Reading Rods Readers A Play Day Author:Mary Beth Spann Reading Rods Readers are the perfect tools to introduce and enhance skills for all children. These unique, manipulative-based readers cover all the fundamental reading components young children need in order to achieve reading success. Each book focuses on an essential phonetic skill, presented in an engaging story. In addition, irresistible ... more »illustrations provide visual clues and bring each story to life.
This book focuses on the bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, and sl initial consonant blends. As children learn about these blends, they will enjoy this story about several things that are happening throughout the course of the day.
In addition to the manipulative-based activity on this page, you will find several Reading Rods follow-up activities at the end of the story, beginning on page 17. These activities provide extra practice with spelling, sentence building, comprehension, and other essential skills. By completing these activities, children will further their understanding of the material and strengthen their reading skills. Lists of focus words, sight words, and a total word count are included for your reference. All of these componenets can be used as starting points for further instruction. Reading Rods Readers are a truly comprehensive reading experience suitable for all beginning readers.« less