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Kindergarten Phonics & Reading

A comprehensive, systematic phonics and early reading program grounded in the science of reading. Students develop phonological awareness, master the alphabet, decode CVC words and beyond, build fluency with decodable texts, and comprehend storiesβ€”all while celebrating literacy as God's gift that allows us to read His Word.

180Lessons
36Weeks
20Min/Day

Year-Long Goals

1

Develop full phonemic awareness: blend, segment, and manipulate phonemes in spoken words

2

Master all 26 uppercase and lowercase letters with their primary sounds and proper formation

3

Decode CVC words, consonant digraphs, and consonant blends with 90%+ accuracy

4

Read 50+ high-frequency words automatically and use them in context

5

Read decodable texts fluently with expression and comprehend story elements

6

Apply phonics skills to spell simple words and write sentences

7

Understand that reading God's Word is a precious gift and privilege

36-Week Scope & Sequence

Click any week to see daily lesson details.

Week 1Welcome to Reading: God's Gift of WordsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingPrint concepts and phonological awareness foundation
Materials:
  • Bible
  • favorite storybooks
  • name cards
  • rhythm instruments or hands for clapping
Day 1

The Book That Talks About God

Introduce the Bible as God's special book. Learn how to hold a book, identify the front cover, and understand that books tell us stories.

Book handling and print awarenesshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 2

My Name Is Special to God

Recognize own name in print. Discuss how God knows our names and calls us by name (Isaiah 43:1).

Name recognition and letter awarenesshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 3

Clapping for Jesus

Clap syllables in names and simple words. Sing songs with rhythmic clapping to celebrate God's creation.

Syllable awarenessgameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 4

Rhyme Time with Bible Friends

Listen to rhyming words in songs and stories. Identify rhyming pairs like 'cat/hat' and 'Noah/boa'.

Rhyme recognitiondiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 5

Reading Together, Growing Together

Practice tracking print left to right. Parent reads aloud while child follows along, understanding that words carry meaning.

Directionality and concept of wordread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 2Letters Are Building BlocksBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingAlphabet knowledgeβ€”introducing letters A-F
Materials:
  • alphabet chart
  • letter cards A-F
  • playdough or clay
  • picture cards for sorting
Day 6

A Is for Adam and Apple

Introduce letter A (uppercase and lowercase). Learn the short /a/ sound. Connect to Adam, the first person God created.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 7

B Is for Bible and Butterfly

Introduce letter B. Learn the /b/ sound. Form the letter with playdough and find B words in the room.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 8

C Is for Creation and Cat

Introduce letter C. Learn the /c/ sound. Discuss God's creation and sort pictures that begin with /c/.

Letter recognition and beginning sound sortinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 9

D Is for David and Dog

Introduce letter D. Learn the /d/ sound. Hear the story of David and identify /d/ words.

Letter recognition and sound associationdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 10

E and F: Exploring New Sounds

Introduce letters E and F. Learn short /e/ and /f/ sounds. Review A-F with a letter hunt game.

Letter recognition and sound reviewgameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 3More Letters, More SoundsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingAlphabet knowledgeβ€”introducing letters G-L
Materials:
  • letter cards G-L
  • magnetic letters
  • picture sorting mats
  • dry-erase board
Day 11

G Is for God and Goat

Introduce letter G. Learn the /g/ sound. Emphasize that God is the most important word that starts with G.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 12

H Is for Heaven and Hat

Introduce letter H. Learn the /h/ sound. Discuss heaven as our home with God someday.

Letter recognition and sound associationdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 13

I Is for 'I Am' and Igloo

Introduce letter I. Learn short /i/ sound. Connect to God's name 'I AM' (Exodus 3:14).

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 14

J Is for Jesus and Jump

Introduce letter J. Learn the /j/ sound. Celebrate Jesus' name and practice writing J.

