A Reason for Reading Parent Resource Guide

The Advantage Guided Reading: Homeschool Edition Parent Resource Guide features 64 lesson plans and 64 activity sheets designed to be used with the 64 Leveled Scripture Stories in the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series (readers are sold-separately and are not included).

Lesson plans are designed to take place over two days and include a book introduction with scripted questions, first reading instructions for teachers, a mini-lesson, a writing activity, conversation starter, and enrichment activity. The back of the page features a student activity page with response scales for kids to report how they liked the book, a connection exercise, and writing enrichment activity.

A section of assessment activities in the back of the book contains charts to track progress in naming letters, print concepts, fluency, and developmental stages. A section with games and learning aids is also provided.

This program is perfect for Grade 1 early literacy instruction . . . plus it's all built upon Scripture stories and biblical values!

184 pages, softcover; grade 1. Covers Reader Levels A-I.

Make learning to read fun for your children with these biblical storybooks that gradually increase in difficulty. This complete program includes the Advantage Guided Reading parent resource featuring 64 lesson plans, activity sheets, and alphabet tiles; 35 Fluent story guides; and 95 guided reading books---all built upon Scripture! From A Beginning Advantage.

Leveled Reader Sets

Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

This Complete Reading Library Set is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels A, through M, with 95 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels A-C are appropriate for kindergarten students, Levels E-J are tiered approximately with Grade 1, and Levels K-M, are tiered with Grade 2 .

This kit includes:

  • 3 Scripture Series Books, Level A
  • 2 Value Series Books, Level A
  • 5 Scripture Series Books, Level B
  • 3 Value Series Books, Level B
  • 3 Scripture Series Books, Level C
  • 6 Value Series Books, Level C
  • 4 Scripture Series Books, Level D
  • 4 Value Series Books, Level D
  • 3 Scripture Series Books, Level E
  • 5 Value Series Books, Level E
  • 7 Scripture Series Books, Level F
  • 4 Scripture Series Books, Level G
  • 4 Value Series Books, Level G
  • 7 Scripture Series Books, Level H
  • 6 Scripture Series Books, Level I
  • 10 Scripture Series Books, Level J
  • 8 Scripture Series Books, Level K
  • 5 Scripture Series Books, Level L
  • 6 Scripture Series Books, Level M

Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

This Emergent Reading Library Set is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels A, B, & C with 22 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels A-C are appropriate for Kindergarten students.

This kit includes:

  • 3 Scripture Series Books, Level A
  • 2 Value Series Books, Level A
  • 5 Scripture Series Books, Level B
  • 3 Value Series Books, Level B
  • 3 Scripture Series Books, Level C
  • 6 Value Series Books, Level C

Please Note: The titles in this set are included inthe A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

This Transitional Reading Library Set is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels D, through H, with 38 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels A-D are appropriate for kindergarten students, and Levels E-J are tiered approximately with Grade 1.

This kit includes:

  • 4 Scripture Series Books, Level D
  • 4 Value Series Books, Level D
  • 3 Scripture Series Books, Level E
  • 4 Value Series Books, Level E
  • 7 Scripture Series Books, Level F
  • 4 Scripture Series Books, Level G
  • 4 Value Series Books, Level G
  • 7 Scripture Series Books, Level H

Please Note: The titles in this set are included inthe sold-separately A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books.

Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

This Fluent Reading Library Set is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels I - M, with 35 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels E-J are appropriate for Grade 1 students, and Levels K-M are tiered approximately with Grade 2.

This kit includes:

  • 6 Scripture Series Books, Level I
  • 10 Scripture Series Books, Level J
  • 8 Scripture Series Books, Level K
  • 5 Scripture Series Books, Level L
  • 6 Scripture Series Books, Level M

Please Note: The titles in this set are included inthe A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

Beginning Readers

Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

This Beginning Readers Set: Creation & Scripture Values is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels F-H with 10 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels A-D are appropriate for Kindergarten students and Level E-J is tiered approximately with Grade 1.

This kit includes:

  • God Made Light
  • God Made Plants
  • God Made Birds
  • Jesus Loves Me Anyway
  • My Forever Friend
  • Michael Never Gives Up
  • I Can Pray
  • God Made Animals
  • Creation
  • God Made the Sun

Please Note: The titles in this set are included inthe A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Set.

Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

This Beginning Readers Set: Old Testament Stories is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels F, H, & J with 9 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels A-D are appropriate for Kindergarten students and Level E-J is tiered approximately with Grade 1.

