El Nido is a Spanish decodable reader designed to help beginning readers practice decoding and fluency through structured phonics instruction. This story provides focused reading practice with the syllables na, ne, ni, no, nu, supporting the development of phonological awareness, syllable recognition, and comprehension.
Build Syllable Awareness and Phonics Skills
Students learn to connect sounds and symbols by practicing the N syllable family (na–ne–ni–no–nu). The decodable text helps readers apply their syllable knowledge in context, strengthening accuracy and automaticity while reading connected sentences.
Develop Fluency and Confidence
Each page uses controlled vocabulary and sentence patterns that allow children to focus on decoding. As students master these syllables, they build fluency, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how sounds and letters work together in Spanish.
Strengthen Comprehension and Vocabulary
After decoding, children discuss story meaning and vocabulary to reinforce understanding. The illustrations serve as helpful context without replacing decoding, ensuring comprehension grows from accurate reading.
Aligned with the Science of Reading
El Nido follows the Ciencia de la Lectura framework and enfoque silábico, emphasizing systematic and explicit phonics instruction. The book supports the essential components of literacy development: decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
Perfect for: Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 classrooms, bilingual and dual-language programs, and families supporting early Spanish literacy at home.
El Nido is part of the ¡Vamos a Leer! Spanish decodable series. Explore the full collection here!
