Book 22: Mat in the Sun Review Words sun - Decodable them - Special Word us - Decodable what - Special Word Plot Summary Mat settles down for an afternoon in the sun with a book and some refreshments Sis joins him and they both doze off. While they are sleeping ants arrive. Mat and Sis wake up in time to stop the ant from taking their food. Then they invite the ants to join them for some cool lemonade. 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.

Book 23: Run, Feet, Run New Sounds /r/ /ee/ New Words feet - Decodable fun - Decodable run - Decodable Plot Summary Mit has fun running with a pair of stilts which have feet on them. When Mit sees Sam in the distance, he runs and climbs a tree to hide. The big feet hang down from the branches of the tree and frighten Sam and Sis. The stilts slip and Mit falls from the tree. Then all three animals have fun running and jumping. 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 29 - Mat Did It New Words in Book 29: mud Story Summary: Ann the Giraffe hangs freshly washed sheets on the line. Mat the Rat decides to play in the mud. He splatters mud all over the sheets. Sam, Mit, and Ed are watching. It takes Ann quite a while to find out who is muddying her sheets, as Mat slyly accuses each of his friends of the deed. Finally Mat is caught and punished. 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 31: Sell the Shell Review Words sand, sell, shell - decodable Plot Summary Mit and Sam find a shell at a beach. Mit tries to sell the shell. Angry at Mit, Sam fills a bag with sand to sell, and sets up right next Mit. Both Sam and Mit try to sell their wares to Mat, but he refuses to buy. Instead, the rat tricks them with some apples and while they are eating, he takes the shell and sand for himself. 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 28: Ed and the Sheet New Words fill, sheet, shut - decodable Plot Summary Ed and Baby make a net and a sheet into a tent. They fill the tent with toys and food. The other animals bring more food and want to crowd into the tent. Ed tries to shut the tent but it collapses. Baby Bear, Mat, Nan, and Mit pick up the food and continue the picnic. Ed uses the net and sheet to take a nap. 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 27: Ann is Sad New Words net. ran, sad, no - decodable Plot Summary Mat the Rat decides to fool Ann the Giraffe by hiding underwater in a diving siut. Ann, in the boat, is sad without Mat. She lowers a fishing net into the water. Mat puts an octopus in the net. Ann pulls up the net, and, on seeing the octopus, is sadder. Next Mat puts himself into the net. Ann pulls and pulls but the net is too heavy. Ed and Mit come to her rescue. When the net is hauled out and Mat appears, Ann is no longer sad. She is pleased to see Mat. 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.

Book 19: Sis in a Mess Review Words fell - Decodable mess - Decodable Plot Summary The animals are on their way to a birthday party for Baby Bear. They forget Sis whose gift is a flower. The party begins without Sis. Baby Bear is pleased with his big new ball. When Sis appears, she is angry and upsets everything by bouncing the ball. Mat teaches her a lesson by overturning a cup of tea on her. Finally, all the animals settle down and have a good time. 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.

Book 17: We Will See For more I See Sam TES Reading resources, please visit http://www.ISeeSam.Online New Sounds /w/ /l/ New Words we - Special Word will - Decodable with - Special Word Plot Summary Ann, Sis, Mit, Sam and Mat go for a boat ride. Soon, each one gets bored and finds a better place to sit than in the boat. Only Ann the Giraffe is left in the boat. She wonders where she can find a new place to sit. A lemonade-sipping alligator invites Ann to join him in the water. Now Ann is happy, because she has found a place to sit with a friend. 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 20: Nat Sits New Words fit - Decodable Nat - Decodable Plot Summary One day Nat the Baby Kangaroo falls out of his mother’s pouch and hops off on his own. Mama Kangaroo does not know her baby is missing until she goes to show him to Sam. When Sam finds Nat hopping along with Sis, Mama Kangaroo is very happy. She makes sure that her baby will not get lost again. 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.

Book 12: It Is Ann New Sounds /n/ New Words Ann - Decodable this - Special Word Plot Summary Mat the Rat introduces Ann the Giraffe to the other animals. Ann has a hat, and the animals all think it would be fun for Sis to sit in it. When she does, the hat falls and lands on Mat. Mat cannot see with the hat over him, but he tries to guess who is standing next to him. He cannot guess, however, and his friends finally have to tell him that it is Ann. 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.

Book 10 Sis New Word is - /i/ /s/ Plot Summary Sis the Snake is asleep on a hollow log when Mit the Chimp awakens her. Mit has an apple which he teases Sis with and then the chase begins. Over and through the hollow log they both go until Sis is tangled in a knot. Mit kindly untangles her and then they sit together sharing the apple. 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.

Book 13: Ann and Nan New Sounds /d/ New Words and - Decodable Nan - Decodable Plot Summary Ann the Giraffe is in the forest wearing a fancy hat with a flower on it. Ann sits under a tree and falls asleep. Mit and Nan the Parrot meet in the same tree, see the flower and discover the hat. They are unaware that the hat belongs to Ann who remains asleep below. When Ann awakens, she is startled to see Nan in her hat. Ann gets her hat back and all the animals nap under the tree. 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.

