Are you looking for books that review phonetic reading rules?
Introduce them to these reading books for young readers
They provide levels of difficulty in books that challenge them
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BOB Books for the win!
If you know me, you know that I am a strong supporter of BOB Books for young readers. BOB Books Sets one to five are the normal go to books I use in my classroom for all children when introducing reading. They are great stories, increase gradually in difficulty, and provide just enough of a challenge for beginning readers.
I was first introduced to these early reading books when I was an Assistant Teacher in a Montessori classroom. I was intrigued by the simpleness of the books, yet the unique way the readers introduce and allow children to review, learn and implement key spelling rules in our language, and learn sight words in the process. There are plenty of other early reading books on the market that you could choose from, but I strongly recommend using the different levels of BOB books since they cover such a broad range of language and reading basics.
BOB Books for early readers
I faithfully used the first five sets of BOB Books in my classroom over the years, so I was super excited that I was able to review even more amazing BOB Books for children! If you would like to know exactly how I first introduce BOB Books, along with tips on teaching phonetic letter sounds, please feel free to check out that post in its entirety below.
Related post: Teaching young children to read the Montessori way
BOB Books are early reading books that provide beginning readers with the tools to review and learn new spelling and reading rules in our language. They can sound out words phonetically, be introduced to and learn sight words, practice blends, vowel pairs, long vowels, and other complex spelling and reading rules in BOB Books.
BOB Books Sight Words Boxed Sets
BOB Books Sight Words Kindergarten Boxed Set
In the first boxed set, BOB Books Sight Words Kindergarten Boxed Set comes with:
- 10 short vowel reader books
- 30 double sided flash cards
- 30 NEW sight words-3 in each book
These can be used as support with the other BOB books. The great thing about the Sight Words Kindergarten books and the Sight Words First Grade books is that both sets come with sight word cards that have sight words on one side and a sentence using the sight word on the other side! Score!
BOB Books Sight Words Kindergarten Boxed Set
Check out Book 1 of the Sight Words Kindergarten books in action!
BOB Books Sight Words First Grade Boxed Set
The BOB Books Sight Words First Grade Boxed Set comes with:
- 10 short vowel reader books
- 30 double sided flash cards
- 30 NEW sight words-3 in each book
Children will be able to practice reading skills, learn new, more complex sight words, and continue practicing the various rules of reading.
BOB Books Sight Words First Grade Boxed Set
Here is another old picture of a child in one of my classes reading Book 1 from the Sight Words First Grade book.
Related post: BOB Books: Workbooks and Reading Kit 1 for beginning readers
Why choose BOB Books?
BOB Books simply are great readers for young children beginning their reading journey. The books have great stories, cute pictures, and easy to love characters! BOB Books are a necessity in your classroom or homeschool as a part of your language and reading area. One of the most important things to consider when introducing a child to reading for the first time is that you follow the lead of the child. Making sure the foundation is set before introducing reading will ensure the child a great start for reading. Follow the development of the child, do not rush or push their process. Doing so may lead a child to not be successful and confident in their reading journey.
If you are unfamiliar with BOB Books, you can see what they offer young readers here. Check out some of my faves below!
Anitra J.
These are great books! We were given a set when the neighbor kids outgrew them and the kids love them!
I am always looking for educational gifts (along with fun too, but I think parents can appreciate something educational) for my friends who have older kids. I’m going to put these on my list of gift ideas. I’ll have to also remember these BOB books for when my two are getting closer to kindergarten.
I agree Audrey. Educational gifts are becoming more and more popular with parents these days!
We used Bob Books when my daughter was little! They were great for her learning to read. Now we are up to reading chapter books!
That’s great April! I am thinking of publishing a post related to chapter books for kids too!
No doubt Bob books are useful materials for children. Thank you for the information.
You’re welcome Cathy!
I will be homeschooling so Ive been looking for resources to teach reading. Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome Beth!
BOB books sound like fantastic books for emergent readers. My son is almost 3 now so I guess we are not very far from the Kindergarten set especially since he started showing some interest in the letters.
They are the best Cristina! Yes, your son will be ready before you know it, so keep BOB Books in mind!