Letter recognition, sound, and formationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 15

K and L: Kingdom and Love

Introduce letters K and L. Learn /k/ and /l/ sounds. Connect to God's kingdom and His love for us.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 4Continuing the Alphabet JourneyBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingAlphabet knowledgeβ€”introducing letters M-R
Materials:
  • letter cards M-R
  • alphabet song recording
  • letter formation worksheets
  • sensory tray with sand or salt
Day 16

M Is for Moses and Moon

Introduce letter M. Learn the /m/ sound. Hear about Moses and practice forming M in a sensory tray.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 17

N Is for Noah and Nest

Introduce letter N. Learn the /n/ sound. Discuss Noah's obedience to God.

Letter recognition and sound associationdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 18

O Is for Obey and Octopus

Introduce letter O. Learn short /o/ sound. Talk about obeying God and parents.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 19

P, Q, and R: Pray, Quiet, and Rejoice

Introduce letters P, Q, and R. Learn /p/, /kw/, and /r/ sounds. Connect to praying, being quiet before God, and rejoicing.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 20

Alphabet Review Celebration

Review letters A-R with songs, games, and letter matching. Celebrate progress with praise to God.

Letter recognition reviewgameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 5Finishing the AlphabetBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingAlphabet knowledgeβ€”introducing letters S-Z
Materials:
  • letter cards S-Z
  • alphabet puzzle
  • picture cards
  • letter stamps or stickers
Day 21

S Is for Savior and Sun

Introduce letter S. Learn the /s/ sound. Discuss Jesus as our Savior.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 22

T Is for Trust and Tree

Introduce letter T. Learn the /t/ sound. Talk about trusting God in all things.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 23

U Is for Understand and Umbrella

Introduce letter U. Learn short /u/ sound. Pray for understanding of God's Word.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 24

V, W, X: Victory, Word, and eXamine

Introduce letters V, W, and X. Learn /v/, /w/, and /ks/ sounds. Connect to victory in Jesus, God's Word, and examining Scripture.

Letter recognition and sound associationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 25

Y and Z: Yes to Jesus and Zacchaeus

Introduce letters Y and Z. Learn /y/ and /z/ sounds. Complete the alphabet and celebrate finishing all 26 letters!

Letter recognition and sound associationgameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 6Mastering the AlphabetBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingAlphabet review and automaticity
Materials:
  • full alphabet chart
  • letter tiles
  • alphabet bingo cards
  • letter formation practice pages
Day 26

Alphabet Parade

Review all 26 letters in order with the alphabet song. March and celebrate each letter.

Letter sequence and recognitiongameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 27

Uppercase and Lowercase Match-Up

Match uppercase letters to their lowercase partners. Practice recognizing both forms.

Letter matchinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 28

Sound Safari

Go on a 'safari' to find objects or pictures that begin with each letter sound. Review letter-sound correspondence.

Beginning sound identificationgameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 29

Writing Our Way Through the ABCs

Practice writing uppercase and lowercase letters with proper formation. Focus on letters in own name.

Letter formationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 30

Alphabet Bingo Bonanza

Play alphabet bingo to reinforce quick letter recognition. Celebrate mastery of the alphabet!

Rapid letter recognitiongameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 7Sounds in WordsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingPhonological awarenessβ€”initial sounds and rhyming
Materials:
  • picture cards
  • rhyming picture pairs
  • sound boxes
  • objects for sorting
Day 31

What's That First Sound?

Identify the first sound in spoken words. Sort pictures by their beginning sounds.

Initial sound isolationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 32

Rhyming with Bible Friends

Generate rhyming words for simple words. Play rhyming games with names like 'Paul/ball' and 'Ruth/truth'.

Rhyme productiongameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 33

Ending Sounds Exploration

Listen for and identify the last sound in words. Practice with simple CVC words.

Final sound isolationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 34

Middle Sound Mystery

Identify the middle (vowel) sound in simple words. Use sound boxes to segment words.

Medial sound isolationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 35

Blending Sounds Together

Practice blending onset and rime (c-at β†’ cat). Begin blending individual phonemes (/c/ /a/ /t/ β†’ cat).

Phoneme blendinggameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 8Taking Words ApartBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingPhonological awarenessβ€”segmenting and manipulating
Materials:
  • counters or tokens
  • Elkonin boxes
  • picture cards
  • letter tiles
Day 36

Stretching Words Like Rubber Bands

Segment words into individual phonemes. Use counters to represent each sound.