This kit includes:

  • Naaman
  • God Calls Samuel
  • Peter on the Water
  • Jacob's Ladder
  • The Prayed for Baby
  • Joseph, Egyptian Slave
  • David and Goliath
  • Joseph's Dreams
  • Jonah and the Whale

Please Note: The titles in this set are included in A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

    Early Readers

    Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

    This Early Readers Set: Old Testament Stories is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels A-E with 10 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels A-D are appropriate for Kindergarten students and Level E-J is tiered approximately with Grade 1.

    This kit includes:

    • Let My People Go
    • It is Good
    • Adam Names the Animals
    • God's Promise
    • Joseph's New Coat
    • Daniel and the Lions
    • The Day God Rested
    • Noah's Ark
    • Jericho March
    • Daniel Prayed

    Please Note: The titles in this set are included inthe A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

    Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

    This Early Readers Set: New Testament Stories is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels A-E with 10 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels A-D are appropriate for Kindergarten students.

    This kit includes:

    • Who Will Be In Heaven
    • Baby is Sleeping
    • See Baby Jesus
    • What Do You Know
    • Baby Lamb
    • Come to Me
    • A Dark, Dark Night
    • Jesus Hears Me
    • A Very Little Man
    • Jesus Helps His Dad

    Please Note: The titles in this set are included in the A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

    Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

    This Early Readers Set: Learning About God & His Creations is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels A-D with 9 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels A-D are appropriate for Kindergarten students.

    This kit includes:

    • School Tools
    • Angels Care for Me
    • Help Me!
    • Little Big
    • God Makes the Sunshine
    • Water!
    • Put God First
    • Let's Clean Up!
    • In Heaven I will

    Please Note: The titles in this set are included inthe A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

    Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

    This Early Readers Set: Stories About Me is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels A-E with 9 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels A-D are appropriate for Kindergarten students and Level E-J is tiered approximately with Grade 1.

    This kit includes:

    • God Can See Me
    • I Like to Ride
    • I Can Draw
    • I Share My Toys
    • All My Pets
    • My Favorite Place
    • Grandma, Kitty, & Me
    • Me too!
    • My Friend and I

    Please Note: The titles in this set are included inthe A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

    Intermediate Readers

    Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

    This Intermediate Readers Set: Old Testament Stories is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels J. K. & M with 7 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels E -J are appropriate for Grade 1 students, and Level K - M is tiered approximately with Grade 2.

    This kit includes:

    • Baby Moses
    • God Made Sea Creatures
    • Josiah, Boy King
    • The Fiery Furnace
    • Joseph Helps the King
    • Joseph, Egyptian Ruler
    • David and Jonathan

    Please Note: The titles in this set are included in the A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

    Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

    This Intermediate Readers Set: Women of the Bible is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels G, J, K, & L with 7 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels E-J are appropriate for Grade 1 students, and Level K -M is tiered approximately with Grade 2.

    This kit includes:

    • Ten Precious Coins
    • Tabitha
    • Rahab's Red Rope
    • Esther Becomes Queen
    • Esther Saves Her People
    • Deborah
    • Ruth

    Please Note: The titles in this set are included in the A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

    This Intermediate Readers Set: Jesus and His Followers is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels F, J, & M with 8 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels E - J are appropriate for Grade 1 students, and Level M is tiered approximately with Grade 2.

    This kit includes:

    • How Far Is It
    • I Will Come Again
    • The Mysterious Star
    • The Jailer's Surprise
    • Impossible Impossible
    • The Unexpected Guest
    • The King on Trial
    • The Saddest Day

    Please Note: The titles in this set are included inthe A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)

    Make reading time fun! The "A Reason for Guided Reading" leveled reader series gradually increases in difficulty. This makes reading an enjoyable activity that slowly builds language arts skills and helps keep kids from becoming discouraged by books that are too difficult for them.

    This Intermediate Readers Set: Women of the Bible is part of the "A Reason for Guided Reading" series and covers Guided Reading Levels H,I,K & M with 7 readers. These levels are tied to reading ability as determined by Fountas and Pinnell's Matching Books to Readers, not grade level, but usually Levels E-J are appropriate for Grade 1 students, and Levels K- M are tiered approximately with Grade 2.

    This kit includes:

    • Levi's Lunch
    • The Ten Lepers
    • The Prodigal Son
    • Peace Be Still
    • The Lame Man
    • The Sower and the Seeds
    • The Good Samaritan

    Please Note: The titles in this set are included inthe A Reason for Guided Reading: Complete Readers Set (95 Books)