It is difficult to find science readers for the primary grades. Usually, the text in the books is either too hard or too easy. I always seem to make it work by either summarizing the text or supplementing during our discussion, but I needed something more.
In order to help meet my need, and hopefully the needs of others, I made my own readers. The text is still a little challenging, but I wanted the books to have sufficient content for my first graders. I still provide more information as we go through the pages, but the books provide enough information that students can continue to refer back to them to remember what they have learned.
One thing that I have found with readers is that anytime my students have their own personal reader, they always seem to learn the words or at least remember what the pages say. As they revisit the books over and over (independently, with a partner, or with family) they become more proficient with the words in the book. Even my non-reading students seem to gain confidence in reading these books.
One thing that I have found with readers is that anytime my students have their own personal reader, they always seem to learn the words or at least remember what the pages say. As they revisit the books over and over (independently, with a partner, or with family) they become more proficient with the words in the book. Even my non-reading students seem to gain confidence in reading these books.
The science readers include sample discussion ideas for the teacher. The books vary in length but are about 7-10 pages. There are two copies per page, which makes printing and assembling the books easy.
I have made these science readers available at my TpT Store. I've included the links below if you are interested in them. The books are available individually or as a bundle. I also have a YouTube video for the bat reader if you would like to check that out.
I have made these science readers available at my TpT Store. I've included the links below if you are interested in them. The books are available individually or as a bundle. I also have a YouTube video for the bat reader if you would like to check that out.