Phoneme segmentationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 37

Sound Swap Magic

Change one sound in a word to make a new word (cat β†’ hat). Practice phoneme substitution.

Phoneme substitutiongameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 38

Deleting Sounds

Remove a sound from a word to create a new word (sand β†’ sad). Practice phoneme deletion.

Phoneme deletionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 39

Adding Sounds to Build Words

Add a sound to the beginning or end of a word (at β†’ cat, run β†’ runt). Practice phoneme addition.

Phoneme additiongameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 40

Sound Superstars

Review all phonemic awareness skills: blending, segmenting, and manipulating. Celebrate being sound superstars!

Phonemic awareness reviewgameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 9Short A AdventuresBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding CVC words with short a
Materials:
  • letter tiles
  • CVC word cards
  • short a decodable book
  • whiteboard and markers
Day 41

Meet Short A

Introduce short a sound (/a/ as in apple). Identify short a in the middle of words.

Short vowel recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 42

Building -at Words

Build and read -at family words (cat, mat, sat, pat). Understand word families.

CVC decoding with short ahands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 43

The -an Family

Build and read -an family words (man, can, Dan, ran). Connect to 'man' in the Bible (Adam).

CVC decoding with short ahands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 44

More Short A Families

Explore -ap, -ad, and -ag word families. Read simple sentences with short a words.

CVC decoding with short ahands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 45

Short A Reading Fun

Read a decodable book featuring short a words. Practice fluency and comprehension.

Reading CVC words in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 10Short I InvestigationsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding CVC words with short i
Materials:
  • letter tiles
  • CVC word cards
  • short i decodable book
  • picture-word matching cards
Day 46

Introducing Short I

Learn short i sound (/i/ as in igloo). Identify short i in the middle of words.

Short vowel recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 47

The -it Family

Build and read -it family words (sit, hit, bit, pit). Practice blending and segmenting.

CVC decoding with short ihands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 48

The -ig and -in Families

Explore -ig (big, dig, pig) and -in (pin, win, sin) word families. Discuss sin and God's forgiveness.

CVC decoding with short ihands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 49

Short I Word Building

Mix and match letters to build various short i words. Write simple short i sentences.

CVC encoding and decodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 50

Short I Story Time

Read a decodable book with short i words. Retell the story and identify short i words.

Reading CVC words in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 11Short O ObservationsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding CVC words with short o
Materials:
  • letter tiles
  • CVC word cards
  • short o decodable book
  • sound boxes
Day 51

Discovering Short O

Learn short o sound (/o/ as in octopus). Identify short o in CVC words.

Short vowel recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 52

The -ot and -op Families

Build and read -ot (pot, hot, dot, got) and -op (top, hop, mop, pop) words.

CVC decoding with short ohands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 53

God Made the Fox

Explore -ox words (fox, box, ox). Read about animals God created.

CVC decoding with short ohands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 54

Short O Word Work

Practice reading and spelling short o words. Use words in simple sentences.

CVC encoding and decodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 55

Reading Short O Stories

Read a decodable book featuring short o. Discuss story elements and short o words.

Reading CVC words in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 12Short U UndertakingsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding CVC words with short u
Materials:
  • letter tiles
  • CVC word cards
  • short u decodable book
  • word sorting mats
Day 56

Understanding Short U

Learn short u sound (/u/ as in umbrella). Identify short u in CVC words.

Short vowel recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 57

The -ug and -un Families

Build and read -ug (bug, hug, mug, rug) and -un (sun, run, fun, bun) words. Thank God for the sun!

CVC decoding with short uhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 58

Short U Word Families

Explore -ut (cut, but, nut) and -up (cup, pup, up) words. Practice segmenting and blending.

CVC decoding with short uhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 59

Short U Spelling Practice

Spell short u words from dictation. Write sentences using short u words.

CVC encodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 60

Short U Reading Adventure

Read a decodable book with short u words. Answer comprehension questions.

Reading CVC words in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 13Short E ExplorationsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding CVC words with short e
Materials:
  • letter tiles
  • CVC word cards
  • short e decodable book
  • dry-erase boards
Day 61

Exploring Short E

Learn short e sound (/e/ as in elephant). Identify short e in CVC words.

