Hi, I’m Erin!
Science of Reading resources for kindergarten, first, and second grade teachers
Helping K-2 teachers turn the Science of Reading into practical classroom instruction. Find research-based lessons, routines, and resources for phonics instruction, reading small groups, and decodable books.
28 years in the classroom. I get it.
From the blog
Explore practical, research-based ideas for phonics instruction, reading small groups, decodable texts, word work, and classroom routines for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade teachers.
9 FREE Decodable Books
your students will actually want to read
You finished teaching the phonics lesson. Now you have to hunt for the perfect decodable book to match the skill you just taught. For every. single. lesson.
You can stop searching! Decodable books for every phonics skill are here. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade reading practice, small groups, centers, or independent reading.
Science of Reading Resources
for Real Primary Classrooms
Take the guesswork out of reading instruction with research-based resources for the primary grades, including phonics instruction, UFLI-aligned practice, decodable books, word work, and engaging activities. Perfect for whole-group instruction, reading small groups, centers, and independent practice.
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Teach
introduce the skill
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Practice
build it in small groups
3
Apply
read it in real text
4
Assess
check what stuck
What teachers are saying
"Amazing Resource. My students are excelling with these books and love to read them!"
Heather · 1st grade
"This is one of the best resources I’ve ever bought on TPT! These books make them excited to read every day. The illustrations are so cute and I love the back page warm up."
Intervention Teacher
· Kinder, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade
"I love that this uses the UFLI structure, but allows my students who need extra practice the practice that they need."
Brittany · 1st grade
"Clear, organized, just what I needed! I needed a one stop shop for my assessments, and this was perfect!"
Laura · 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade
"I absolutely love these decodables! They align with the phonics patterns so well and my students enjoy getting new book as we introduce each new pattern."
Michelle · 2nd grade
"Love everything about these! These books are fantastic! I love the colorful option, the back of the book is great for word work, and the stories are engaging."
Mallory · Kinder, 1st, 2nd Grade
Find what you're looking for
FREE Personal Sound Wall Chart & Chant
with UFLI-aligned pictures
Give every student their own alphabet sounds chart and sound wall chart, plus a chant to practice the sounds together. Tuck them in a folder so the sounds are always right at their fingertips.
Meet the teacher behind it
Hi, I'm Erin!
I'm the teacher and reading-research enthusiast/guru/geek behind Primary Playdate. I've been creating research-based resources since stepping into my first classroom in 1998. Today, I help primary teachers turn what we know about how children learn to read into practical, engaging instruction rooted in the Science of Reading.
Reels & Shorts
Quick phonics tips in under a minute
Songs, chants, and routines straight from my classroom. Watch here, then come say hi on Instagram!
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