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📖 Understanding decodable books

What Are Decodable Readers?

Decodable readers are books written using controlled text so children can practise the phonics knowledge they have already learned.

Rather than depending heavily on pictures or guessing unfamiliar words, beginning readers can use their knowledge of letter sounds, blending and phonics patterns to work through the text.

The Junior Learning decodable books stocked by Teach Me Toys use controlled text and introduce letter sounds progressively. Their fiction library includes 72 titles across six phases.

Junior Learning

Decodable Readers: Phases 1–6

The six phases move progressively through early sound awareness, phonics, blending, vowel sounds and spelling.

01

Phonemic Awareness

Speaking & Listening

02

Letter Sounds

Building knowledge of individual letter sounds.

03

Phonics

Beginning to blend and decode words.

04

Blends

Practising consonant blends in words.

05

Vowel Sounds

Progressing into increasingly complex vowel sounds.

06

Spelling

Working with spelling patterns and word endings.

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Not sure which phase to choose? Start with the phonics knowledge the child has already been taught rather than choosing purely by age. When possible, ask their teacher which sounds or phonics patterns they are currently working on.

Choose a reading style

Fiction vs Non-Fiction Decodable Readers

Both styles can provide valuable decoding practice. The best choice may simply be the type of reading that keeps the child interested.

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Fiction

Fiction decodable readers give children opportunities to practise decoding through characters, stories and imaginative situations.

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Non-Fiction

Non-fiction decodable readers combine phonics practice with factual topics and real-world information.

There isn't a need to choose one type exclusively. Children who enjoy different topics may be more motivated by different styles of reading, so offering both fiction and non-fiction can provide variety while continuing to practise decoding skills.

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Decodable Readers for Schools & Classrooms

Build your classroom literacy resources with decodable readers for schools, phonics practice, small-group reading, classroom libraries and home-reading programs.

Teach Me Toys supplies educational resources to schools and educators across Australia, with individual phase sets as well as larger decodable reader libraries available.

Whether you're building a new decodable reading collection or adding books for a particular phonics stage, browse the range above or contact us if you need help choosing suitable resources.

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Decodable Readers for Home Reading

Help Your Child Practise Reading at Home

Decodable books can give children another opportunity to practise the same phonics knowledge they are learning at school.

Start with books containing sounds and patterns your child already knows. Successful practice with an appropriately matched book can help children experience the satisfaction of decoding words for themselves before gradually progressing to more complex text.

If you're unsure where to begin, ask your child's teacher what phonics stage they are currently working on and use the phase guide as a starting point.

Quick phase guide

Which Decodable Readers Should I Buy?

Start with what the child is currently learning rather than selecting solely by age.

1

Just beginning sound awareness?
Start around Phase 1.

2

Learning individual letter sounds?
Look at Phase 2.

3

Beginning to blend and decode words?
Explore Phase 3.

4

Working with consonant blends?
Look at Phase 4.

5

Learning increasingly complex vowel sounds?
Explore Phase 5.

6

Progressing into spelling patterns and endings?
Look at Phase 6.

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Building a broader school reading library?
A complete Fiction or Non-Fiction Library may be more practical than buying individual phases separately.

FAQs

What are decodable readers?


Decodable readers are books containing controlled text that allows beginning readers to practise phonics patterns and letter sounds they have already learned.

What are decodable readers used for?


They are commonly used to give children opportunities to practise decoding, blending and applying their developing phonics knowledge while reading connected text.

What age are decodable readers for?


Choose decodable readers according to the child's reading and phonics stage rather than age alone. The Junior Learning range includes phases designed for different levels of phonics development, and Teach Me Toys also stocks Hi-Lo decodable options intended for older developing readers.

Are decodable readers the same as phonics books?


“Phonics books” is often used broadly for books supporting phonics learning. Decodable readers are more specifically written so the text corresponds closely with phonics knowledge the reader has been taught.

Do you sell complete decodable reader libraries?


Yes. Teach Me Toys stocks larger Junior Learning decodable reader libraries as well as individual phase sets. Your existing Fiction Library contains 72 titles across six phases.

Can schools order decodable readers from Teach Me Toys?


Yes. Schools and education organisations can purchase learning resources from Teach Me Toys and use your School Orders process for eligible orders.

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