Short vowel recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 62

The -et and -en Families

Build and read -et (pet, get, set, wet) and -en (pen, ten, hen, men) words.

CVC decoding with short ehands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 63

Short E Word Families

Explore -ed (bed, red, fed, led) and -eg (leg, beg, peg) words. Read about being 'led' by God.

CVC decoding with short ehands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 64

Short E Spelling and Writing

Practice spelling short e words. Write simple sentences with short e words.

CVC encodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 65

Short E Story Time

Read a decodable book featuring short e. Retell the story and identify short e words.

Reading CVC words in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 14Mixed Vowel MasteryBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding CVC words with all short vowels
Materials:
  • letter tiles
  • mixed vowel word cards
  • vowel sorting mats
  • decodable books
Day 66

Vowel Review Roundup

Review all five short vowel sounds. Sort words by their vowel sounds.

Short vowel discriminationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 67

Building Any CVC Word

Mix and match consonants and vowels to build various CVC words. Practice flexibility in decoding.

CVC decoding with mixed vowelshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 68

CVC Word Swap

Change one letter at a time to create new words (cat β†’ hat β†’ hot β†’ hop). Practice phoneme manipulation.

Phoneme substitution in CVC wordsgameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 69

Reading Mixed CVC Sentences

Read sentences containing CVC words with all short vowels. Focus on accuracy and comprehension.

Reading CVC words in contexthands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 70

CVC Celebration

Read a longer decodable story with mixed CVC words. Celebrate mastery of short vowel CVC words!

Reading fluency with CVC wordsread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 15High-Frequency Word HeroesBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingIntroducing first high-frequency words
Materials:
  • sight word flashcards
  • sentence strips
  • high-frequency word games
  • decodable readers
Day 71

Meeting 'The' and 'A'

Introduce sight words 'the' and 'a'. Practice reading them in sentences.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 72

Learning 'I', 'To', and 'Is'

Introduce sight words 'I', 'to', and 'is'. Use them in simple sentences about God's love.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 73

Adding 'And', 'We', 'My'

Introduce sight words 'and', 'we', and 'my'. Practice reading sentences with multiple sight words.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 74

More Sight Words: 'See', 'Go', 'Can'

Introduce sight words 'see', 'go', and 'can'. Play games to practice quick recognition.

High-frequency word recognitiongameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 75

Reading with Sight Words

Read decodable texts that include the 10 sight words learned. Focus on fluency.

Reading with high-frequency wordsread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 16More Sight Word StarsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingExpanding high-frequency word knowledge
Materials:
  • sight word flashcards
  • word building materials
  • sentence writing paper
  • sight word games
Day 76

Learning 'He', 'She', 'It'

Introduce sight words 'he', 'she', and 'it'. Use pronouns to describe Bible characters.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 77

Adding 'For', 'You', 'Said'

Introduce sight words 'for', 'you', and 'said'. Read simple Bible verses using these words.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 78

New Words: 'Was', 'Are', 'Have'

Introduce sight words 'was', 'are', and 'have'. Practice in sentences about God's creation.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 79

Sight Word Review Games

Review all 20 sight words learned so far with games like bingo, memory, and word hunts.

High-frequency word automaticitygameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 80

Reading Sight Word Stories

Read decodable books featuring the sight words learned. Track known words.

Reading with high-frequency wordsread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 17Digraph Discovery: SH and CHBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding words with sh and ch digraphs
Materials:
  • digraph word cards
  • letter tiles
  • decodable books with digraphs
  • picture cards
Day 81

Two Letters, One Sound: SH

Introduce the sh digraph (/sh/ as in ship). Understand that two letters make one sound.

Digraph recognition and decodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 82

Building SH Words

Build and read words with sh (shop, ship, shed, fish, wish, cash). Practice in sentences.

Decoding words with shhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 83

Introducing CH

Introduce the ch digraph (/ch/ as in church). Connect to going to church to worship God.

Digraph recognition and decodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 84

Reading CH Words

Build and read words with ch (chip, chop, chat, much, rich, lunch). Use in sentences.

Decoding words with chhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 85

SH and CH Story Time

Read a decodable book featuring sh and ch words. Identify digraphs in the text.

