader’s theater helps build fluency by giving students repeated, meaningful practice with a script. Research has shown that reading the same word multiple
times helps move it from short term to long term memory.
Please note: This script is taken from the Science of Reading aligned Foundational Phonics Unit 8 which teaches students to read words with r-controlled vowel sounds.
Engaging, effective, and fun - The Surprise Dinner reader’s theater script is a fantastic way to boost fluency and reading confidence in young learners!
To see if this script will be a good fit for your students, consider checking out the prerequisite skills in the free Foundational Phonics Scope and Sequence.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
CCSSRF.2.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Waltzing Blossom Literacy