Less than $5 Balanced Literacy Guided Reading Books (by price, high to low)

Are you looking for back to school literacy and math activities for you Kindergarten students? These September and August early reader books are more than another counting to 10 worksheet! Instead, students get the chance to practice reading and math skills at the same time!

These 6 emergent readers are the perfect back to school activity for your Pre-K or Kindergarten classroom! Plus each book comes with multiple versions for easy differentiation.

This Back to School Set includes:

6 different emergent readers with and without dots to help students with 1 to 1

• I Can Count Apples (1 apple.) 1-10
• I Can Count Crayons (1 green crayon.) 1-10
• I See Apples (I see 1 apple.) 1-10
• My Friends (I see 1 friend.) 1-10
• School Supplies (I see 2 pencils.) 1-10
• Blast OFF (10, 9) 10-1, each page has one number counting down from 10. The book without dots has numbers to trace to practice writing each number

(Each book that is linked is the digital AND printable version of these books. This is a listing for the printable books ONLY. If you are interested in the digital and printable bundle, you can view it HERE.)

Each reader has:

• a black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page (no shuffling pages, just staple and cut!)

Plus:

• A Reference page to see which skills and sight words are addressed in each book
• A Parents Tips page with an editable version included

Learn more about what a Math Emergent Reader is here!

Want to try before you buy?

Try the printable & digital version of I Can Count Crayons.

What teachers are saying about the these books...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The dots under the words help so much for those students just learning concepts about print. Thank you for sharing your resources!" -Peggy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "These readers are wonderful for kindergarten!" -Karen

**Please note these books are already included in the digital and printable math emergent reader bundles listed in my store. If you have any questions, please email me or ask in the QA to keep from purchasing a duplicate item.

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This summer positional words digital and printable activity is designed to help students practice reading and math skills at the same time! These ocean-themed mini-books are great for distance learning. Plus they have Google Slides™ and Seesaw™ versions included! Students will see or move the crab over, above, below, under, next to, beside, between, on top of, in front of, behind, close to, far from, and near things at the beach.

This Set includes:

Where is the Crab? (Where is the crab? The crab is between the sandcastle and the palm tree.)

includes: over, above, below, under, next to, beside, between, on top of, in front of, behind, close to, far from, and near

1 book with 3 versions

- a book with dots for students to be able to practice 1 to 1

- an interactive book where students read the sentence and move the crab to match

- an interactive book where students pick the positional word to match the picture (chose which words you want your kids to pick from!)

Each unnumbered reader has:

• a black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page
• a color Seesaw™ version (links included to pre-uploaded books found in the READ ME FIRST file)
• a color Google Slides™ version of each book WITH audio

Plus:

• A Parents Tips page with an editable version included
• A printable color classroom book with movable crab

*Audio Sharing

If you are finding that the audio isn't working for you or your students, please use the link in the READ ME FIRST file to add the files directly to your Google Drive! Most districts will not allow someone outside of your district to share files with students. Some districts DO NOT allow audio that originated out of the district. If the link is not working for you please email me at TeachingWithCoffeeAndMascara@gmail.com so that I can send you the direct files.

This is not a zip file but instead a file in Google. You will need to have a google account to open this file. Inside you will find all of the items in either a pdf format or a google slide. TeachShare does NOT allow me to use subfolders to organize the items for you, please read the READ ME FIRST file to help you know what all is included in your download.

Not sure if this Google Slides™/Seesaw™ Activity will work for you?

Test it out by trying my FREE mini version of Where is the Butterfly? (this is a similar format as this book with movable pieces!)

If you like this, you will love these!

Making Ten Cupcake Math Emergent Reader {Digital & Printable}

Winter Teen Numbers Math Emergent Reader {Seesaw & Google Slides included}

Bundle of Winter Math Emergent Readers {Seesaw & Google Slides included}

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Studying The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes a vocabulary list and quiz for both Chapters 1-10, 11-18, and Chapters 19-30. Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Comes complete with answer key.

