Prefer to shop on TPT? Click here.
If you're looking for a simple, effective way to group your students for reading instruction, this printable assessment will save you so much time.
With just one tool, you can quickly assess 25 essential reading skills across phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and spelling. It's designed for 1-on-1 use and gives you clear insights into what each student needs, without a long battery of tests or overwhelming data.
Use it on its own or pair it with my digital Reading Skills Grouping Tool, which automatically scores and groups students based on their skill gaps.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Printable teacher checklist with all 25 reading skill tasks
- Student-facing assessment pages for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade
- Teacher script with oral prompts and scoring directions
- Task-to-skill alignment chart so you know exactly what you’re assessing
- Tips for forming skill-based small groups with or without the digital tool
- Optional reference to Ehri’s phases for developmentally aligned grouping
Why teachers love it:
- Saves hours of time planning small groups
- Covers a wide range of foundational reading skills
- Helps you make data-informed decisions without the overwhelm
- Works as a stand-alone OR with my digital Reading Skills Grouping Tool
Perfect for:
- 1-on-1 assessments
- Beginning of year benchmarks
- Progress monitoring
- Intervention planning
- Reading intervention teachers, classroom teachers, and tutors
Want even more support?
This printable assessment pairs perfectly with my Reading Skills Assessment & Grouping Tool (sold separately), which automatically scores the checklist, sorts students into groups, and even recommends next steps.
✨ Literacy Launchpad members: This resource is included in your membership! (Not a member? Learn more.)
This is a digital product. Nothing physical will ship.
