Magnetic Reading and Magnetic Literacy Supplemental Resources
Updated: Jul 30
Feeling overwhelmed by the transition to Magnetic Reading or your school’s new adoption of Magnetic Literacy? You’re not alone!
If you're beginning the school year with a new curriculum, you may be wondering what supplemental resources will benefit your students the most.
Whether you've been using my resources in the past or you're discovering MB Creations for the first time, I hope this guide helps you find exactly what you need.
Find Answers to Your Questions:
I used to teach Magnetic Reading. Now, my school is adopting Magnetic Literacy. How are these programs different?
One of the biggest changes is that Magnetic Literacy is a comprehensive ELA curriculum, while Magnetic Reading Foundations (K-2) and Magnetic Reading (3-5) were designed as a supplemental program with separate focus areas.
I purchased your Magnetic Reading Bundle in the past. Can I still use it?
Of course! First, thank you for your support and trust in my creations.
Many of my original resources were intentionally designed with stand-alone passages, independent activities, and grade-level standards in mind. Because of that, they continue to be a great way to provide meaningful reading practice alongside Magnetic Literacy.
All bundles now include:
New suggested alignment
6 vocabulary graphic organizers for unit words found in Magnetic Literacy (as well as the graphic organizers originally created for Magnetic Reading)
New writing resources that relate to the updated curriculum
Redownload this bundle so you don't miss these additions.
For K-2 Teachers: The transition to Magnetic Literacy was fairly small in the primary grades. If you've been using my Reading Bundle, you'll be happy to know that it still aligns very well with the new curriculum. The skills are introduced in the same sequence, making the Reading Bundle an easy addition to your literacy centers, homework routine, and instruction.
For 3-6 Teachers: Magnetic Literacy blends informational and literary skills throughout the year instead of teaching them in separate units like Magnetic Reading. Because of this, my Reading Bundle works especially well for spiral review, independent practice, intervention, and test preparation. You can continue teaching the units in the same order as before, or simply choose individual worksheets whenever students need extra practice with a particular reading skill.
What new resources did you create specifically for Magnetic Literacy?
K–2: I created editable learning targets, daily phonics flip cards, and instructional slideshows. Scroll to learn more!
3–6: I created editable learning targets, spelling worksheets, and instructional slideshows. Scroll to learn more!
Can I edit the ELA Learning Targets that I previously purchased to supplement Magnetic Reading?
No. Because I created those resources in Adobe Illustrator, I’m unable to offer them in an easily editable format. However, I’ve created new learning targets aligned with Magnetic Literacy and made them fully editable in Canva, PowerPoint, and Google Slides.
I loved the weekly phonics posters included in the Magnetic Reading Learning Targets resource. Do you sell something similar for Magnetic Literacy?
Yes, but the phonics pages are now offered separately from the Learning Targets resource. While Magnetic Reading featured a weekly phonics focus, Magnetic Literacy is organized into 180 daily sessions. Including all the phonics pages in the Learning Targets file would have made it too large, so I created a separate, editable resource that allows you to print or display the skill for each daily session.
Special Note: If you’re only interested in the digital slides, you may prefer the Instructional Slideshow resource instead. It includes the daily phonics focus slides as part of a larger collection of supplemental materials.
Do you offer spelling resources?
Yes! I offer spelling supplements for grades 3–6. To confirm that the words align with your curriculum, compare my previews with the word lists found in Modules 1, 2, and 3 of each unit in your curriculum.
For Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade, Magnetic Literacy teaches spelling patterns through phonics practice rather than providing specific word lists. Supplemental phonics pages for these grades are included in my Reading Bundle.
I'm new to teaching Magnetic Reading. Where should I begin?
K–2: Start with unit learning targets and weekly phonics posters to make lesson goals clear. Then, use the supplemental worksheets in my Reading Bundle for additional practice. Scroll to explore the resources!
Grades 3–6: Begin with unit learning targets to guide your planning and instruction, then reinforce skills with the supplemental worksheets in my Reading Bundle. I also created spelling worksheets that align with the Magnetic Reading, 2024 words if you want easy print-and-go worksheets for centers or homework. Scroll to explore the resources!
Do these supplemental resources include the same questions and stories as my curriculum?
No. To respect copyright laws, my resources do not include specific texts or question prompts from any curriculum. Instead, the Reading Bundles feature original, stand-alone passages with rigorous comprehension questions, while the Instructional Slideshows support the same grade-level skills in a text-neutral format. *You can also edit the slideshows and add content from your curriculum to the provided templates for classroom use.
New Supplemental Resources for Magnetic Literacy, 2027:
Display unit learning targets in your classroom to become more familiar with your new curriculum. Then, enhance your instructional slideshows using my supplemental PowerPoints, Google Slides, and templates.
Reading Bundles
Originally created for Magnetic Reading, my Reading Bundles still provide meaningful, standards-based practice alongside Magnetic Literacy. Each bundle now includes updated alignment suggestions, unit vocabulary organizers with words for both programs, and new writing resources.
K–2 teachers will find that the language, phonics skills, and high-frequency super words continue to be taught in the same order so they can use the materials as before.
3–6 teachers may find these worksheets most helpful for spiral review, intervention, and test preparation.
If you are interested in purchasing individual skill packs, those are now available, too. You can find links in the product description for each Reading Bundle.
Please note: Individual skill packs are compiled as PDF-only and do not include a digital Google Slides version.
Supplemental Resources for Magnetic Reading, 2024
(and 6th Grade Ready Reading):
The writing and language bundles below are comprehensive, stand-alone resources that can support students using any curriculum. You may need to reorder the lessons to match your instructional calendar, but no additional materials are required.
However, the learning targets and spelling worksheets are most beneficial to students using the Magnetic Reading, 2024 program.
Which Resources Are Right for You?
Whether you're new to your grade level or your district recently adopted Magnetic Literacy, you don't have to spend hours creating supplemental materials from scratch.
If you want unit goal posters that clearly communicate learning targets and success criteria...
➡ Learning Targets
If you want more engaging presentations to supplement the Magnetic Literacy slideshows...
➡ Instructional Slideshows
If you want primary-grade students to practice phonics and decodable reading skills...
➡ Reading Bundle
If you want upper-elementary students to read passages with comprehension questions...
➡ Reading Bundle
If you want students to dive deep into grammar practice...
➡ Language Bundle
If you're looking for extra writing curriculum and graphic organizers...
➡ Writing Bundle
If you're building a consistent spelling routine...
➡ Spelling Bundle
Curious? Try it for Free!
Please review the resource previews carefully and download a free sample from one of the larger bundles before purchasing. The freebies allow you to:
Explore the layout
Preview sample lessons
See examples of what’s included
Decide whether the activities fit your teaching style
Practice editing the new Magnetic Literacy resources
This is an easy way to make sure the resources meet your needs before committing to a full-year bundle.
Putting It All Together
Every classroom looks a little different, which is why I designed these resources to be flexible. Some teachers use the Reading Bundles during centers or morning work. Others project the Instructional Slideshows during whole-group instruction. Some display the Learning Targets on their focus wall all year long and others prefer to use only the digital slides.
Many teachers use the Language, Writing, or Spelling resources during intervention groups, independent practice, centers, or homework.
There isn't one "right" way to use these materials. My hope is simply to save you time while giving your students meaningful opportunities to practice important literacy skills.
I have more questions. How can I contact you?
Send me an email at meganbellsmith1@gmail.com
