The Bootcamp series includes twelve phonetically-controlled books which consist entirely of one-syllable words. The Bootcamp books include one paragraph of material per page in a large font, and are perfect for applying our Pressure Release technique while reading with your student.
Reading Level: 0.5 (Kindergarten)
Phonics Concepts: One Syllable Words, Consonants, Short Vowels
Length: 5-15 pages long
Genre: Children/Family/Animals
Intended Audience: Preschool/Pre-Literacy Students
The Cab
The adventures of Tab, Sam, and Pam are perfect for students learning to read consonants.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Consonants, Short A (cat, cab, Sam)
Excerpt: “Tab has a cat and a bat.”
The Vans
Wild antics unfold as Dan’s adventurous cat causes chaos, and a mad ram bumps into multiple vans.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Consonants, Short A (van, Dan, ram)
Excerpt: “Tab loves to nap on Pat’s lap.”
The Bad Ram
Follow the mischievous adventures of Sam’s ram as it causes chaos in a van and with a cat’s ham.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short A (bad, ram)
Excerpt: “Sam had a ram. The ram was bad.”
The Mad Cat
Pam’s bad cat creates mayhem by stealing hats, running at a cab, and befriending a fat pal.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short A (mad, cat)
Excerpt: “The cats sat and had a nap on the mat.”
Dad
Join Dad as he plays tag, helps kids, and takes a fun trip to the Big Hat.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short I (hit, rip)
Excerpt: “The kids dig Dad. He is a hip Dad and a pal.”
The Hip Kid
Tim and his pals enjoy fun, slips, and gags.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short I (hip, kid)
Excerpt: “Tim is a hip kid. He has wit. Tim has six pals.”
The Bus
When the bus gets stuck in the mud, the kids and a van come to the rescue in this fun adventure.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short U (fun, bus)
Excerpt: “The bus is fun. It can pass vans and cabs.”
Fun Pup
Suds, the fun-loving pup, enjoys playing in the mud, chasing sticks, and getting sudsy in the bath.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short U (suds, pup)
Excerpt: “The pup is called Suds. It is a fun pup. It loves to run with Bud and Jill’s pals.”
Mom
Mom cares for her kids, helps with class, and handles mishaps like bugs on the rug with love and patience.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short O (mom, dog)
Excerpt: “Mom can’t stand bugs. Bev and I get bugs and put them on the rug. This gets mom mad.”
Hot Sun
Enjoy sunny adventures with friends, pets, and family, complete with hats and fun in the shade.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short O (hot, dog)
Excerpt: “My pals love to chat and have fun. I sit in the sun with my pals.”
Bear Cub
A camping trip turns thrilling when a bear cub slips into the tent.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short E (net, bed)
Excerpt: “Mom saw the big bear. It was hunting for the cub. It went by us and ran into the tent.”
Wet Fun
Rain, ponds, and sand make the perfect backdrop for this story about enjoying the outdoors with pets.
Grade Level: 0.5
Concept: Short E (wet, pet)
Excerpt: “It is fun to get wet. I get wet with my pets. We love to run in the sun and get hot.”
