April 24th, 2015

FirstieReaders

Tara West

Hello and thank you so much for stopping by today!  I am so thrilled to be able to share my new FirstieReaders fiction and nonfiction readers.  I will do a mix of typing and videos!  I hope not to repeat myself a ton!  If you are curious about starting guided reading, have taught guided reading for 20 years or are thinking to yourself, “What is guided reading?”  Well, I feel that this post will be intriguing for all of those levels and then some!


The FirstieReaders program follows the same formatting of KindReaders!  The differences?  The rigor in the lesson plan and the student materials!

Here is a video that walks you through level E!

A look at the 2 day lesson plan for each book!


Each book also has a matching running record!

The Firstie set has the vocab cards but they also have the matching definition cards!


You also have the option to have kiddos complete a “think and define” sheet for vocabulary words!


Included with each book is a “break it down” graphic organizer!


Writing and comprehension go hand in hand!  The included think & writes are perfect for that!

On day two you have the option for a two-sided comprehension quiz or one-sided!


All of the books include an interactive format!

All of the student materials are available in color and b/w as well for your convenience!


Also included are Spanish versions of all student materials!

Below is an overview of the books includes in the nonfiction Level E FirstieReaders!                                                                 

  Snag all 4 levels bundled by clicking HERE or on the image below!

What is included? Give me the SHORT version!

– 40 easy readers (printable and INTERACTIVE FORMATS) *OFFERED IN SPANISH AS WELL
– 40 scripted lesson plans
– 40 INTERACTIVE books
– LOTS more— see below!

What is included for each book?

– 10 simple “print and teach” scripted lesson plans
– 10 running records for the
– 10 easy readers (black/white AND color)
– 10 INTERACTIVE ENGLISH READERS
– 10 INTERACTIVE SPANISH READERS
– Picture cards and definition cards for all themes
– “Think and Writes” for each book
– “Think and Comprehend” sheets for each book
– “Think and Comprehend” quizzes for each book
– “Think and Define” sheets with mini printable pictures for each book
– “Break it Down” graphic organizer for each sheet
– Color and Black/White versions of the student materials


We are now going to switch gears to FICTION FirstieReaders Level E!

Here’s a look at that two day lesson plan!

A closer look at the included and (optional) running record!Along the same lines as above… each book includes a “retell it” graphic organizer!
Included “Think and Writes” for each book’s comprehension follow-up!

For the comprehension quiz you have the option for a two-page or one-page quiz!

All book are available in color and black/white!

All student materials are available in Spanish!


 For each book there is an interactive version— English and Spanish!  The interactive book can be used on any device that uses Microsoft Powerpoint!


If you are interested in trying Fiction FirstieReaders,  you try it for FREE!!!!  I’ve compiled all of the material for Level E, The Big Touchdown!  You can click HERE to download or on the image below!  Note that this is a zipped file and will most likely need to be downloaded on a computer!

Let’s cruise onto Level F fiction FirstieReaders!

A look at the 2 day lesson plan!


A look at the “Think and Write” for building comprehension!


Write, write, write… that’s when we’ll know that “have it”  You can choose between the written comprehension quiz or bubble quiz!

All books are available in color, B/W and interactive formats!

All student materials are available in Spanish!

  Snag all 4 levels bundled by clicking HERE or on the image below!

What is included? Give me the SHORT version!

– 80 easy readers (printable and INTERACTIVE FORMATS) *OFFERED IN SPANISH AS WELL
– 80 scripted lesson plans
– 80 INTERACTIVE books
– LOTS more— see below!

What is included in the bundle?

– 80 simple “print and teach” scripted lesson plans
– 80 running records for the
– 80 easy readers (black/white AND color)
– 80 INTERACTIVE ENGLISH READERS
– 80 INTERACTIVE SPANISH READERS
– Picture retell cards
– “Think and Writes” for each book
– “Think and Comprehend” sheets for each book
– “Think and Comprehend” quizzes for each book
– “Retell It” graphic organizer for each sheet
– Color and Black/White versions of the student materials

Thanks so much for stopping in today to hear more about my readers!  Have a super week!

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Tara West Teacher & Author

Tara West is a dedicated educator and the founder of Little Minds at Work, an educational platform designed to provide teachers with creative and engaging resources for early childhood education. With a focus on developing innovative lesson plans, classroom strategies, and activities, Tara brings her passion for teaching to life, empowering teachers to foster meaningful learning experiences for their students.

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