BookLevel K read-aloud books
Guided-reading Level K is typically Grade 2, around ages 7. Fuller plots, more characters, and language that means more than it says. 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 likeFuller plots, more characters, and language that means more than it says.
What your reader is practisingFollowing a plot with more than one strand, and noticing figurative language.
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.