Studying The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian? Try these.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Introduction Power Point

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Study Guide

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Characterization

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Graphic Organizers

This Spring positional words activity is designed to help students practice using prepositions! Where is the Chick is a fun Spring prepositions activity where students will see or move the chick over, above, below, under, next to, beside, between, on top of, in front of, behind, close to, far from, inside, and near an egg.

These Easter mini-books are great for in person & distance learning with Google Slides™ and Seesaw™ versions included! Students will love moving the chick all around the eggs.

This Set includes:

Where is the Chick? (Where is the chick? The chick is between the eggs.)

includes: over, above, below, under, next to, beside, between, on top of, in front of, behind, close to, far from, inside, and near

1 book with 3 versions

- a book with dots for students to be able to practice 1 to 1

- an interactive book where students read the sentence and move the chick to match

- an interactive book where students pick the positional word to match the picture (chose which words you want your kids to pick from!)

Each unnumbered reader has:

• a black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page
• a color Seesaw™ version (links included to pre-uploaded books found in the READ ME FIRST file)
• a color Google Slides™ version of each book WITH audio

Plus:

• A Parents Tips page with an editable version included
• A printable color classroom book with movable chick

*Audio Sharing

If you are finding that the audio isn't working for you or your students, please use the link in the READ ME FIRST file to add the files directly to your Google Drive! Most districts will not allow someone outside of your district to share files with students. Some districts DO NOT allow audio that originated out of the district. If the link is not working for you please email me at TeachingWithCoffeeAndMascara@gmail.com so that I can send you the direct files.

This is not a zip file but instead a file in Google. You will need to have a google account to open this file. Inside you will find all of the items in either a pdf format or a google slide. TeachShare does NOT allow me to use subfolders to organize the items for you, please read the READ ME FIRST file to help you know what all is included in your download.

Not sure if these Google Slides™/Seesaw™ Activity will work for you?

Test it out by trying my FREE mini version of Where is the Butterfly? (this is a similar format as this book with movable pieces!)

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Kids loves dogs! Your students will quickly be engaged with Cocoa, the chocolate lab. Guided reading group time will be a favorite time in your classroom. Students will love the closeness of the small group and reading this book chosen just for them! The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). I print the pages single sided. This allows the back of pages for additional notes, predictions, or connections we make in group time. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary development, define the word -short word work review task for many chapters -art connection opportunity -story sequence -answer key for chapter questions The Chocolate Lab is an AR level 4.4 book. We hope your students enjoy The Chocolate Lab antics! Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

Suds and the gang are in 4th grade! What does a fourth grade rat look like and how does a rat act? Once again your students will be entertained while making connections with Suds and the 4th grade gang! The story is perfect for students in grades 2, 3, and 4. The product format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). The half page packets can be easily tucked inside the book. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary -answer key for chapter questions -final thoughts graphic organizer Fourth Grade Rats is an AR level 2.6 book. We hope your students enjoy this Jerry Spinelli book. Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

Frog and Toad Are Friends poke cards are a great independent, partner or guided reading group comprehension activity. Frog and Toad Are Friends is a just right beginning chapter book for my second grade students. Students in my small groups quickly make connections to the characters and their unique friendship. The poke cards are self checking. After reading each chapter, students will answer each question by selecting one of three choices. Using a pencil, straw, or pipe cleaner, students will poke through the hole to choose their answer. The correct answer will have a mark above or around the hole. The poking process quickly engages the students and provides immediate feedback to them. Cards have chapter titles on them for ease of organization. Teacher Preparation: -Print on card stock for durability. -Using a hole punch, at each * punch a hole. -Identify the correct answer and draw a circle around the hole or mark an X above the hole. -Laminate for durability.

