Flower stems are thin but strong. Logs are thick and hold up the weight of trees. Some clothes are made with thick fabric and others with thin cloth. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning to compare the physical properties of things around them. As readers practice decoding words with digraph th, they gain practical knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