Reading words with digraphs in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 18Digraph Discovery: TH and WHBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding words with th and wh digraphs
Materials:
  • digraph word cards
  • letter tiles
  • decodable books with digraphs
  • sorting mats
Day 86

The TH Sound

Introduce the th digraph (voiced and unvoiced). Practice words like 'that', 'this', 'thin', 'path'.

Digraph recognition and decodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 87

Building TH Words

Build and read th words (them, then, with, math, bath). Use in sentences about thankfulness.

Decoding words with thhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 88

Introducing WH

Introduce the wh digraph (/wh/ as in when). Learn question words: who, what, when, where, why.

Digraph recognition and decodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 89

Digraph Sorting Fun

Sort words by their digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh). Practice reading mixed digraph words.

Digraph discriminationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 90

Digraph Story Adventure

Read a decodable book with all four digraphs. Discuss the story and find digraph words.

Reading words with digraphs in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 19The CK EndingBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding words with ck digraph
Materials:
  • ck word cards
  • letter tiles
  • decodable books
  • word building mats
Day 91

Meet the CK Team

Introduce the ck digraph at the end of words. Learn the rule: ck comes after a short vowel.

Digraph recognition and decodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 92

Building -ack and -ock Words

Build and read -ack (back, pack, sack, black) and -ock (rock, lock, sock, block) words.

Decoding words with ckhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 93

More CK Families

Explore -ick (pick, sick, kick, stick) and -uck (duck, truck, stuck, luck) words.

Decoding words with ckhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 94

CK Word Sentences

Read and write sentences using ck words. Practice spelling ck words from dictation.

Encoding and decoding ck wordshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 95

Reading CK Stories

Read a decodable book featuring ck words. Retell the story and identify ck words.

Reading words with ck in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 20Beginning Blends: L-BlendsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding words with initial l-blends
Materials:
  • blend word cards
  • letter tiles
  • picture cards
  • decodable books
Day 96

Blending with BL and CL

Introduce bl and cl blends. Build and read words like 'black', 'bless', 'clap', 'class'.

Decoding words with l-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 97

FL and GL Blends

Introduce fl and gl blends. Read words like 'flag', 'flip', 'glad', 'gloss'. Thank God for flags and gladness.

Decoding words with l-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 98

PL and SL Blends

Introduce pl and sl blends. Build words like 'plan', 'plot', 'slip', 'slam'.

Decoding words with l-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 99

L-Blend Practice

Mix and practice all l-blends. Sort words by their beginning blends.

Blend discrimination and decodinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 100

L-Blend Story Time

Read a decodable book featuring l-blend words. Celebrate reaching day 100!

Reading words with blends in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 21Beginning Blends: R-BlendsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding words with initial r-blends
Materials:
  • blend word cards
  • letter tiles
  • picture sorting mats
  • decodable books
Day 101

BR and CR Blends

Introduce br and cr blends. Build words like 'brag', 'brim', 'crab', 'crop'.

Decoding words with r-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 102

DR and FR Blends

Introduce dr and fr blends. Read words like 'drop', 'drum', 'from', 'frog'. Thank God for frogs!

Decoding words with r-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 103

GR and PR Blends

Introduce gr and pr blends. Build words like 'grin', 'grab', 'pray', 'prop'. Emphasize 'pray' and praying to God.

Decoding words with r-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 104

TR Blend

Introduce tr blend. Read words like 'trip', 'trap', 'trust', 'track'. Connect to trusting God.

Decoding words with r-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 105

R-Blend Reading

Read a decodable book with r-blend words. Identify and sort r-blends.

Reading words with blends in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 22Beginning Blends: S-BlendsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding words with initial s-blends
Materials:
  • blend word cards
  • letter tiles
  • decodable books
  • word building materials
Day 106

SC, SK, and SM Blends

Introduce sc, sk, and sm blends. Build words like 'scan', 'skip', 'skin', 'smell'.

Decoding words with s-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 107

SN and SP Blends

Introduce sn and sp blends. Read words like 'snap', 'snack', 'spin', 'spot'.

