Build Decoding Flexibility. Expand Vowel Knowledge. Strengthen Reading Fluency.
As readers progress beyond basic vowel patterns, they must learn that a single vowel sound can be represented by four to five different spellings. Without explicit instruction and carefully controlled text, this complexity can overwhelm developing readers and disrupt decoding accuracy.
Dandelion Readers Vowel Spellings Level 3 is a set of fully decodable readers designed to explicitly teach multiple spellings for the same vowel sound at a more advanced level. Each book introduces four to five spellings for one vowel sound, allowing students to compare patterns, apply phonics knowledge, and read connected text with increasing accuracy and confidence.
This structured progression supports systematic phonics instruction by expanding students’ understanding of vowel spellings while reinforcing previously taught phonics patterns and high-frequency words. The result is greater decoding flexibility, improved fluency, and increased reading stamina as text complexity continues to grow.
Instruction is aligned with evidence-based literacy practices and the Science of Reading, making this set ideal for classroom instruction, intervention, and supplemental practice.
WHY EDUCATORS CHOOSE THESE BOOKS
- Fully decodable readers with carefully controlled text
- Four to five vowel spellings introduced per book for comparison and flexibility
- Gradual progression supports accurate decoding and fluency
- Reinforces previously taught sounds and high-frequency words
- Increased text per page to build reading stamina
- Can be used alongside any structured literacy program
KEY SKILLS SUPPORTED
These decodable readers explicitly support the development of:
- Flexible decoding of advanced vowel spellings
- Recognition of vowel teams and r-controlled vowel patterns
- Application of phonics skills in connected text
- Reading fluency, accuracy, and confidence
- Orthographic mapping through repeated, meaningful exposure
THIS SET INCLUDES
12 Fully Decodable Readers
Sold together as a complete set. Each book introduces multiple spellings for one vowel sound.
- Book 1: Jake the Snake — /ā/: ai, ay, a, a-e, ea
- Book 2: The Stream — /ē/: ee, e, ea, y
- Book 3: Toad in a Hole — /ō/: oa, o, ow, oe, o-e
- Book 4: Surfing — /er/: ur, er, ir, or, ear
- Book 5: The Mean Robot — /ē/: ea as /ē/, /ā/, and /ĕ/
- Book 6: The Crow — /ow/: ow as /ow/ or /ō/
- Book 7: The Blue Pond Club — /oo/: oo, ew, ue, u-e
- Book 8: The Kite — /ī/: igh, i, y, ie, i-e
- Book 9: The Tooth — /oo/: as in boot or look
- Book 10: The Tent on the Lawn — /aw/: aw, a, al, au
- Book 11: The Royal Chest of Coins — /oi/: oi, oy, uoy
- Book 12: Ted Gets Scared — /ar/: ar, or, air
WORKS WITH ANY STRUCTURED LITERACY PROGRAM
- Aligns with systematic, explicit phonics instruction
- Supports Science of Reading–aligned teaching practices
- Complements classroom, intervention, and MTSS settings
- Integrates easily without altering existing curriculum frameworks
DISTRICT JUSTIFICATION
Dandelion Readers Vowel Spellings Level 3 supports structured literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading by providing fully decodable readers that explicitly teach four to five spellings for each vowel sound. Each book is carefully controlled so students read only patterns that have been taught.
This intentional progression strengthens decoding flexibility, supports orthographic mapping, and builds reading fluency—making the set appropriate for classroom adoption, intervention use, and district-wide early literacy initiatives.
PAIRS WITH
Dandelion Readers Vowel Spellings Level 3 Activities
A photocopiable, spiral-bound workbook with activities aligned to each reader. Supports phonics, spelling, reading, writing, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension practice (sold separately).
