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Guided Reading

Unlock the Power of Literacy with Powerful, Small-Group Reading Instruction

Boost literacy skills and student engagement through small-group reading experiences that include daily opportunities for integrated phonics practice. Move students forward by strengthening students' reading foundations with expertly crafted original texts and easy-to-teach lessons designed for individualized instruction.

During Guided Reading, students read an exciting, thought-provoking, original text, participate in group discussion, practice phonics and foundational skills, and write about their reading. Guided Reading targets individuals' learning needs and aids them on their journey to becoming independent readers and writers.


About Guided Reading

What are the benefits of Guided Reading?

  • Provides enjoyable, successful experiences with print for all students
  • Supports readers in the development of all aspects of the reading process
  • Offers another opportunity for students to practice and reinforce phonics and foundational skills learning
  • Provides the opportunity to teach responsively to every student's learning needs, providing equitable support to all readers
  • Enables students to read more challenging text with support
  • Utilizes evidence-based methods for achieving literacy growth
  • Provides an extremely engaging small group reading experience
  • Has been proven successful for decades

What do Educators Say About Guided Reading?

  • "Its exactly what we wanted. Teachers say it's the way they want to be teaching".
  • "The word work part of the guided reading lessons are really well designed to meet the needs of students."
  • "Having a program that is mapped out and has the book and all the pieces at this stage is such a beautiful thing because we [elementary teachers] have so much to plan."
  • "Teachers felt like it made their lives easier."
  • "Kids are getting so much more individualized and small group instruction."

Shop Guided Reading

Guided Reading, Second Edition — Grades: K-3

To purchase new Guided Reading, or for current Guided Reading, First Edition customers, please contact your rep for new or upgrade pricing and information.

Unlock the Power of Literacy with Powerful, Personalized, Small-Group Reading Instruction

New in the Second Edition

  • A 180-day plan for literacy success
  • 15 impactful teaching routines for familiar teaching and learning
  • Opportunities for foundational skills learning and application in every lesson
  • Student-facing eBook library, assigned reading groups, and phonics activities with Guided Reading Digital
  • Professional development video collection
Guided Reading Components

School Price, Per Collection

Grade Level Price Components
Grade K $7,385* 200 titles (6 copies of each, levels A-H), 200 lesson folders, The Comprehensive Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Guide, Collection Guide, and a one-year annual subscription to FPL Guided Reading Digital.
Grade 1 $7,385* 200 titles (6 copies of each, levels A-M), 200 lesson folders, The Comprehensive Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Guide, Collection Guide, and a one-year annual subscription to FPL Guided Reading Digital.
Grade 2 $7,385* 200 titles (6 copies of each, levels E-P), 200 lesson folders, The Comprehensive Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Guide, Collection Guide, and a one-year annual subscription to FPL Guided Reading Digital.
Grade 3 $7,385* 200 titles (6 copies of each, levels I-S), 200 lesson folders, The Comprehensive Phonics, Spelling, and Word Study Guide, Collection Guide, and a one-year annual subscription to FPL Guided Reading Digital.

*Price and availability subject to change without notice.


Guided Reading, First Edition — Grades: K-6


Guided Reading Text Level Packs by Grade


Guided Reading, Bookroom Packs — Grades: K-6, K-5, K-2, 3-6


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