Decoding words with s-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 108

ST and SW Blends

Introduce st and sw blends. Build words like 'stop', 'step', 'swim', 'swift'. Discuss God's swift answers to prayer.

Decoding words with s-blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 109

Three-Letter Blends: SCR, SPR, STR

Introduce three-letter s-blends. Read words like 'scrap', 'spring', 'strip', 'strong'.

Decoding words with three-letter blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 110

S-Blend Stories

Read a decodable book featuring s-blend words. Practice fluency with blends.

Reading words with blends in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 23Ending BlendsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding words with final blends
Materials:
  • blend word cards
  • letter tiles
  • sound boxes
  • decodable books
Day 111

Final Blends: -ND and -NT

Introduce final blends -nd and -nt. Build words like 'hand', 'send', 'tent', 'went'.

Decoding words with final blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 112

Final Blends: -ST and -SK

Introduce final blends -st and -sk. Read words like 'best', 'just', 'ask', 'desk'.

Decoding words with final blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 113

Final Blends: -LT, -LK, -LP

Introduce final blends -lt, -lk, and -lp. Build words like 'melt', 'milk', 'help'. Emphasize 'help' and God's help.

Decoding words with final blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 114

Final Blends: -MP, -FT, -PT

Introduce final blends -mp, -ft, and -pt. Read words like 'jump', 'gift', 'kept'.

Decoding words with final blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 115

Ending Blend Reading

Read a decodable book with final blends. Identify and practice ending blends.

Reading words with final blends in contextread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 24Blends EverywhereBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding words with multiple blends
Materials:
  • blend word cards
  • letter tiles
  • decodable books
  • word sorting mats
Day 116

Words with Two Blends

Read words with both beginning and ending blends (blast, plant, trust, stand).

Decoding complex blend wordshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 117

Blend Review Sorting

Sort words by their beginning and ending blends. Review all blends learned.

Blend discriminationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 118

Spelling with Blends

Practice spelling words with blends from dictation. Write sentences with blend words.

Encoding words with blendshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 119

Blend Word Games

Play games to practice quick recognition and reading of blend words.

Blend automaticitygameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 120

Blend Story Celebration

Read a longer decodable story with many blend words. Celebrate blend mastery!

Reading fluency with blendsread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 25Fluency BuildersBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingReading with accuracy and expression
Materials:
  • decodable readers
  • fluency passages
  • expression cards
  • punctuation posters
Day 121

Reading Smoothly

Practice reading decodable texts smoothly without choppy pauses. Focus on accuracy.

Reading fluencyβ€”accuracyread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 122

Punctuation Power

Learn to notice and use punctuation marks (. ! ?) to guide expression while reading.

Reading with expressionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 123

Rereading for Fluency

Practice rereading familiar texts to build speed and smoothness. Track progress.

Repeated reading for fluencyhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 124

Partner Reading Fun

Practice partner reading with a sibling or parent. Take turns and encourage each other.

Partner reading fluencygameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 125

Expressive Reading Performance

Read a familiar story with expression and feeling. Perform for family members.

Reading with expressionread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 26Story Elements and ComprehensionBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingUnderstanding characters, setting, and events
Materials:
  • story books
  • comprehension graphic organizers
  • character puppets
  • drawing paper
Day 126

Who's in the Story?

Identify characters in stories. Discuss who the story is about and describe them.

Identifying charactersdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 127

Where Does It Happen?

Identify the setting of stories. Describe where and when the story takes place.

Identifying settingdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 128

What Happens in the Story?

Identify major events in a story. Sequence the beginning, middle, and end.

Identifying plot eventshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 129

Retelling Bible Stories

Practice retelling a familiar Bible story with all key details in order.

Story retellingdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 130

Drawing Story Elements

Draw pictures showing the characters, setting, and main events of a story.

Comprehension through illustrationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 27Asking and Answering QuestionsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingUsing question words to understand text
Materials:
  • story books
  • question cards
  • comprehension worksheets
  • Bible stories
Day 131

Who and What Questions

Ask and answer 'who' and 'what' questions about stories read. Practice with Bible stories.

Answering literal questionsdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 132

Where and When Questions

Ask and answer 'where' and 'when' questions. Identify settings and time in stories.

