first grade

  • This handwriting workbook is used to teach students how to form letters accurately and neatly. The lines on the pages coordinate with an illustration of a child’s “head, shoulders, knees and toes”. The “head, shoulders, knees and toes” method is a child-friendly guide for letter-sizing, and can incorporate kinesthetic learning as well. This book is available in three versions—one for boys, one for girls and one for both girls and boys—with gender specific illustrations, this handwriting book appeals to every student!
  • These handwriting worksheets present each upper- and lowercase letter of the alphabet in an oversized format. Students trace the letters on the page as they are learning the letters. This book is available in two versions—one for boys and one for girls—with gender specific illustrations. These worksheets are available only with purchase of the handwriting book.
  • Each flashcard in this keyring contains a letter of the alphabet on one side of the card, with the corresponding ABC Hint on the other side. These student-friendly flashcards include both upper- and lowercase letters, and are an excellent tool for quick review and practice of the ABC Hints!
  • The ABC Hints Book presents each letter of the alphabet with a colored picture hint embedded in the letter along with a corresponding story. Each picture hint is structured and designed to help students remember the letter’s shape and sound. Available as a cardstock spiral book for remedial teachers and as separate cardstock sheets for classroom display, the ABC Hints Book is practical for both classroom instruction and for quick and easy review.
  • This workbook introduces students to Kid in the Middle words (CVC words), Consonant Digraphs, and Blends. The book is comprised of three sections: Phonics Rules, Sight Words and Special Rules. Each skill is presented with activity pages and reading exercises, along with reading passages that combine the sight words and phonics skill of the week. These passages include repeated readings and chants, perfect for beginning readers. Other Workbooks:
  • This workbook familiarizes students with Ruling R (r-controlled) sounds and More Sounds (other vowel combinations) and is comprised of three sections: Phonics Rules, Sight Words and Special Rules. Activity pages and reading exercises are included in each section, along with reading passages that combine the sight words and phonics skill of the week. These passages are more advanced in skill and are composed as read-and-rhyme responsive poems. Other Workbooks:
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    Two flashcard sheets are provided for review of every skill presented in the ReadBright program, beginning with short vowel words through More Sounds (vowel combinations). The first sheet of cards focuses on the targeted skill while the second sheet provides a cumulative review of the skills mastered until that point. These cards help students master and retain the decoding skills they have been taught. The cards must be cut out from cardstock sheets.

    This item is included on all printable CDs.
  • This masterfully designed workbook is used to reinforce phonetic skills and help children learn to spell, while promoting proper handwriting skills. Each page is formatted to include sections for the dictation of isolated sounds, phonetically spelled words, sight words, and sentences. A terrific tool for practice and review, this dictation book is a critical element in improving students’ encoding skills! This book is available in three versions—one for boys, one for girls and one for both girls and boys—with gender specific illustrations.
  • ReadBright Decodable Readers Embark on an exciting reading journey with ReadBright’s Decodable Books (Kindergarten – Second Grade).  Four sets of meticulously crafted books designed to instill a love for reading. Supported by ReadBright’s effective structured literacy program, aligned with the latest Science of Reading research and incorporating key elements of the Orton Gillingham approach, this collection of little books provides young readers with an integral resource for practice and mastery of literacy skills.  Key Features: The decodable readers align to the systematic scope and sequence of the ReadBright program, and these books can be integrated with other reading programs or used independently as a valuable, freestanding resource to reinforce reading skills and promote fluency and comprehension. Engaging Stories: Enjoy 12-page storybooks that captivate with vibrant illustrations and interesting narratives. The books seamlessly integrate the skills, rules, and high frequency words taught at each level of the ReadBright program, making learning effective and enjoyable. Phonics Mastery: Each decodable reader is strategically formulated and scaffolded, containing only words and skills that students have already been taught, enabling repeated practice and learning progression. Level One targets foundational reading skills, focusing on CVC (Kid in the Middle) words, Digraphs, and Blends. Cumulative Learning: Skills are reinforced through cumulative learning. Each reader builds on earlier books, providing a continuous review of words and phonetic concepts. Comprehension Assessment: Comprehension questions at the end of each book ensure that early readers are comprehending the meaning behind the words. Drills for Reinforcement: Each book includes drills to reinforce featured phonics skills and previously taught high frequency words to solidify learning, ensuring mastery of foundational reading concepts. Ideal for:
    • Beginner Readers: Establishes foundational reading
    • ESL Learners: Assists in expanding vocabulary and enhancing overall literacy comprehension
    • Dyslexic Learners: Supports the sound-symbol connections through explicit, targeted phonics lessons
    • Older/Struggling Readers: Fills gaps in foundational reading skills, leading to fluency and confident reading 
    About the Author: Sara Gross, M.S.Ed. ReadBright was created by Sara Gross, M.S. Ed.,a nationally recognized expert with 30+ years in literacy education. Her innovative program, spanning diverse educational settings, instills foundational reading skills and a love for reading. Get other readers: Book 2       
  • The More Marvelous Hints Signs present vowel and letter combinations with graphic hints. These visual hints are embedded within groups of letters, so that they provide a thorough memory aid. These hints cover all skills taught in the ReadBright curriculum, beginning with Digraphs in Book One through More Sounds in Book Three. Designed as a cardstock spiral book for remedial teachers and as separate cardstock sheets for classroom display, the More Marvelous Hints is an effective tool for both classroom instruction and as a quick review.
  • Pyramid Reading facilitates both reading fluency and accuracy. The pyramids are arranged in a step-by-step layout, and are sequential and phonics-based. The different phonics rules are presented with clear, user-friendly coding, and the accompanying pictures further enhance students’ reading experience. These pyramids, which also appear in the ReadBright Phonics Workbooks, are consolidated in the Pyramid Reading Book for a quick review.

  • Sound Cards help students create words and are a fun, hands-on tool for teaching and reinforcing reading and writing skills. The set includes three categories of cards: consonant cards, vowel / vowel combination cards, and chunk cards. Each category is color-coded so that students can easily choose the necessary cards to form a word. Small and easy to manipulate, these cards can be used to develop and improve encoding and decoding skills. 

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