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A practical, research-based resource designed to support educators in delivering effective literacy instruction

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Written by Melissa Orkin Ph.D, Sarah Gannon M.Ed, and Alex Osburn M.Ed, this playbook provides a structured approach to teaching phonics and fluency, ensuring that all learners—especially those who struggle with reading—receive the systematic and explicit instruction they need to succeed.

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Free ebook and game plan downloads: Chapter 1 - Beginning Decoding

'I am Sam' Game Plan

'I am Sam' Reader

'On the Mat' Game Plan

'On the Mat' Reader

Free ebook and game plan downloads: Chapter 2 - Developing Automaticity with Simple Decoding

'Sit on It' Game Plan

'Sit on It' Reader

'Pip, Sam and Tam' Game Plan

'Pip, Sam and Tam' Reader

Free ebook and game plan downloads: Chapter 3 - Early Sight Word Development

'Junk Game' Plan

'Junk' Reader

'The Gift' Game Plan

'The Gift' Reader

Free ebook and game plan downloads: Chapter 4 - Building Stamina with Longer Words

'Twin Chimps' Game Plan

'Twin Chimps' Reader

'The Cash Game' Plan

'The Cash' Reader

Free ebook and game plan downloads: Chapter 5 - Decoding Multisyllabic Words

'The Sandpit' Game Plan

'The Sandpit' Reader

'The Muffin Shop' Game Plan

'The Muffin Shop' Reader

Free ebook and game plan downloads: Chapter 6 - Spelling Strategies with Suffixes

'Stranded' Game Plan

'Stranded' Reader

'Thinking of a Gift' Game Plan

'Thinking of a Gift' Reader

Free ebook and game plan downloads: Chapter 7 - Decoding New Vowel Sounds

'Late' Game Plan

'Late' Reader

'Pete' Game Plan

'Pete' Reader

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