About this book
This is my mat. A fat cat sleeps on it, a man wears a hat, and then a rat runs off with the hat. This book uses one-syllable words with the short a sound, in VC, CVC, and CV patterns, plus pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sight words. At 145 words, it is a first read for ages 3 to 5.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Reading level | Level 1, Pre-Readers |
| Length | 17 pages, 145 words, 3 minutes |
| Categories | Decodables KG, Dialogic Reading, Story Time |
| Interactive features | Identify Sounds activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Identify Sounds activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read My Mat with your child
This is a first decodable, so let your child sound out the short a words slowly. The same words come back again and again, mat, cat, hat, and rat, which helps a new reader feel sure of every page. Ask your child to point to the mat, the cat, and the hat as you read. Short, calm, and easy to finish, it is a good pick for the very start of reading.
Talk about it together
- Who sleeps on the mat?
- What does the rat do with the hat?
- Which short a words can you spot on this page?
Inside the book
A child tells us about a mat, a fat cat who sleeps on it, and a man with a hat. Then a rat comes along, and the hat goes on a little trip of its own.
Children practice the short a sound in one-syllable words, with VC, CVC, and CV patterns and pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sight words. The words repeat, the sentences stay short, and the story fits a first reader.
From the book: “My fat cat can sleep on my mat.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 3 to 5 years. It is a Level 1 Pre-Readers book, made for children who are just starting to sound out words.
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Identify Sounds activity is a Reading and Math app feature.
How long is the book?
Seventeen pages, 145 words, about 3 minutes of reading time.
What sound does this book practice?
The short a sound, in one-syllable VC, CVC, and CV words like mat, cat, hat, and rat, plus pre-kindergarten and kindergarten sight words.
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