READERS IN RHYME
Experience the charm of Readers in Rhyme. Designed for grades K-3, these 80 phonics readers are beautifully illustrated with restored vintage artwork. Each reader features color-coded phonograms and engaging stories written in rhyme, making reading enjoyable and memorable. With scripted lessons, a multisensory approach, and phonemic awareness exercises, this comprehensive program guarantees success in reading and beyond. Give your students the gift of reading success with Readers in Rhyme.
Readers In Rhyme: Classical Education Made Simple
At Classical School Solutions, we understand the challenges educators face in balancing preparation time with delivering effective lessons. That's why we designed Readers In Rhyme and their accompanying printable resources to offer ready-to-use lessons that are rooted in the science of reading.
Based on decades of research, the science of reading is not a specific program or method, but an approach to teaching reading that encompasses five foundational concepts that are essential in helping children become successful readers. These foundational pillars are:
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Phonemic Awareness - The ability to identify and play with individual sounds in spoken words.
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Phonics - Reading instruction on understanding how letters and groups of letters link to sounds to form letter- sound relationships and spelling patterns.
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Fluency - The ability to read words, phrases, sentences, and stories correctly, with enough speed, and expression.
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Vocabulary - Knowing what words mean and how to say and use them correctly.
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Comprehension - The ability to understand what you are reading.
Our resources are designed to support teachers who are using Readers in Rhyme and can be a helpful addition to your curriculum or used independently. Each level builds upon previously acquired skills and covers handwriting, grammar, phonics practice, poetry, copywork and read aloud suggestions for the class. Our goal is to be your partner in the classroom, allowing you to focus on what you do best – teaching.
*National Center on Improving Literacy (2022). The Science of Reading: The Basics. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Special Education Programs, National Center on Improving Literacy.
Key Features
Readers In Rhyme Language Arts
Level KA
Our Readers in Rhyme Level KA ELA curriculum takes a holistic approach to early literacy that focuses not only on phonics instruction, but also on developing other essential skills for reading such as auditory exercises, phonemic awareness activities, handwriting, and narration. Our comprehensive curriculum includes scripted lessons, nursery rhymes, and engaging activities that will keep your students excited about learning to read. With our curriculum, your student will be well on their way to becoming a confident, fluent reader. Concepts covered include all sounds of the first 26 phonograms (alphabet) and short vowel sounds.
300 pages.
Readers In Rhyme Language Arts
Level KB
Our Readers in Rhyme Level KB ELA curriculum continues a holistic approach to early literacy that focuses not only on phonics instruction, but continues developing the essential skills for reading such as auditory exercises, phonemic awareness activities, handwriting, and narration. Our comprehensive curriculum includes scripted lessons, nursery rhymes, and engaging activities that will keep your students excited about learning to read. Concepts covered include all sounds of the first 26 phonograms (alphabet), short vowel sounds and the phonograms EE, TH, SH, AR and CK.
300 pages.
Readers In Rhyme Language Arts
Level 1
Our Readers in Rhyme Level 1 ELA curriculum focuses on phonics instruction, reading, handwriting, and narration. Our comprehensive curriculum includes scripted lessons, nursery rhymes, picture study and engaging activities that will keep your students excited about learning to read. Concepts covered includes review of concepts taught in Level KA and KB. Introduction of phonograms OR, OO, WH, ER, IR, UR, WOR, EAR, OW, OU, OA, OE.
415 pages.
Readers In Rhyme Language Arts
Level 2
Our Readers in Rhyme Level 2 ELA curriculum focuses on phonics instruction, reading, handwriting, and narration. Our comprehensive curriculum includes scripted lessons, nursery rhymes, picture study and engaging activities that will keep your students excited about learning to read. Concepts covered includes review of concepts taught in Level 1. Introduction of phonograms AY, AI, OY, OI, EA, AW, AU, ED, CH, NG, TCH, EIGH, EY, EI.
414 pages.
Readers In Rhyme Language Arts
Level 3
Our Readers in Rhyme Level 3 ELA curriculum focuses on phonics instruction, reading, handwriting, and narration. Our comprehensive curriculum includes scripted lessons, nursery rhymes, picture study and engaging activities that will keep your students excited about learning to read. Concepts covered includes review of concepts taught in Level 2. Focus on phonograms IE, IGH, EW, EU, DGE, KN, GN, GU, PH, WR, OUGH, TI, SI, CI and thorough review of all 72 phonograms.