Answering literal questionsdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 133

Why Questions

Ask and answer 'why' questions to understand character actions and story events.

Making inferencesdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 134

How Questions

Ask and answer 'how' questions about story events and character feelings.

Deeper comprehensiondiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 135

Question Practice with Scripture

Practice asking and answering questions about a Bible passage. Deepen understanding of God's Word.

Comprehension of ScripturediscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 28Making ConnectionsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingConnecting text to self and other texts
Materials:
  • story books
  • connection graphic organizers
  • drawing paper
  • Bible stories
Day 136

Text-to-Self Connections

Connect stories to own life experiences. Discuss how stories remind us of things we've done or felt.

Text-to-self connectionsdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 137

Text-to-Text Connections

Compare two stories with similar themes, characters, or events. Identify similarities and differences.

Text-to-text connectionsdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 138

Connecting Stories to the Bible

Find connections between secular stories and Bible truths. Discuss how stories teach us about God's character.

Biblical connectionsdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 139

Comparing Characters

Compare characters from different stories. Discuss how they are alike and different.

Character analysishands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 140

My Connection Book

Create a book of connections made to stories read. Draw and write about connections.

Comprehension through writinghands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 29Building VocabularyBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingLearning and using new words
Materials:
  • vocabulary picture cards
  • context clue worksheets
  • word journals
  • story books
Day 141

Learning New Words from Stories

Identify unfamiliar words in read-alouds. Use pictures and context to determine meaning.

Vocabulary acquisitiondiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 142

Words That Describe God

Learn vocabulary words that describe God's character: loving, faithful, mighty, holy, merciful.

Biblical vocabularydiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 143

Synonyms: Words That Mean the Same

Learn that some words have similar meanings. Practice with pairs like happy/glad, big/large.

Synonym recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 144

Antonyms: Words That Are Opposite

Learn that some words are opposites. Practice with pairs like hot/cold, up/down, good/bad.

Antonym recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 145

Using New Words

Practice using new vocabulary words in sentences. Create a personal word journal.

Vocabulary applicationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 30More Sight WordsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingExpanding high-frequency word knowledge to 40 words
Materials:
  • sight word flashcards
  • sight word games
  • sentence strips
  • decodable readers
Day 146

Learning 'This', 'That', 'They'

Introduce sight words 'this', 'that', and 'they'. Practice reading them in sentences.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 147

Adding 'From', 'With', 'His'

Introduce sight words 'from', 'with', and 'his'. Use in sentences about God's gifts.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 148

New Words: 'Of', 'Had', 'But'

Introduce sight words 'of', 'had', and 'but'. Practice in reading passages.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 149

More Sight Words: 'Not', 'What', 'All'

Introduce sight words 'not', 'what', and 'all'. Review all 30+ sight words learned so far.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 150

Sight Word Review Games

Play games to practice quick recognition of 40 sight words. Celebrate progress!

High-frequency word automaticitygameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 31Final Sight Words PushBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingReaching 50 high-frequency words
Materials:
  • sight word flashcards
  • sight word sentences
  • decodable books
  • word games
Day 151

Adding 'When', 'Your', 'Out'

Introduce sight words 'when', 'your', and 'out'. Use in sentences about daily life.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 152

New Words: 'There', 'Were', 'Up'

Introduce sight words 'there', 'were', and 'up'. Practice reading fluently in context.

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 153

Final Four: 'One', 'Two', 'Who', 'Now'

Introduce the final sight words to reach 50: 'one', 'two', 'who', 'now'. Celebrate reaching the goal!

High-frequency word recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 154

Mastering All 50 Sight Words

Review all 50 high-frequency words. Practice reading them quickly and accurately.

High-frequency word automaticitygameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 155

Reading with Sight Words

Read decodable books that include many of the 50 sight words. Focus on fluency and comprehension.

Reading with high-frequency wordsread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 32Introduction to Long VowelsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingUnderstanding long vowel sounds
Materials:
  • long vowel picture cards
  • word cards
  • vowel sorting mats
  • decodable books
Day 156

Long A Says Its Name

Introduce long vowel concept: when a vowel says its name. Focus on long a sound.

