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How to Get Started With Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs

1. Open Your Boxes of Decodable Books

Start by assigning each student a pack that matches their phonics needs. Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ come in three different skill levels, each targeting key phonics skills:

  • Beginning of the Year: CVC Review
  • Middle of the Year: Beginning & Ending Blends
  • End of the Year: Final E & R-Controlled Words

Use the extra labels provided to personalize each pack with students' names for easy distribution.

1. Open Your Boxes of Decodable Books

Start by assigning each student a pack that matches their phonics needs. Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ come in three different skill levels, each targeting key phonics skills:

  • Beginning of the Year: CVC Review
  • Middle of the Year: Beginning & Ending Blends
  • End of the Year: Final E & R-Controlled Words

Use the extra labels provided to personalize each pack with students' names for easy distribution.

2. Distribute Packs and Engage Students

Give each student:

Teachers can choose how to distribute packs. Here are some suggestions:

  • Get your students excited! Let them know they’re receiving a special gift that will help them become stronger readers.
  • Encourage students to open their packs at the same time and take a few moments to explore their new books together.

2. Distribute Packs and Engage Students

Give each student:

Teachers can choose how to distribute packs. Here are some suggestions:

  • Get your students excited! Let them know they’re receiving a special gift that will help them become stronger readers.
  • Encourage students to open their packs at the same time and take a few moments to explore their new books together.

3. Keep Students Reading at Home!

Send packs home with students so they can practice reading with their family members and caregivers.

Schools have the flexibility to send the packs individually or together, based on their preference.

Encourage families and caregivers to use the Learning Together Resources in our Family and Caregiver Hub to support their child's literacy growth!

3. Keep Students Reading at Home!

Send packs home with students so they can practice reading with their family members and caregivers.

Schools have the flexibility to send the packs individually or together, based on their preference.

Encourage families and caregivers to use the Learning Together Resources in our Family and Caregiver Hub to support their child's literacy growth!

Access Family and Caregiver Hub

Distribution FAQs for Iowa Teachers

Iowa Teacher Hub

FAQ

Each Take-Everywhere Literacy Pack™ includes:

  • 2 Packs of 10 Science of Reading decodables personalized for each student so you can distribute to students whenever you choose!
  • A custom backpack so students can take their books everywhere.
  • Video lessons in multiple languages that reinforce phonics. Families and caregivers can scan the QR code on each decodable to watch a fun phonics video unique to every book!
  • Writing pages to strengthen the reading-writing connection.
  • Research-based activities that motivate students to keep reading.
  • Personalized letter from the Iowa Department of Education to build relationships with families and caregivers.
  • Family and caregiver letter to support reading at home.

You can distribute packs based on your students’ needs.

There are three categories of Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ focusing on different phonics skills for first-grade reading development. Each pack will be labeled with its target phonics skill listed below. 

NOTE: The packs’ labels do not include level descriptions—this information is just for administrators and teachers.

Start by assigning each student a pack that matches their phonics needs. Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ come in three different skill levels, each targeting key phonics skills:

  • Beginning of the Year: CVC Review
  • Middle of the Year: Beginning & Ending Blends
  • End of the Year: Final E & R-Controlled Words

Use the extra labels provided to personalize each pack with students' names for easy distribution.

You do not need to return them. Feel free to keep all books you received and redistribute them as you see fit.

We are sorry to hear there was an issue. Please contact us at iowa@justrightreader.com and we'll try to make it right.

Visit our Iowa Teacher Hub for easy-to-use implementation tools! 

  • Getting Started Guide
  • Full lesson plans for every title
  • Curriculum alignments
  • Printable resources
  • Family and caregiver resources
  • And more!

Getting Started with Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™

Pack of decodables

2 Packs of 10 Science of Reading decodables personalized for each student

Phonics Video Lesson

Video lessons to reinforce phonics in multiple languages

Back cover of a decoodable with an activity

Research-based activities that motivate students to keep reading

Writing Pages

Writing pages to strengthen the reading-writing connection

Just Right Reader Backpack

Custom backpacks for students to take their books everywhere they go

Optional Teacher Resources

If you'd like to use Science of Reading Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ in your literacy instruction before sending them home, use our engaging teacher resources for easy implementation!

Product Resources

Product Resources

Phonics Scope & Sequence

Lesson Plans

Print-Outs

Print-Outs

Reading Observation Form

Prompting Guide

Reading Workouts

Elkonin Boxes

T-Chart

Letter Tiles

Graphic Organizers

Student Certificate

Learn With Us

Science of Reading Webinars

Science of Reading Webinars

Enhance Literacy with Decodable Texts: Small Group Instruction

Boosting Literacy Success: Decoding and Decodable Texts for Effective Reading Instruction

Improving Literacy and Learning for All Students

Why Kids Need Books They Can Decode

Why Phonics Instruction Alone Isn't Enough

Blog Posts

Blog Posts

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Scarborough's Reading Rope: A Guide for Educators

What are the 5 Pillars of Reading?

Reading Fluency: Effective Strategies for Educators

Strategies for Comprehension: Boosting Reading Success

30 Science of Reading Resources You Should Know About

Meet the Experts

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Dr. D. Ray Reutzel
Senior Research Fellow, Center for the School of the Future

Dr. D. Ray Reutzel guided the development of our Letter Books and early decodables, ensuring they build strong reading foundations.

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Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer
Professor of Literacy Education, Virginia Tech

As a leading thinker in all things decodables, Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer’s advice and expertise were central to creating engaging and effective decodables.

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Dr. Julia Lindsey
Literacy Expert and Author of Reading Above the Fray

Dr. Julia Lindsey worked closely with us on lesson design, helping create small group instruction plans that provide targeted support and foster deeper learning for every student.