Fitzroy Reader

Systematic Phonics-Based Decodable readers for Lifelong Literacy

The Fitzroy Readers use a phonic approach to literacy and consist of ninety carefully graded story books. Each reader builds on the one before by introducing a new sound or digraph, and a few special words to learn by memory. The Word Skills workbooks contain spelling, grammar, punctuation, comprehension and creative writing sheets for use alongside each individual reader.

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SAAR Fitzroy Master List

The Master List provides a complete reference to all the sounds and special words introduced in the Fitzroy Readers and Fitzroy Word Skills program. Each new Reader systematically adds a sound (such as /ay/, /ch/, or /oo/) to strengthen phonics knowledge.

Alongside, students encounter “special words” that cannot be sounded out in the usual way and need to be recognised by sight. Over time, many of these words transition from being “special” to fully decodable, supporting children as they progress from beginner to advanced reading levels.

This Master List serves as a valuable tool for teachers and parents, offering a clear overview of the reading sequence and ensuring continuity of learning across all levels.

For Teachers & Schools

Explore our Teacher Resources section with access to lesson plans, phonics charts, and other support materials aligned with the Fitzroy Readers series. Selected downloadable resources are provided to help teachers implement structured, phonics-based reading instruction in the classroom.

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Dedicated Teacher Resources

Click below links to view Fitzroy Readers Plan:

Training & Webinars

Watch our full 1-hour introductory session on how to use Fitzroy Readers effectively in your school:

Fitzroy Readers:
An Orientation Program

Professional Development Session:
Fitzroy Readers-Creative Writing Skill

School Partnerships

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Student Read Aloud Sheets
Individual Student Records
Complete Class Records

Fitzroy Readers Running Records (FRRRs)

The Fitzroy Readers Running Records (FRRRs) provide educators with a reliable framework to monitor and evaluate student reading progress. Each assessment captures three essential dimensions of reading—Fluency, Accuracy, and Punctuation—measured on a straightforward 1–5 scale.

Every FRRRs pack (beginning from Levels 1-10 and continuing across all levels) offers downloadable PDFs that include:

Student Read-Aloud Sheets

These are fully selected sentences drawn from the corresponding Reader, enabling focused assessment of applied reading skills.

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Individual Student Records

Structured templates for documenting a learner’s ongoing development across sessions.

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Whole-Class Records

Consolidated charts that provide a comprehensive overview of student progress at the class level.

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By spanning all levels of the Fitzroy Readers program, FRRRs ensure educators can consistently track, support, and strengthen literacy outcomes from early stages to advanced reading.

For Parents

How to Use Fitzroy at Home

Parent FAQs

The Fitzroy Readers closely align with the NCF’s Balanced Literacy Approach, which emphasizes both lower-order and higher-order literacy skills. Through systematic phonics instruction, they build print awareness, phonological awareness, decoding, and spelling accuracy. Alongside, the Readers and Word Skills workbooks promote comprehension, vocabulary development, and creative expression through guided reading, independent reading, and writing tasks. This ensures a balanced focus on learning to read and reading to learn, exactly as envisioned in the NCF.
Fitzroy Readers are a carefully sequenced set of phonics-based storybooks. Each Reader introduces one new sound while revising previous ones, making reading progress systematic, achievable, and confidence-building.
The series begins at the very start of reading as early as 4 years of age and extends to primary levels. Fitzroy also supports older learners and struggling readers who need a structured, step-by-step program.
Yes. Fitzroy Readers complement curriculum requirements in phonics, spelling, grammar, and comprehension, and align with literacy standards used in schools worldwide.
Phonics equips children with the skills to decode new words independently. Fitzroy’s step-by-step approach ensures students build strong foundations for lifelong reading and writing.
The series contains 90 Readers grouped into levels .Each level introduces new sounds and “special words,” supported by Word Skills workbooks for grammar, spelling, comprehension, and writing practice.
That’s not a problem. Fitzroy starts from the basics, making it suitable for complete beginners. Each new sound is taught gradually, ensuring no learner feels overwhelmed.
Word Skills workbooks are companion resources that extend the Readers. They cover spelling, grammar, punctuation, comprehension, and creative writing, ensuring students develop well-rounded literacy skills.
FRRRs are assessment tools that help teachers track progress in fluency, accuracy, and punctuation using a simple 1–5 scale. They are available across all levels and include Student Read-Aloud sheets, Individual Records, and Whole-Class Records.
Parents can listen to their child read aloud, encourage sounding-out strategies, and use the Parent Guide for step-by-step support. Reading together and discussing stories helps build comprehension and confidence.
Progress can be assessed through Running Records (FRRRs), comprehension activities in Word Skills, and teacher observations. This ensures both decoding ability and overall literacy growth are monitored.
Yes. Digital resources such as flip books, interactive software, and apps are available to support reading. These tools provide engaging ways for children to practice phonics and comprehension alongside the printed Fitzroy Readers.
Comprehensive teacher guides, training workshops, and professional development sessions are available to help schools implement Fitzroy successfully and maximize student outcomes. Reach out to us if you need training support.
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