Magic Tree House Balto of the Blue Dawn is book #54 in the series. Jack and Annie are off on another adventure to the wilderness of Alaska. Sharing a book with a close group of friends is a special time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Reading with a friend and comparing notes is wonderful, collaborative time for students. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary word for most chapters (12 total vocabulary words) -research topic list -blackline paper for report writing -answer key for chapter questions Balto of the Blue Dawn is an AR level 3.9 book. We hope your students enjoy this Magic Tree House adventure! Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

~ Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt is a wonderful book to reinforce partner work and what it means to work with someone else. This literature unit can be used with a guided reading group or as a whole class novel study. ~Questions are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and use higher level thinking skills. Many questions also elicit story recall responses. ~Included in the unit: -vocabulary for the book -comprehension questions for each chapter -extension project – Andy’s Pyramid game focus on character details ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit will last about a week. Sometimes the guided reading groups set their own expectations/assignments for completing their books. ~ Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt is an AR level 3.5 book.

This Where is the Reindeer emergent reader is designed to help teach positional words for preschool and kindergarten! The positional words activities include mini-book pdfs, Google Slides™ and Seesaw versions! Students will see or move the reindeer over, above, below, under, next to, beside, on, inside, in between, on top of, in front of, behind, close to, far from, and near various holiday items.

This Set includes:

Where is the Reindeer? (Look! The reindeer is above the house.)

includes: over, above, below, under, next to, beside, on, inside, in between, on top of, in front of, behind, close to, far from, and near

1 book with 3 versions for easy differentiation

- a book with dots for students to be able to practice 1 to 1

- a book with no dots

- an interactive book where students read the sentence and move the reindeer to match

Each unnumbered reader has:

• a black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page
• a color Seesaw™ version (links included to pre-uploaded books found in the READ ME FIRST file)
• a color Google Slides™ version of each book WITH audio

Plus:

• A printable color classroom version
• A Parents Tips page with an editable version included

*Audio Sharing

If you are finding that the audio isn't working for you or your students, please use the link in the READ ME FIRST file to add the files directly to your Google Drive! Most districts will not allow someone outside of your district to share files with students. Some districts DO NOT allow audio that originated out of the district. If the link is not working for you please email me at TeachingWithCoffeeAndMascara@gmail.com so that I can send you the direct files.

This is not a zip file but instead a file in Google. You will need to have a google account to open this file. Inside you will find all of the items in either a pdf format or a google slide. TeachShare does NOT allow me to use subfolders to organize the items for you, please read the READ ME FIRST file to help you know what all is included in your download.

Not sure if this Google Slides™/Seesaw™ Activity will work for you?

Test it out by trying my FREE mini version of Where is the Butterfly? (this is a similar format as this book with movable pieces!)

Want to see what new products I have? Click the green star by my picture to follow me and be notified of all new products and sales! Each new product is 50% off for the first 24 hours!

Are you looking for more from me? Connect with me

Follow me on Instagram, and Pinterest.

How to get TeachShare credit to use on future purchases:

• Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to

login). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button.

Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and

leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you

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Sharing a book with a close group of friends is a special time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Magic Tree House Pirates Past Noon is book #4 in the series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary -short word work review task for many chapters -art connection opportunity -answer key for chapter questions Pirates Past Noon is an AR level 2.8 book. We hope your students enjoy this Magic Tree House adventure! Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

Pets are fun!  At various times owners have to figure out what is wrong with their pet or what would be best for their pet.  In Triple Pet Trouble trouble just seems to follow Judy.

Triple Pet Trouble is the perfect book for students just beginning their chapter book reading journey. 

The product format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format).  The half page packets can be easily tucked inside the book.  Full page format is also include. 

As an added bonus a full page version is included!

Included in the packet:

  -comprehension questions for each chapter

  -11 vocabulary words 

  -answer key for chapter questions

  -Tic-Tac-Toe Learning Menu for culminating project

Triple Pet Trouble is an AR level 3.1 book.

We hope your students enjoy this Megan McDonald book.  Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you.  Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies.

Thanks for visiting and checking out our store!

