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​Reading Fluency and Comprehension Resources 

Reading programs are essential to building fluency, but enrichment materials can make all that hard work much more fun.  On this page you'll find various ideas for bringing joy to your child's journey.  You'll also find suggestions for various aids to help you teach your child.

Note:  This page is a work-in-progress.  Feel free to email your own ideas, too!

Tools and Aids

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Mark My Time Bookmark (mark-my-time.com/) --great for timing reading practice!
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Magnetic Letters and Numbers
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Reader's Handbook, published by GreatSource--yes, this is a book generally marketed to schools, but it's also a fantastic tool for you!  Available in elementary, middle school and high school editions, this is an incredibly rich resource for helping you improve your reading and study skills. Definitely a must-have!  

Leap Reader Reading and Writing System--This is an interactive reading supplement with a "magical" pen!

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Reading guides -- Help your beginning reader keep track of his place on the page!

Enrichment & Fun Stuff

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Superscope Storyteller books and cassette tapes--Yes, these are vintage, and yes, the acting is eyebrow-raising at times, but I loved them so much as a child that I just have to share.  In fact, they are what made me a reader!
Silly Sentences game (DK Games)


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Word for Word Game -- Phonics Word Building (Learning Resources)



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​Literati book clubs for children -- 
https://literati.com/

Beloved Beginning Readers Books

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P.D. Eastman books



​Dr. Seuss books


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​Syd Hoff books



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​Henry and Mudge books
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  • Home
    • About OUAP
    • About Charitable Donations
  • Learn
    • Mentoring/Tutoring
    • The Denim Beret Writing Program >
      • Praise for The Denim Beret
      • Is The Denim Beret right for your student?
      • Tuition and Registration
      • About Before Papers Come Paragraphs (Level 1) >
        • BPCP (Level 1) Scope-and-Sequence
        • BPCP Parent-led Lessons (Beta-test)
        • BPCP (Level 1) Feedback Form
      • About Before Epics Come Essays (Level 2) >
        • BECE (Level 2) Scope-and-Sequence
        • BECE (Level 2) Parent-led Lessons (Beta-test)
        • BECE (Level 2) Feedback Form
      • About Before College Comes Craft (Level 3) >
        • BCCC (Level 3) Scope-and-Sequence
        • BCCC (Level 3) Parent-led Lessons (Beta-test)
        • BCCC (Level 3) Feedback Form
    • About Grammar Matters >
      • GM Live Intensives
      • GM Independent Study
    • About Before Great Books Course >
      • BGB Live Intensive
    • Other Recommended Courses >
      • Literature
      • Academic Writing
      • Creative Writing
      • Grammar/Style
      • Spelling/vocabulary
      • Reading/Literacy
  • Experience
    • Mrs. B's Show and Tell
    • Reading
    • Literature
    • Writing
  • Cheri's Page
  • Books and Resources
  • Contact Me