Little Lions Literacy

12/22/2025

Decodable Books are not your typical storybooks. They're specially written so your child only reads the sounds they’ve already learned. It’s like a guaranteed win! Instead of a struggle, reading becomes a confidence-boosting victory every single time. It takes the stress out and puts the fun back in.
Check out our Parent’s Guide: What Is a Decodable Text? and learn more!

👉 https://littlelionsliteracy.com/what-is-a-decodable-text/

Learn how decodable texts help kids build reading skills and confidence with step-by-step phonics practice at home.

12/20/2025

The moment a child stops sounding out "c-a-t" and just knows it? That's not magic—that's Orthographic Mapping in action! 🧠📖

It's the brain's "filing system" that creates a permanent, instant connection between a word's sounds, its letters, and its meaning. This is the secret engine behind reading fluency and the difference between slow decoding and fast, confident reading.

The best part? You can actively help build these connections.

We've gathered 6 Fun Orthographic Mapping Activities designed to strengthen your young reader's skills and put them on the fast track to reading with confidence and ease.

Click through to see the activities and start boosting your child's reading fluency today! >>>>>

https://littlelionsliteracy.com/orthographic-mapping-activities-kids/

Help your child build reading skills with these easy, engaging orthographic mapping activities designed to make learning words fun.

12/10/2025

If you've watched your child struggle to sound out the same word again and again, you know the frustration. Rote memorization just doesn't work for permanent word storage!

Our new guide dives into word mapping, a powerful, simple strategy that connects sounds to letters, helping kids build a strong mental library of words for instant recall.

Click through for your Simple How-To Guide and make those tricky words stick for good! 👇 https://littlelionsliteracy.com/word-mapping-activities-guide/

Help kids connect sounds to letters with word mapping activities. Get practical tips and easy steps to support reading and spelling.

12/05/2025

Is your learner stumbling over words like "car" or "her" when they're usually an ace reader? 😩 You've hit the R-Controlled Vowel speed bump! 🛑

When the letter 'r' follows a vowel, it completely changes the sound, which can be super tricky for new readers.

Our new guide explains exactly what r-controlled vowels are, why they are a crucial phonics rule, and gives you simple, effective strategies to help your child master them with confidence!

Click to read the full guide and turn that reading roadblock into a success story! 👇
https://littlelionsliteracy.com/what-are-r-controlled-vowels/

Get clear answers to what are r controlled vowels and find practical, friendly tips for teaching bossy R sounds to help kids read and spell.

12/03/2025

Here is a special look inside " A Big Mess" Decodable Book 9, one of the 16 titles in our popular Set 1 collection! Get ready to clean up that reading mess as we dive into the essential Floss Rule (ff,ll,ss,zz).

11/18/2025

If your child is ready to move beyond simple CVC words, they're perfectly poised to learn the secret code of digraphs! 🤩 Digraphs—letter teams like sh, ch, th, and wh—are the key to building powerful reading fluency and confidence. When your child learns this rule, it's a total game-changer, turning reading struggles into "Aha!" moments.
Our brand-new guide provides everything you need for success:
📚 Targeted Practice: We share our favorite sh ch th wh book examples to make practice rewarding.
🎯 Perfect Timing: Learn the optimal time to introduce digraphs so the lesson sticks.
🥳 Fun and Engaging: Tips for transforming phonics lessons into playful activities.
Let's celebrate their reading journey and take this exciting step together! Click the link below to dive into the full guide and see the confidence grow!

Find the best sh ch th wh book examples to help kids master phonics. Get tips on choosing engaging stories and activities for early readers.

11/14/2025

We are absolutely thrilled to share the fantastic news from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation! 🎉 A grant of $6,636 has been awarded to purchase Little Lions Literacy Decodable Books for all four Lawrence Township elementary schools! These funds will provide class sets of our decodable readers, which will be used by classroom teachers during small group instruction.
This is a huge step in providing supplemental support for striving readers and aligns perfectly with the IMSE phonics program. We are so proud to be a part of a program that supports literacy and creativity in the classroom!
Read more about the $42K in LTEF grants supporting 23 amazing projects across the district! >>> https://www.communitynews.org/towns/lawrence-gazette/lawrence-schools-receive-42k-in-ltef-grants/article_dbfbc4aa-1779-445b-8127-f9c938030f8f.html

The Lawrence Township Education Foundation awarded $42,418 in Fall 2025 grants to fund 23 projects supporting literacy, STEM, arts, robotics and classroom innovation across Lawrence Township Public Schools.

11/11/2025

Is your child learning to read? A strong reading foundation starts with phonics! Our new Parent's Guide to Decodable Books is here to show you exactly how to build those foundational skills at home. Decodable books are the perfect tool to ensure your child masters letter-sound patterns without any gaps.
Stop guessing and start building confidence! Learn how to find and use high-quality decodable books today. Read the guide here: >>>> https://littlelionsliteracy.com/decodable-books-for-parents/

Find practical tips and top picks for decodable books for parents to use at home, plus simple ways to support your child’s reading journey!

11/08/2025

Little Lions Decodable Readers in action! 🤩

11/06/2025

That frustrating disconnect between phonics lessons and reading practice is a confidence killer. The secret? Decodable Books! 📚
Decodable readers bridge the gap by giving your child targeted practice that aligns perfectly with their structured literacy instruction. This ensures their reading time is productive, positive, and truly builds a strong foundation. Stop the guessing game and start building real reading success! 🤩
Read our full article on how to pick the best readers for structured literacy instruction here >>> https://littlelionsliteracy.com/best-readers-structured-literacy/

Find the best readers for structured literacy with practical tips on choosing decodable books that match your child’s phonics skills!