BookLevel A read-aloud books
Guided-reading Level A is typically Kindergarten, around ages 4–5. One short line of text per page, with a picture that shows exactly what the words say. Every word highlights as it's read aloud, so a child can follow along whether they're listening or reading themselves.
What these books look likeOne short line of text per page, with a picture that shows exactly what the words say.
What your reader is practisingMatching spoken words to printed ones, reading left to right, and turning pages with a repeating sentence pattern to lean on.
Is my child on the right level?Grades and ages here are typical, not a target. A child reading a level or two either side is completely ordinary — the right book is one they can read with only a little help.
Level AA Secret in the Shell
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Level AMy Five Senses
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