~ Judy & Rachel ~

Magic Tree House Shadow of the Shark is book #53 in the series. Jack and Annie are off for an amazing vacation. What could happen on vacation? Sharing a book with a close group of friends is a special time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary word for most chapters (17 total vocabulary words) -art connection opportunity -graphic organizer activity - Let’s Learn More -answer key for chapter questions Shadow of the Shark is an AR level 4.2 book. We hope your students enjoy this Magic Tree House adventure! Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! This chapter by chapter reading guide is perfect for your groups or independent student work. The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur finds Jigsaw and Mila in the middle of another case. Join them as they piece together the clues. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -vocabulary development, define the words -short word work review task for many chapters -art connection opportunity -story sequence -answer key for chapter questions The Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur is an AR level 3.2 book. We hope your students enjoy this Jigsaw Jones adventure! Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you. Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out our store! ~ Judy & Rachel ~

Your students will quickly connect with the thought of having a bad birthday.  Everyone has an idea of a bad birthday.

Mrs. Moody in The Birthday Jinx is the perfect book for students just beginning their chapter book reading journey. 

The product format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format).  The half page packets can be easily tucked inside the book. Full page format is also include. 

As an added bonus a full page version is included!

Included in the packet:

  -comprehension questions for each chapter

  -11 vocabulary words 

  -answer key for chapter questions

  -snowy owl research project page

Mrs. Moody in The Birthday Jinx is an AR level 3.0 book.

We hope your students enjoy this Megan McDonald book.  Please leave your comments and feedback, we enjoy hearing from you.  Also, we would love to have you follow us to receive notifications about our new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies.

Thanks for visiting and checking out our store!

~ Judy & Rachel ~

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Stink and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers is book three in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -short word work review task for some chapters -art connection opportunities Stink and the World’s Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers is an AR level 3.5 book. I hope your students enjoy this Stink book! Please leave your comments and feedback, I enjoy hearing from you. Also, I would love to have you follow me to receive notifications about my new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid is the first book in the Stink series. This great book would be a wonderful connection to a math measurement unit and/or President’s Day. The format is half page (my students LOVE the booklet format). Copy front/back, staple and you’re ready to go. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -short word work review task for five chapters (nouns, verbs, adjectives, possessive nouns, compound words, and cool words (word choice). Stink The Incredible Shrinking Kid is an AR level 3.0 book. I hope your students enjoy this Stink book! Please leave your comments and feedback, I enjoy hearing from you. Also, I would love to have you follow me to receive notifications about my new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy

~ Eve of the Emperor Penguin literature unit can be used with a guided reading group or as a whole class novel study. ~ Questions use higher level thinking skills. Fact sheets are included. Students can research Antarctica and penguins prior to reading the book. ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit can last from a week to two weeks depending on how often I meet with the group. ~ Eve of the Emperor Penguin is an AR level 3.7 book.

~ Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker is a wonderful book to reinforce letter writing, idioms, and friendships. This literature unit is a great guided reading group study. ~The format is half page. Copy front/back, staple together. My students love the half page booklet format. ~Included in the unit: -comprehension questions for each chapter -idiom project ~ I use this unit with one of my guided reading groups. The unit will last about a week or two. Sometimes the guided reading groups set their own expectations/assignments for completing their books. ~Questions are based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and use higher level thinking skills. Many questions also elicit story recall responses. ~ Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker is an AR level 3.2 book.

Guided reading group time has always been a favorite time in my classroom. Students love the closeness of the small group and reading a book chosen just for them! Everyone in my classroom enjoys a good Stink Moody story. Just enough gross stuff for the boys and just enough humor for everyone! Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout is book eight in the Stink series. The format is half page (my students LOVE the smaller booklet format). I copy the pages single sided. This allows a blank side for further word work or notes I may want the students to write down. Included in the packet: -comprehension questions for each chapter -word work tasks (compound words, word ladders, suffixes, CVCC words, proper nouns, contractions, and diphthongs) Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout is an AR level 3.1 book. I hope your students enjoy this Stink book! Please leave your comments and feedback, I enjoy hearing from you. Also, I would love to have you follow me to receive notifications about my new TeachShare products, sales, and freebies. Thanks for visiting and checking out my store! Judy