Decodable Readers: Free Titles
Everyone loves a FREE book! If you have a limited collection of printed decodable readers available, this list of free titles is a great place to start! They are also ideal for home practice - send a printed copy or simply share the URL with parents/carers via email.
Progressive Phonics (FREE)
Visit https://www.progressivephonics.com/
These books are ideal for children with weak RAN - highly recommended.
A great choice for home practice – the parent reads the black words and the child reads the red words.
More info: Progressive Phonics Blog Post
Read3 curated list available: See Decodable Readers: Curated Lists
UFLI Decodable Passages (FREE) NEW!
Visit https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/foundations/toolbox/
Select 'Printed Resources', then select PDF files for K-2 at bottom of page.
While the order for introducing letters is different, the early introduction of 'Silent e', simple word endings and 2-syllable words makes it a good choice for supporting Read3 practice.
Read3 curated list available: See Decodable Readers: Curated Lists
SPELD SA Phonic Readers Sounds-Write Code (FREE)
Visit: https://speldsa.org.au/pages/speld-sa-phonic-books
These 20 readers complement the SA phonic readers (JP Series) but follow the Sounds-Write sequence which aligns more closely with Read3 in Module 1.
- Units 1 & 2 match Read3 M1.1
- Units 3 & 4 match Read3 M1.2
- Units 5 & 6 match Read3 M1.3
- Unit 7 matches Read3 M1.4
- Unit 8 matches Read3 M3.1 (Lesson 1)
- Unit 9 matches Read M3.1 (Lesson 2)
- Unit 10 matches Read3 M3.1 (Lesson 3)
Due to the inclusion of extra consonants, Unit 11 (sh, ch, th, ck, ng) and ‘Bridging’ titles are only suitable from Read3 M3.1 . Different titles align with Lesson 1 (CVCC), Lesson 2 (CCVC), and Lesson 3 (CCVCC) so please review code carefully when selecting for home practice.
SPELD SA New Phonic Readers (FREE)
Visit: https://speldsa.org.au/pages/speld-sa-phonic-books-jp
The scope and sequence of this set of readers follows jolly phonics (jp) and is different to Read3. Use the Read3 curated list of all 100 titles to guide text selection for home practice.
Read3 curated list available: See Decodable Readers: Curated Lists
Reading Doctor (FREE)
Visit https://www.readingdoctor.com.au/decodable-readers
These digital readers are cleverly designed, with a decodable (and slightly crazy) sentence on one page and the ‘reward’ for decoding is a funny illustration when you turn the page.
Read3 curated list available: See Decodable Readers: Curated Lists
Decodable Readers Australia (24 FREE Titles)
Visit https://www.decodablereadersaustralia.com.au/pages/free-decodable-readers-printable to downloads your set.
Decodable Readers Australia (DRA) follows a different scope and sequence to Read3. There are 24 titles available for FREE and many match steps of Read3.
Curated FREE List: Decodable Readers Australia (24 Free Titles) Blog Post
Curated DRA 'Early Readers' available: see Decodable Readers: Curated Lists
Sounds-Write ‘First Steps’ E-Book Collection (12 FREE Titles)
Visit: https://sounds-write.co.uk/free-resources/ to download your set.
- Units 1 & 2 match Read3 M1.1
- Units 3 & 4 match Read3 M1.2
- Units 5 & 6 match Read3 M1.3
- Unit 7 matches Read3 M1.4
- Unit 8 matches Read3 M3.1 (Lesson 1)
- Unit 9 matches Read M3.1 (Lesson 2)
- Unit 10 matches Read3 M3.1 (Lesson 3)
- Unit 11 features digraphs sh, ch, th, ck, ng (Read3 M1.5) but contains extra consonants which makes these titles only suitable from Read3 M3.1 (CCVCC)
Please review code carefully when selecting for home practice.
Note: A set of ‘Extended Code’ free titles are also available for download. These titles are beyond the scope of Read3 but may be suitable for other students)
Your local library
Many council libraries stock decodable readers. You may wish to search for some of the Read3 aligned titles as a starting point. These include:
Suits Module 1.1 - Module 1.4
- Dandelion Launchers (Units 1-7)
- Dandelion Readers (Units 1-7)
- Moon Dogs Catch-Up Readers (Series 1)
- Sounds-Write Initial Code Readers (Units 1–7)
Suits Module 1.2 - Module 1.4
- Little Learners Love Literacy 'Pip & Tim' (Stage 1- State Plus 4)
- Little Learners Love Literacy 'Whiz Kids' (Stage 1- Stage Plus 4)
- Little Learners Love Literacy 'Big World' (Stage 1- Stage Plus 4)
Suits Module 3.1 (Lessons 1, 2 & 3)
- Dandelion Launchers (Units 8-15)
- Dandelion Readers (Units 8-16)
- Moon Dogs Catch-Up Readers (Series 2)
- Sounds-Write Initial Code Readers (Units 8-11)
- Little Learner's Love Literacy (Stage 5-6)