Into Reading

Module 1 – Curious About Kindergarten

Essential Question: What will I discover in kindergarten?

It’s the start of kindergarten, and children are brimming with curiosity. Who is my teacher? Will I make friends? What will I learn?

In this module, children will find out that the year ahead promises to be full of new experiences. They will meet new people, explore new places, learn new skills, and think of new ideas. There’s so much to discover – so let’s get started!

Big Idea Words for This Unit:

discover dream partners

Power Words for This Unit:

plan polite share

idea offer stuck

clue mistake puzzled

city country map

Sight Words for This Unit:

the

see

Module 2 – There’s Only One Me

Essential Question: What makes each of us special?

The things we love to do. The languages we speak. Our names, bodies, families, and dreams. We’re different in so many ways and different is awesome! In this module, children will explore what makes each of us one of a kind.

Children learn from characters who are experts at self-reflection. They see that when we take time to appreciate who we are – inside and out, our successes are shortcomings – the happier we are to just be ourselves. And the better equipped to celebrate our differences.

Big Idea Words for This Unit:

celebrate different special

Power Words for This Unit:

participate pronounce research

bother change same

exception serious wise

enormous height wish

Sight Words for This Unit:

to by my

am at go

man no is

can and you

Module 3 – My Community Heroes

Essential Question: What makes a community?

Kindergartners enjoy dressing up as doctors, police officers, and fire fighters. They want to be community heroes like these figures. But as this module shows, there are many everyday heroes in our communities, from teachers and mail carriers to mechanics and artists.

Children will see that we accomplish more together, and that they don’t need to wait to contribute. Communities are about pooling our unique backgrounds and skills – the more diverse, the better – and that’s something they can get started on right away!

Big Idea Words for This Unit:

community location neighbor

Power Words for This Unit:

earn safe together

busy help neighborhood

hope wonderful worried

Sight Words for This Unit:

an it has

ran he she

did in put

sits me with

Module 4 – Happy Healthy Me

Essential Question: How can I be my healthier me?

When we teach kindergarteners to take good care of their bodies, we’re not just helping them feel great today. We’re helping them form healthier habits to carry throughout their lives.

In this module, children will learn the essentials of healthy living, like eating well, exercising, and practicing good hygiene. They also see that being “my healthiest me” is a blast. It’s playing basketball, it’s swinging on the monkey bars, it’s eating a rainbow of foods. And after fun active days, it’s a good night’s sleep.

Big Idea Words for This Unit:

energy exercise healthy

Power Words for This Unit:

active stretch weight

muscles relaxing take care

half serving variety

peaceful relax rest

Sight Words for This Unit:

big good his very

got on here of

lot not are was

had be do ten

Module 5 – I Can Do It!

Essential Question: What does it mean to try hard?

Kindergarteners often hear, “You can do it!” In this module, children will meet kids who are doing it – from daring to jump off a diving board to learning to ride a bike.

Despite their young age and varied abilities, children see that with a little hard work, some practice, and the mindset of perseverance, they too can achieve their goals. So let’s do it!

Big Idea Words for This Unit:

practice proud success

Power Words for This Unit:

important scared surprise

lovely several spy

allow energized inspire

disability hero respectful

Sight Words for This Unit:

but up look want

him us for her

yes help too they

six have some we

Module 6 – Home of the Free and the Brave

Essential Question: What makes the USA special?

Waving a flag is fun, simple way for kindergartners to show patriotism. This display becomes more meaningful when children appreciate the reasons why we celebrate our country.

In this module, children meet some of our greatest leaders, from Washington to King. They discover our unique symbols, like the bald eagle and apple pie, and our enduring freedom. They explore our different landscapes and diverse people, learning that we all contribute to making the USA special.

Big Idea Words for This Unit:

belong country right

Power Words for This Unit:

America plain sea

anthem cheer team

believe low refuse

American crowd customer

Sight Words for This Unit:

get hot or where

if stop come from

red as that our

cut must said when

Module 7 – Zoom In!

Essential Question: What can I learn when I look closely?

Kindergartners are natural explorers. When we guide them to stop and look closely at new things – or at familiar things in new ways – they make rich discoveries.

The texts in this module inspire children to zoom I, whether it’s exploring a fascinating corner of nature, like the world of ants, or appreciating beauty in everyday experiences, like a man strumming his guitar on the bus. Children will look closely, think differently, ask questions, and make connections.

Big Idea Words for This Unit:

watch wonder world

Power Words for This Unit:

familiar free witness

close flow visit

curious observe study

care decide real

Sight Words for This Unit:

off will down so

back let were what

then this could now

tell well your who

Module 8 – From Plant to Plate

Essential Question: How do plants become food?

From down in the dirt to the top pf the ground, there are many things happening that help plants grow in the garden. Children will find out how bugs, worms, snakes, and even skunks help us grow the seeds, roots, stems, leaves, and flowers that we eat.

This module serves up some fun foods like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and rainbow stew. Are you hungry yet? Well, start reading!

Big Idea Words for This Unit:

garden harvest plant

Power Words for This Unit:

bloom root seed

burrow soil vine

crop factory ingredient

peel row serve

Sight Words for This Unit:

some take know out

home like many right

keep made why would

make time all into

Module 9 – Animal Habitats

Essential Question: What makes a habitat a home?

Animals live everywhere, from the lush rainforests, to the arid deserts, to the freezing polar regions. Their habitats may seem like different worlds, but all animals need water, food, and shelter to survive. These things are what make a habitat a home.

In this module, children get up-close with black bears and bumblebees, with penguins and peccaries. They discover how each animal is uniquely suited to its environment – and see that animals’ needs aren’t so different from their own.

Big Idea Words for This Unit:

habitat protect provide

Power Words for This Unit:

living weather young

forest steep underground

burrow prey search

encounter journey sturdy

Sight Words for This Unit:

came gave about one

just pick because play

ate them again how