Literacy for Zambia - Free Downloadable Stories by Literacy for Zambia - “Read the Word, Change a Nation”

The Brave Hunter

janetberner — 2025-07-16 06:53:36 UTC

An exciting tale about a young hunter who outsmarts a clever monkey. This story includes more complex vocabulary and longer sentences. Comes with a set of comprehension questions and vocabulary exercises. Aligned with Jolly Phonics alternative spellings.

How to Use These Stories

janetberner — 2025-07-16 06:53:37 UTC

Welcome fellow teachers! These stories are designed to complement our Jolly Phonics program and support reading development. Each story can be downloaded as a PDF. Print them or use them on tablets/computers. Remember to encourage interactive reading and celebrate student progress!

Contributing Your Stories

janetberner — 2025-07-16 06:53:37 UTC

Have ideas for new stories? We'd love to grow this collection! Send your stories or suggestions through a private message. All contributions should be culturally relevant and align with our reading levels. Together, we can build a rich library of Zambian stories!

HANDWRITING IDEAS

janetberner — 2025-07-16 06:57:11 UTC

HOW TO USE BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

janetberner — 2025-07-16 06:57:27 UTC

A simple explanation of Bloom's Taxonomy. Explains what is is and how to use it in your classroom.

READING GAMES

janetberner — 2025-07-16 06:57:43 UTC

FUN GAMES YOU CAN MAKE FOR YOUR CLASSROOM.

Renford and Kiki (groups 1-4 safe words)

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:18:55 UTC

A simple story about two boys taking a walk in their village. Perfect for practicing safe words alligned with Jolly Phonics Groups 1-4.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:19:59 UTC

A realistic story at a market using only safe words aligned with Jolly Phonics Groups 1-3.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:21:05 UTC

A fun story about a boy and his dog in a flat. Aligned with Jolly Phonics safe words groups 1-3.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:21:45 UTC

A lovely story about a cat and a dog. Aligned with JP groups 1-3 safe words.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:22:27 UTC

Another safe words story aligned with JP safe words groups 1-3.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:23:39 UTC

Tim and Pip in the Flat. Tim and Pip live in a flat with their dog. Great practice for JP aligned safe words from groups 1-3.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:24:44 UTC

A short Bible lesson on do not judge others. Funny pictures with comprehension quesions.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:26:24 UTC

Mr. Creepy is a great story about judging others. There are vocabulary words with each part as well as comprehension questions. There is a Bible lesson that correlated with this story. Do Not Judge - see that section to find the story.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:27:31 UTC

This story is for grades 1-2. It is a mystery based on the Livingstone Museum's artifact display. Vocaulary and Comprehension questions are included.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 07:48:59 UTC

A rhythmic story about celebrating the first rains of the season. Features simple rhyming words and consonant blends. Excellent for group reading activities. Includes movement suggestions for interactive reading.

janetberner — 2025-07-16 08:45:12 UTC

Handwriting

janetberner — 2025-07-16 08:56:41 UTC

Why do you need to teach children how to print letters? It's all here in a short essay.

TRICKY WORDS WORKSHEET

janetberner — 2025-07-16 09:38:40 UTC

janetberner — 2025-07-16 09:41:17 UTC

BEAUTIFUL PHONICS FLASHCARDS THAT CAN BE USED FOR WALL CHARTS TOO.

READING GAME IDEAS

janetberner — 2025-07-16 09:44:14 UTC

The Monkey Trick

janetberner — 2025-07-16 09:59:22 UTC

An exciting tale of a monkey for Level 4-7

janetberner — 2025-07-23 07:47:29 UTC

janetberner — 2025-07-23 07:52:15 UTC

Easy story for Level 2 reading.

janetberner — 2025-07-23 07:54:25 UTC

Level 3 Jolly Phonics aligned words in a fun story.

janetberner — 2025-07-23 07:55:59 UTC

Level 3 aligned reading story about a cat and dog wearing a hat.

janetberner — 2025-07-23 07:58:48 UTC

A boy is in the market with a pan. Good for reading after level 3 sounds. Aligned with Jolly Phonics.

janetberner — 2025-07-23 08:00:26 UTC

We clean the class is a story about children who help keep the class clean. This is a coloring in story.

janetberner — 2025-07-23 08:02:06 UTC

A very short story to practice level 4 sounds.

janetberner — 2025-07-23 08:03:10 UTC

Nice story about 2 girls. Good for reading level 7 sounds.

janetberner — 2025-07-23 08:04:04 UTC

A Trip to the Market is a good short story aligned with Level 7 sounds. Enjoy!

janetberner — 2025-07-23 08:13:04 UTC

Cooking is an important skill to learn. This story explains how Thandi learned to cook with her Grandmother. Grade 1 reading level.

janetberner — 2025-07-23 16:34:20 UTC

Girl fishing coloring page

janetberner — 2025-07-23 16:48:42 UTC

Brave Hunter coloring page

janetberner — 2025-07-23 16:49:15 UTC

Friends Across Generations

janetberner — 2025-07-23 16:50:22 UTC

Walking with My Dog

janetberner — 2025-07-23 16:52:43 UTC

Dog Breeds

janetberner — 2025-07-23 16:55:15 UTC

janetberner — 2025-07-27 13:56:10 UTC

2 Cats Napping - Group 1 aligned

Grades 1-2 Reading Level

janetberner — 2025-07-27 13:56:58 UTC

Grade 2 reading level

janetberner — 2025-07-27 13:57:26 UTC

Groups 1-4 aligned sounds

janetberner — 2025-07-27 13:58:22 UTC

Through Group 2 aligned sounds

janetberner — 2025-07-27 13:59:25 UTC

Groups 1 & 2 Safe words aligned

janetberner — 2025-07-27 13:59:55 UTC

Aligned with group 4 safe words

janetberner — 2025-07-27 14:00:18 UTC

Aligned with groups 1-4 safe words...no comprehension questions

janetberner — 2025-07-27 14:00:45 UTC

Beautiful story about fishing for Gr. 1

janetberner — 2025-07-27 14:01:06 UTC