Long vowel awarenesshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 157

Long I in Words

Introduce long i sound. Identify long i in words and contrast with short i.

Long vowel awarenesshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 158

Long O and Long U

Introduce long o and long u sounds. Practice identifying them in words.

Long vowel awarenesshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 159

Long E Sound

Introduce long e sound. Sort words by short e vs. long e sounds.

Long vowel awarenesshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 160

Short vs. Long Vowel Practice

Practice distinguishing between short and long vowel sounds. Sort and read words.

Vowel discriminationhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 33Magic E WordsBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingDecoding CVCe words with silent e
Materials:
  • CVCe word cards
  • letter tiles
  • magic e wands
  • decodable books
Day 161

The Magic E Rule

Learn the silent e rule: e at the end makes the vowel say its name. Practice with examples.

CVCe pattern recognitionhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 162

Building CVCe Words

Transform CVC words into CVCe words (cap β†’ cape, kit β†’ kite). Observe the vowel change.

Decoding CVCe wordshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 163

Reading Magic E Words

Read CVCe words in sentences and short passages. Practice fluency with magic e words.

Reading CVCe words in contexthands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 164

Spelling Magic E Words

Practice spelling CVCe words from dictation. Write sentences using magic e words.

Encoding CVCe wordshands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 165

Magic E Story Time

Read a decodable book featuring CVCe words. Identify and discuss the magic e pattern.

Reading fluency with CVCe wordsread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 34Review and CelebrateBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingReviewing all phonics skills learned
Materials:
  • review games
  • decodable books
  • assessment materials
  • celebration supplies
Day 166

CVC Word Review

Review reading and spelling CVC words with all short vowels. Play review games.

CVC word masterygameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 167

Digraph and Blend Review

Review all digraphs and blends learned. Sort and read words with these patterns.

Digraph and blend masteryhands-onπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 168

Sight Word Mastery Check

Review all 50 sight words. Practice reading them in sentences and stories.

High-frequency word masterygameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 169

Reading Fluency Showcase

Read favorite decodable books with fluency and expression. Share progress with family.

Reading fluencyread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 170

Phonics Skills Celebration

Celebrate all the phonics skills mastered this year! Review the journey from sounds to reading.

Year reviewgameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 35Reading for MeaningBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingComprehension and enjoying stories
Materials:
  • chapter books
  • comprehension questions
  • discussion guides
  • Bible stories
Day 171

Reading Longer Stories

Begin reading a longer chapter book or extended story. Discuss characters and setting.

Sustained reading and comprehensionread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 172

Predicting What Happens Next

Make predictions about what will happen next in the story. Confirm or revise predictions.

Making predictionsdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 173

Understanding the Main Idea

Identify the main idea of stories and passages. Distinguish main idea from details.

Main idea comprehensiondiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 174

Reading Bible Stories Independently

Practice reading simple Bible stories independently. Discuss what God teaches us through the story.

Independent reading of Scriptureread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 175

Sharing Favorite Stories

Share favorite stories read this year. Discuss why they are favorites and what was learned.

Comprehension and reflectiondiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Week 36Celebrating Literacy: God's GiftBibleMouse Kindergarten Phonics & ReadingReflecting on the year and looking ahead
Materials:
  • favorite books
  • reading certificates
  • Bible
  • celebration activities
Day 176

Reading God's Word Together

Read simple Bible verses together. Celebrate the ability to read God's Word!

Scripture readingread-aloudπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 177

Looking Back at Our Journey

Review the reading journey from day 1 to now. Look at early work and celebrate growth.

Reflection and growth mindsetdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 178

Reading Is a Gift from God

Discuss how literacy is a gift that allows us to read God's Word and learn about Him. Give thanks in prayer.

Biblical perspective on literacydiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 179

Setting Reading Goals

Set goals for summer reading and first grade. Talk about continuing to grow as a reader.

Goal settingdiscussionπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭
Day 180

Kindergarten Reading Celebration

Celebrate completing Kindergarten phonics and reading! Read favorite books, receive a certificate, and praise God for the gift of reading.

Celebration and thanksgivinggameπŸ“– Start BibleMouse Lesson 🐭

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