Homestead Readers are rooted in science-backed reading instruction and a structured, step-by-step approach. These phonics-based books help children build strong reading skills. Unlike many early reading books, Homestead Readers progress through well thought-out phonics steps to give the student mastery of one skill before moving on to another skill.
Homestead Readers were created by a homeschool graduate turned homeschool mother. They are grounded in real life—making them not only educational, but also meaningful and highly relatable.
Why homeschool families love Homestead Readers:
Each reader has either four or five stories. The new skill for each story is explained at the beginning of the story so the adult is prepared to help their student learn the new reading skill if they don’t already know it.
At the beginning of each story you will find a word list. This list includes words that have not yet been introduced in this book. Practicing this list of words before reading the story will help the child progress through the story more smoothly and feel more successful. Some stories will also contain additional clear instructions on the word list page to help an adult guide a student through learning this new skill.
This is a page from Level 9, the pages are designed to aid beginning readers by using a large font, large spaces between words, large spaces between lines, as well as using a font style that is easy to read. Real photos of real people illustrate the stories bringing them to life.
Complete List of Homestead Readers Levels :
| Level | Story Titles | Phonics Skills |
|---|---|---|
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Level 1 – Grant at Bat |
Grant and Mag Grant at Bat Dan Grant has a Cat Grant Swam |
Short Vowel “a” |
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Level 2 – Grant’s Sled |
Ten Hens Tess Grant’s Sled Mag and the Vet |
Short Vowel “e” |
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Level 3 – Finn and His Pals |
Kim and Lil Jill and a Lamb The Grand Smell The Fast Big Rig Finn and His Pals |
Short Vowel “i” |
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Level 4 – Will Grant Get a Jack |
Tap Tap Tap Will the Van Go? Grant and The Logs Will Grant Get a Jack The Grand Canyon |
Short Vowel “o” |
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Level 5 – Tex |
Run, Ann!, Run! Fix the Truck Fun in the Sun Tex |
Short Vowel “u” |
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Level 6 – The Toad |
The Toad The Sad Lamb The Queen’s Map Jay Ran Away The Tracks |
Long Vowels – 2 Vowel Rule “o” as in go Long Vowels – Silent “e” Rule “ay” as in day Review |
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Level 7 – The Day the Sheep Got Away |
The Day the Sheep Got Away Camp is Fun! Timber! The Bottle Lamb |
“sh” as in sheep “e” as in me “ch” as in chat “er” as in alert “ir” as in bird “ur” as in burn “a” as in call “aw” as in saw “au” as in haul |
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Level 8 – Grant Plants a Garden |
Grant Plants a Garden Dogs CAN Play Hide and Seek The Amazing Helper The Strong Tractor Tess Has A Birthday |
“ng” as in bring, sang, and long “y” as in fly Suffix “-ing” as in fixing Suffix “-er” as in helper Suffix “-ed” as in arrived “or” as in morning “th” as in thick |
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Level 9 – Grant Helps Make A Fence |
Splash! The Dogs Get A Bath Canoe Day Grant Helps Make A Fence Tex Gets A Trim |
“oi” as in coil “oy” as in boy “ow” as in owl Suffix “-ed” as in started “ou” as in out “oo” as in foot |
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Level 10 – Chores Are Fun! |
The Blizzard The Camping Trip The Day the Pups Were Born The Big Race Chores Are Fun! |
“ow” as in bowl Suffix “-ed” as in picked “tch” as in patch “y” as in baby “wh” as in when “c” as in race “ew” as in flew |
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Level 11 – Sailing the Dugout |
Donut’s Lamb The Hunt For Gold Sailing the Dugout Blast Off! |
“oo” as in soon “i” as in kind “o” as in gold “igh” as in right “ea” as in heavy Review |
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Level 12 – A Cowboy Story |
The Gentle Giant Donut Gets A Hair Cut A Cowboy Story The Huge Fire |
soft “g” as in giant “ies” as in puppies “dge” as in fudge “ey” as in key “ves” as in calves “ought” as in thought |
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Level 13 – Seeding the Field |
How To Change The Oil The Naughty Puppy Seeding the Field Grant Visits A Dairy Farm |
Silent Letters “augh” as in caught “ou” as in country “ea” as in great “ie” as in cookie Contractions |
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Level 14 – All Aboard! |
All Aboard! Hay Day Day on the Farm |
“tion” as in nation “ss” as in mission “ear” as in learn “ui” as in fruit “ough” as in enough |
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Level 15 – Ellie’s Secret |
When I Grow Up Harvest Time Ellie’s Surprise What Will Grant Do? |
“or” as in sailor “ch” as in stomach “ph” as in phone “ch” as in machine “eigh” as in eight “qu” as in antique |
Homestead Readers complement several learn-to-read programs thereby giving your child the opportunity to experience repeated success. Download the Skills Comparison Chart to see how the Homestead Readers compliment other learn-to-read programs.
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