On My Stoop [Paperback]

On My Stoopis a beginning reader designed for Kindergarten2nd grade (ages 38) that follows Luce as she sits on her stoop taking in what she sees, hears, and smells around her. Through vivid images and clear text, readers explore everyday sensory details  the sound of a flute, the aroma of food, a birds motion  while encountering vocabulary that emphasizes long U sounds. The balance of familiar and challenging words supports phonemic awareness and early literacy confidence. Teachers and parents can use this title during guided reading, phonics practice, or as a read-aloud prompt to deepen observational skills and vocabulary discussion.

• For Kindergarten2nd grade students, ages 38
• Focuses on long U sound patterns in familiar and new vocabulary
• Combines engaging photographs and clear text to build meaning
• Supports phonemic awareness, pronunciation, and reading fluency
• Useful in guided reading groups, phonics instruction, or home reading time

Beginning readers will be eager to read along to discover different sights and sounds with Luce. The vivid images, clear text, and helpful familiar and challenging vocabulary that uses long U sounds aid in developing early phonemic and literacy skills.Suzanne I. Barchers, Ed.D., has been in education for more than 40 years as a classroom teacher and educational author and publisher. An award-winning author, she has written many educational resources and previously served as managing editor, editor-in-chief, and vice president at several leading educational companies. Barchers is past president of the board of directors for the Associated of Educational Publishers.