These Bob Books (Stage 1) Flashcards are a fun way to practice beginning phonics! Each of the 40 double-sided cards has the decodable word on one side and a colorful picture with the word on the flip side. Cards have one rounded corner, making it easy to sort them all the right direction before putting them back in the box. Correlates perfectly with the Stage 1 Bob Books but can also be used on their own. Includes 40 decodable word cards, 6 activity cards, 1 word list card, and 1 parent card.
Bob Books: Beginning Phonics Flashcards (Stage 1: Starting to Read)
Description
The Science of Reading shows that that young readers need to encounter letters, sounds, and words many times to build automaticity — the ability to read quickly, accurately, and effortlessly. This flashcard set, complete with its convenient box, is a fun way to help build reading automaticity at home or on the go!
Inside the box, you'll find:
- 40 Decodable Word Flashcards with picture on one side and word on the other. Every word has only three letters, including one short vowel (sat, can, vet).
- 1 Word List Card
- 6 Activity Cards with flashcard game ideas and other fun activities
- 1 Parent Card with tips for helping your child build skills through flashcard play
- Perfect size for little hands to hold
- Big, clear words and full-color pictures
- Easy to take on the go or use at home
- Help build reading automaticity
Bob Books are beloved, easy-to-read phonics practice books that have helped countless children take their first confident steps into reading. These small, gentle readers are specifically designed for early readers with short stories, consistent phonics patterns, and just the right amount of challenge.
The simple line drawings, limited color, and short length (many books are only 12 pages) make them very approachable and satisfying for young children. Kids love finishing an entire book on their own, which builds confidence and a love for reading.
The Five Sets
- Set 1: Beginning Readers — 12 books with very simple three-letter words and short vowels. Perfect first readers.
- Set 2: Advancing Beginners — 12 books that continue with short vowels while gradually adding more words and slightly longer stories.
- Set 3: Word Families — 10 books focusing on word families, blends, and endings.
- Set 4: Complex Words — 8 longer books introducing more complex words, consonant blends, and sight words.
- Set 5: Long Vowels & Compound Words — 8 longer books featuring long vowels, compound words, and more developed stories.
Each set builds progressively on the skills learned in the previous one, moving children smoothly from very simple CVC words to more advanced phonics patterns.
Why Families Love Bob Books
- Very gentle and success-oriented, ideal for new or reluctant readers
- Consistent phonics focus with controlled vocabulary
- Short, manageable books that give children a real sense of accomplishment
- Charming, simple illustrations that support the text without overwhelming it
Bob Books are an excellent starting point for nurturing a lifelong love of reading. They work beautifully as the first “real” books a child reads on their own and pair well with any phonics program.
Browse all Bob Books sets and individual collections below!
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-1 |
| Brand: | Scholastic |
| ISBN: | 9781546114468 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 3.8125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.6875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