Book 14: Nan and the Man New Words a - Special Word man - Decodable the - Special Word Plot Summary Mit makes a snowman. Nan watches but the snowman has no face. Nan flies away. She returns with a carrot for the snowman’s nose, then coal for his eyes and a stick for his mouth. Then the final touch—a hat! Ann is angry when she sees her hat on the snowman. Nan suggests that a bucket can be used instead of the hat. The bucket makes the snowman complete. 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.

Book 11: Sam Sat New Word sat - Decodable Plot Summary Mat has finished making a canoe and wants to try it out. Sam wants to try it out, too, but when he tries to sit in the canoe, it tips over. Mat and Sam fight over the canoe and they both end up in the water. Mat and Sam finally solve the problem by having Mat sit on Sam’s head. 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.

Book 9: Sit on It New Sounds /o/ New Words sit - decodable /s/ /i/ /t/ on - decodable /o/ /n/ Plot Summary Mat is pulling a wagon when he first meets Mit, then Sis, and then Sam. Each of Mat’s friends wants a ride in the wagon. Mat gives Mit and Sis a ride, but when Sam tries to get in too, the wagon breaks and Mat gets angry. Sam salvages a board from the wagon and carries the others to the beach on it. There, they all play in the water on their new “surfboard.” 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.

*** Now including PowerPoint Presentation - full of additional activities! *** Book 1 I See Sam is the first book in a 52 book series from . We offer a range of different version of this book (Book 1 I see Sam), so that everyone can make full use of these fabulous books. I have a long list of different teaching resources I could add to make this series really exciting for kids. I am planning to provide lots of free resources, as well as some paid-for items. If you like my resources, please share them with others. Story Summary: In his encyclopedia, Mat the Rat discovers a picture of a real lion and learns many things about lions. Mat sees what a real lion looks like, where he lives and what he eats. Mat is so excited that he wants his friend Sam, who is a lion, to read about the lions too. New Sounds in Book 1 /a/ /m/ /s/ /ee/ New Words I, see Sam The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in Book 1 I see Sam in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books. Book 1 I see Sam has questions at the end to help students to deepen their knowledge about the story. In addition, as I was experimenting with my own son, I discovered by creating simple certificates for every book he successfully read, he became a wonderfully motivated reader. Of course, what works well for my son, might also work for your child, and so I thought I would add the same certificates to each reading pack to help motivate every child to reach their real potential.

Book 7 Meet Mit New Word meet Long /e/ Plot Summary One day Mit discovers Sam taking a nap. Mit wants to introduce himself formally to Sam and tries to awaken Sam. When Sis comes along, they both try to rouse Sam, but Sam sleeps on. Sam finally does wake up, but he is in a very grumpy mood — at least until he meets Sis. 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.

Book 3 See Sam *** Now includes a PowerPoint Presentation of the Book!!!**** I have added lots of new and exciting teaching ideas to get more out of every book. As well as the book, you should also always use these highly motivational reading certificates. In my experience, children enjoy reading and collecting these certificates. It is also a nice way of showing their parents that their students have become active readers! See Sam is the third book in the series of beginning readers. The students start to read a longer story. Sam falls down a hole and Mat rescues him. I think this would be perfect for anyone wanting to do role playing with the class. New Word in Book 3: am Phonics sounds explored: short /a/, /m/, /s/, long /i/, long /e/ The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in the book in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books. Story Summary: Sam the Lion is reading a book while walking towards a hole. He ignores his friend Mat the Rat, who is trying to warn him. Sam disappears. Mat is not sure what has happened and yells for Sam. Sam yells back from down in the bottom of the hole. Finally, Mat rescues Sam with a lowered shovel.

Book 2 Sam is the second book in the series of beginning readers out of a total of 52 books. This is just the start of an exciting, growing reading scheme. If you click here, you can buy my I can see Sam flashcards and display board - it is a great of way of filling a whole wall with both their favourite I can see Sam characters, along with all the different words they will be covering in the series. Reviewed Sounds in Book 2 /a/, /m/, /s/, long /e/, long /i/ Review Words I, see, Sam Story Summary: Mat the Rat gives Sam the Lion a cape and a crown. When Sam wears them, he thinks he can do anything he wants. He sees a calf and decides to play “bullfighter.” It is Sam, however, who gets caught in the cape. Mat helps untangle Sam, and Sam once more is king of the jungle. The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in the book in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books. The original book was in the public domain, but I have worked incredibly hard to clean the images and make the teaching resources relevant to modern students.

Book 4 See Me New Word in Book 4: me The books begin at a very simple level and gradually introduce new sounds and words. The books should be read in order, because the sounds and words in each book build upon those learned in previous books. It is important that students master each book before moving on to the next. Each new word throughout the program is repeated at least 5 times in the book in which it first appears and 5 more times in the next 10 books. Story Summary: Mat the Rat keeps shouting to Sam to look at him, but all Sam wants to do is sleep. Mat finally wakes up Sam by beating a big drum. Sam is very mad and chases Mat away. This book is part of the SWRL series of books called I see Sam.