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123. Decodable Books vs Leveled Texts in Kindergarten
Feeling torn between leveled readers and decodables? There are strong opinions out there, but in this episode, I share the difference between the two and what I use in my classroom (and why). I also share my favorite decodable resources and how I use them during small groups and independent reading time.
In this episode I share:
The difference between decodable vs. leveled books
Why I stopped using leveled texts in small groups
How decodables build student confidence and support phonics instruction
When it’s okay to mix in leveled texts
How to match decodable texts to students' phonics skills…
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