Emergent books typically have more text than books at the pre-emergent level but still feature large print and plenty of white space. Emergent readers have more text to decode and a more complex storyline to follow.

Children at the emergent reading level will:

Recognize many of the "Words to Know"

Use beginning and ending sounds to figure out simple words

Listen to themselves read, stop when they make an error and go back and correct the error themselves

Begin to recognize and read word endings, such as -s, -es, -ing, -er, etc.

Activities to do at home:

• Use playdough to create letters and words. It is a great way to learn letter sounds and letter identification, fine motor skills as well as word building skills.
• Play sight word bingo. Create a bingo board with sight words, frequently used words or words your child may need help sounding out. This will be a fun game as well as help your child with spelling, reading, and oral language.
• When reading a story, stop and ask questions. Have your child predict how the story will end.

Emergent Readers have orange labels on the spine.