
The Phonics Handbook Poetry Collection
101 Decodable Poems for Reinforcing Sound Letter Patterns
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 22. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
138 pages
978-1-041-21266-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Phonics Handbook Poetry Collection is an engaging collection of 101 decodable poems carefully crafted to target specific phonic patterns. This collection is a fun and effective resource for classrooms, homeschoolers, and any educator needing additional literacy support materials. Specifically curated to build confidence, fluency, comprehension, and a love for poetry, this engaging collection of poems and activities offers:
101 poems purposefully written by David L. Harrison, an expert in writing poetry children love
six application routines for use with all the poems that provide additional, critical practice in the patterns learned
opportunities to develop independence in word attack skills in reading and writing
chapters that focus on specific patterns found in typical phonic curricular scope and sequences: short vowels, long vowels, consonants, consonant blends, consonant digraphs, and rime families
two suggested activities specific to each poem that extend phonic applications and provide opportunities for connecting to content areas, reading comprehension, and interesting Tier 2 vocabulary
a robust companion website that includes downloadable resources and audio recordings for all 101 poems
From short vowels to blends, kids will laugh, rhyme, and read their way to stronger skills-one poem at a time!
101 poems purposefully written by David L. Harrison, an expert in writing poetry children love
six application routines for use with all the poems that provide additional, critical practice in the patterns learned
opportunities to develop independence in word attack skills in reading and writing
chapters that focus on specific patterns found in typical phonic curricular scope and sequences: short vowels, long vowels, consonants, consonant blends, consonant digraphs, and rime families
two suggested activities specific to each poem that extend phonic applications and provide opportunities for connecting to content areas, reading comprehension, and interesting Tier 2 vocabulary
a robust companion website that includes downloadable resources and audio recordings for all 101 poems
From short vowels to blends, kids will laugh, rhyme, and read their way to stronger skills-one poem at a time!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
6 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 4 farbige Tabellen, 6 farbige Abbildungen
4 Tables, color; 6 Halftones, color; 6 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-21266-9 (9781041212669)
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Other editions
Additional editions

Mary Jo Fresch | David L. Harrison
The Phonics Handbook Poetry Collection
101 Decodable Poems for Reinforcing Sound Letter Patterns
E-Book
approx. 07/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€35.49
Available for download

Mary Jo Fresch | David L. Harrison
The Phonics Handbook Poetry Collection
101 Decodable Poems for Reinforcing Sound Letter Patterns
E-Book
approx. 07/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€35.49
Available for download
Persons
Mary Jo Fresch, PhD is an Academy Professor and Professor Emeritus from the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. An educator for 40+ years, she taught third grade, adult literacy, and pre- and in-service teachers' literacy methods. Her research and writing focus on literacy learning with a particular concentration on phonics and spelling. Mary Jo lives in Dublin, Ohio with her husband, Hank.
David L. Harrison has co-written eighteen books for classroom teachers. He has been poet laureate for Missouri and for Drury University. NCTE has five times chosen his work for Most Notable Books of Poetry. He has received the Pioneer in Education Award and two honorary doctorates in letters.
David L. Harrison has co-written eighteen books for classroom teachers. He has been poet laureate for Missouri and for Drury University. NCTE has five times chosen his work for Most Notable Books of Poetry. He has received the Pioneer in Education Award and two honorary doctorates in letters.
Content
1. Introduction to Decodable Poems 2. Digging in: Decodable Poetry Routines 3. Consonant Poems 4. Short Vowel Poems 5. Long Vowel Poems 6. Consonant Blend Poems 7. Consonant Digraph Poems 8. Rime Poems