LuAnn Santillo, Author at Half Pint Kids Decodable Books

At the Circus – Lesson 2 – Decoding Words

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Dec 29, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Decodable Books, Decoding words, Early Literacy, Reading Games, Set 17 At the Circus, Teaching Reading | 0 comments

Playing games makes learning so much fun and adds joy to family time. At the Circus – Lesson 2 I can decode new words. ...

At the Circus – Lesson 1 – Learning ou, ow, and oy

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Dec 3, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Decoding words, Diphthongs, Early Literacy, Phonics, Reading Games, Set 17 At the Circus, Teaching Reading | 0 comments

Here is a fun way to teach ou, ow and oy using “circus tickets.” At the Circus – Lesson 1 I can identify the sounds of...

Set 17 At the Circus

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Nov 8, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Blends, Comprehension, CVC words, Decodable Books, Fluency, Phonics, Phonics Readers, Sight Words, Teaching Reading, Verbs, Vocabulary | 0 comments

Step right up and get your ticket to the greatest show on earth. The Half-Pint Circus has come to town! With this set of six adorable...

In the Meadow – Lesson 28 – What’s in Mole’s Hole?

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Oct 22, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Decodable Books, Reading Games, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Teaching Reading, Vocabulary | 0 comments

Mole doesn’t see well and is wondering what’s hiding in his hole. Can your child help him using her sense of touch? In the...

In the Meadow – Lesson 27 – Whack a Mole Sight Words

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Sep 25, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Fluency, Reading Games, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Sight Words | 0 comments

What a fun lesson to go along with our new book, Mole. Your child is sure to enjoy practicing sight words with this silly game! In the...

In the Meadow Lesson 26 Writing Prompt for Book 6 Mole

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Aug 27, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Journal Entry, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Teaching Reading, Writing, Writing Prompts | 0 comments

Moles are not fun to have in your yard but they are fun to write about! In the Meadow Lesson 26 I can write about a mole. Objective: To...

In the Meadow – Lesson 25 – Book 6 Mole

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Jul 22, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Comprehension, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Fluency, Phonics Readers, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Teaching Reading | 0 comments

Oh no! Mole is lost and can’t find his way home. Will Toad be able to help him remember? Read this story to find out! In the Meadow...

In the Meadow – Lesson 24 – Decoding Words

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Jul 2, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Decoding words, Early Literacy, Phonics, Reading Games, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Teaching Reading | 0 comments

Here is a clever way to use craft sticks for decoding words. In the Meadow – Lesson 24 I can read decodable words. Objective: To...

In the Meadow – Lesson 23 – Sight Word Writing in Birdseed

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Jun 10, 2020 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Tactile writing is very beneficial in learning sight words. Using birdseed is a fun and unique way to do tactile writing. And it goes...

In the Meadow – Lesson 22 – Mystery Picture

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on May 20, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Reading Games, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Teaching Reading | 0 comments

Everyone loves a mystery! For this lesson, your child will decode sentences to reveal a mystery picture little by little! In the Meadow...

In the Meadow – Lesson 21 – Onset and Rime Twisty Eggs

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on May 5, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Decodable Books, Decoding words, Early Literacy, onset-rime, Phonics, Phonics Readers, Reading Games, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans | 0 comments

Here is a fun lesson to practice onset and rime. And it goes along great with our new book, Blue Jay. Tweet tweet! In the Meadow –...

In the Meadow – Lesson 20 – Writing Prompt for Book 5 Blue Jay.

Posted by LuAnn Santillo on Apr 7, 2020 in Beginning Reading, Decodable Books, Early Literacy, Journal Entry, Phonics Readers, Set 16 In the Meadow lesson plans, Teaching Reading, Writing, Writing Prompts | 0 comments

Spring is the perfect time for this writing prompt! And Book 5 Blue Jay will give your child lots of ideas to write about in his journal....

At the Circus – Lesson 2 – Decoding Words

At the Circus – Lesson 1 – Learning ou, ow, and oy

Set 17 At the Circus

In the Meadow – Lesson 28 – What’s in Mole’s Hole?

In the Meadow – Lesson 27 – Whack a Mole Sight Words

In the Meadow Lesson 26 Writing Prompt for Book 6 Mole

In the Meadow – Lesson 25 – Book 6 Mole

In the Meadow – Lesson 24 – Decoding Words

In the Meadow – Lesson 23 – Sight Word Writing in Birdseed

In the Meadow – Lesson 22 – Mystery Picture

In the Meadow – Lesson 21 – Onset and Rime Twisty Eggs

In the Meadow – Lesson 20 – Writing Prompt for Book 5 Blue Jay.

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