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Getting Started with Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™

Pack of decodables

Science of Reading decodables matched to each student’s phonics skill level

Phonics Video Lesson

Family-friendly video lessons reinforce skills in multiple languages

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Evidence-based literacy activities that motivate students to keep reading

Writing Pages

Writing pages to strengthen the reading-writing connection

Just Right Reader Backpack

Backpacks for students to take their decodables everywhere they go

How to Get Started With Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs

Organize and Plan

Organize and Plan

1. Organize your packs & small groups

Locate your packing slip.

This shows which students received the same packs, making it easy to organize groups for targeted instruction.

2. Plan For Instruction

  • Locate the List of Titles progression. Match the code column on your packing slip to the code on the List of Titles sheet to view the titles in each pack. Use this resource for small groups.
  • Use the digital List of Titles sheet and Lesson Plans for easy implementation and differentiation.

1. Organize your packs & small groups

Locate your packing slip.

This shows which students received the same packs, making it easy to organize groups for targeted instruction.

2. Plan For Instruction

  • Locate the List of Titles progression. Match the code column on your packing slip to the code on the List of Titles sheet to view the titles in each pack. Use this resource for small groups.
  • Use the digital List of Titles sheet and Lesson Plans for easy implementation and differentiation.

Teach With Decodables

Teach With Decodables

3. Use our Teacher Resources for easy implementation!

Decodables provide an authentic reading experience where students actively apply phonics skills—perfect for effective small-group instruction and independent reading!

3. Use our Teacher Resources for easy implementation!

Decodables provide an authentic reading experience where students actively apply phonics skills—perfect for effective small-group instruction and independent reading!

Empower Families & Caregivers

Empower Families & Caregivers

4. Send the family letter home with students, available in the Teacher Resources.

5. Encourage families to visit the family hub to continue strengthening skills and building confidence.

Take-Everywhere Packs are for students to keep! After small group classroom lessons, students take their decodables home to read with their family and caregivers.

4. Send the family letter home with students, available in the Teacher Resources.

5. Encourage families to visit the family hub to continue strengthening skills and building confidence.

Take-Everywhere Packs are for students to keep! After small group classroom lessons, students take their decodables home to read with their family and caregivers.

Learn With Us

Science of Reading Webinars

Science of Reading Webinars

Blog Posts

Blog Posts

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.

Your Questions, Answered!

Teacher Hub

FAQ

  • 10 Science of Reading Decodables
  • Video phonics lessons reinforce phonics in English and Spanish
  • Writing pages to strengthen the reading-writing connection
  • Research-based activities to reinforce skills and motivate students to keep reading
  • Backpacks for students to take their books everywhere

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!

No problem! Simply reach out to our team at Data@justrightreader.com and we’re happy to answer any questions you may have to ensure we make Take-Everywhere implementation super easy!