Teachers' Bags, Books and Beyond

Welcome to our Reading Resource Hub—a central place for all things literacy! Here you’ll find a variety of engaging, skill-based materials to support reading instruction across the year. From phonics and fluency to comprehension and vocabulary, these resources are designed to help students grow into confident, capable readers.

Whether you’re planning for whole group, small group, intervention, or at-home practice, we’ve gathered everything you need to make reading instruction effective and enjoyable.

Check out all of our literacy resources on TPT.

  • Help Us Build Words and Stronger Readers

    A new school year is almost here, and I am working hard to prepare a classroom where every first grader has the tools they need to grow as a reader. This year, our district is requiring first grade classrooms to use UFLI phonics instruction. During these lessons, students will use magnetic letter tiles to build…

  • First Grade Emergency Sub Plans That Actually Teach – Year Round Substitute Plans

    The Day I Stopped Writing Emergency Sub Plans at 5:30 in the Morning Have you ever noticed that emergencies never happen at convenient times? They seem to show up when your child wakes up with a fever. They happen the day you wake up with a migraine. Sometimes life simply throws you something unexpected and…

  • Lifetime Bundle of Decodable Texts

    I’m so excited to share a resource I’ve worked on for months—my Lifetime Bundle of Decodable Readers! This growing collection of phonics-based books gives teachers, tutors, and families the tools they need to build strong foundational reading skills. Each book features engaging stories that make decoding practice enjoyable and meaningful. Right now, the bundle includes…

  • 1st Grade Emergency Sub Plans

    How I Created Sub Plans That Run My 1st Grade Classroom Without Me As a first grade teacher, I know the stress of being out unexpectedly. Whether it’s waking up sick or needing a mental health day, there’s nothing like the panic of trying to throw together plans at 6:00 a.m. After too many “what…

  • Roll and Cover Math Game Bundle and Lifetime Decodable Bundle

    Hi Teachers! The new school year is right around the corner, and I’m here to make your first week back smooth, engaging, and fun for you and your students with our roll and cover math games and lifetime decodable bundles! ✨ FREEBIE ALERT!Grab our Back-to-School Roll & Cover Game FREE when you sign up for our email list at teachersbagsbooksandbeyond.com. It’s…

  • Yearlong First Grade Phonics Curriclum

    Support your students with our Yearlong First Grade Phonics Curriculum aligned to the Science of Reading! This growing bundle of over 400 decodable activities is perfect for daily lessons, small groups, RTI, or Orton-Gillingham based instruction. Built on the principles of LETRS and structured literacy, each page reinforces key phonics skills with consistent, research-backed routines. ✅ What’s Included – 8 Units of…

  • Summer Decodables

    ☀️ Dive into Summer Reading with Summer Decodables! Seasonal Phonics Practice for K–2 Readers Summer is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the sunshine, and keep those literacy skills strong. That’s why I created a set of summer decodables designed especially for early readers. These kid-friendly stories offer targeted phonics practice while keeping things…

  • Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

    Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To show our gratitude, we’re offering 25% off all products in our Teachers’ Bags, Books, and Beyond store on May 6th and 7th. This is the perfect time to grab your favorite phonics decodables, math games, writing units, and lesson plans at a great price! If you’re looking for resources to…

  • 2nd Grade Dibels Homework

    Enhance Your Students’ Reading Success with the DIBELS Homework Packet: Perfect for 2nd Grade Teachers As 2nd grade teachers, we know how important it is to help students build strong foundational reading skills. DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) provides a valuable way to measure progress and pinpoint areas for growth. To support…

  • R-Controlled Vowel Phonics Activities

    Mastering R-Controlled Vowels can be tricky for young learners, but engaging r-controlled vowel phonics activities make all the difference! This encode-and-color by code activity is a perfect way to help 1st and 2nd graders strengthen their phonics skills while having fun. What Are R-Controlled Vowels? R-controlled vowels, also known as “bossy R” vowels, occur when…

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