Components

Big Books/Little Books (Pre-K-1)
Grade Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten: 12
Grade 1: 11

Big Books encourage young students to interact with fine literature, explore concepts of book and print awareness, expand vocabulary knowledge, and develop listening comprehension. Little Book versions of the Big Books (identical in every way except size) are a resource for students to read independently or in small groups during Workshop.

First Reader (Grade 1, Units 5 and 6)

The First Reader helps students in Grade 1 make the transition from controlled decodable text to the authentic writing in the Student Readers.

Getting Started Reader (2)

The Getting Started Reader in Grade 2 offers extra support and additional fluency practice for students as they transition from first to second grade. It is used in the Getting Started Lessons.

Student Readers (1-6)
Grades 1-3: 2 per grade level (Book 1: Units 1-3); Book 2: (Units 4-6)
Grades 4-6: 1 per grade level

By the middle of Grade 1, students have the decoding skills to read authentic literature included in the Student Readers. Each Student Reader contains literature, both fiction and non-fiction as well as poetry, which is organized into themes. The literature at all grade levels represents the diversity of our society. In addition, expository selections in science and social studies teach students to read in the content areas and reinforces key state science and social studies standards.

Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Kits (Pre-K-3)

Phonemic awareness and phonics instruction and review play a crucial role in Imagine It!, especially in the primary grades. Components include alphabet and phonics cards, game mats, write-on/wipe-off boards with magnetic uppercase and lowercase letters, and other items to support instruction.

Language Arts Big Book (K-1)

The Language Arts Big Books are designed to present essential language arts and writing skills in an engaging and developmentally appropriate manner to young students.

Skills Workbooks (K-6)

Depending upon the grade level, students practice the following skills:

Alphabet Knowledge
Phonemic Awareness
Inquiry
Phonics
Comprehension
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing
Grammar, Mechanics and Usage

There are two Skills Workbooks at each grade level, one for each half of the year. The workbooks also have all the skillsheets conveniently organized by lesson. These skillsheets provide students the opportunity to practice and apply the skills they are learning. These workbooks are an integral part of instruction.

Each Skills Workbook will be available in three formats—Workbook, Blackline Master (BLM), and Annotated Teacher's Edition (ATE).

Pre-Decodable and Decodable Stories (K-3)
Grade Pre-K: 20
Grade K: 35
Grade 1 Core Set: 115
Grade 1 Practice Set: 80
Grade 2: 7 Books, each containing multiple decodable stories
Grade 3: 4 Books, each containing multiple decodable stories

Pre-Decodable Stories help students at Pre-K, K, and Grade 1 learn about concepts of books and print and practice reading essential high-frequency sight words. Decodable stories provide fluency practice through phonetically controlled, connected text.

Home Connection (Pre-K-6)

Letters in both English and Spanish for families enhance and strengthen their child's learning. Letters include information on reading strategies and skills, routines, commonly used reading definitions, and additional practice activities. Suggestions for family projects are included.

Language Arts Handbook (2-6)

Lessons in writing, grammar, and mechanics provide students a reference book to learn about and check critical writing, revising and editing skills. The Language Arts Handbook is an integral part of the writing lessons.

Exploring Sounds and Letters Kit (Pre-K)

The comprehensive kit includes everything you need to support lesson activities and themes including: Alphabet cards, Magnetic Letters, Dry erase Boards, Teacher Resource Book, Lion Puppet Pocket Chart, and much much more.

Big Books/Little Books (Pre-K-1) Grade Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten: 12 Grade 1: 11