Water Leveled Reader
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Provided by: Mongabay Kids|Published on: June 6, 2026
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Synopsis
- This leveled reader shows Kindergartners many examples of living things that need water to survive.
- The reader is for Kindergartners reading at or above Level 2 (DRA and Reading Recovery) or Level B (Guided Reading).
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: Triona Gogarty
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Classroom Implementation:
- Use in a guided reading protocol, engaging in an initial read and a close read.
Sustainable Development Goals Connections:
- Build students' understanding of SDG 6, Clean Water and Sanitation.
Prerequisites:
- Introduce content-specific, unfamiliar words, such as bird, boat, drink, elephants, fish, gecko, hippo, jaguar, orangutan, swim, and water.
Literacy Connections:
- High-frequency words: A, an, we, who.
Climate Change Connections:
- Foster an interest in water conservation, as water will become more scarce as the climate warms. Use this video to spark a conversation.
This resource teaches young students about which animals need water. The story is simple and does not explore why water is necessary, only which animals need it. It provides a good first introduction to the importance of water for young students that can be expanded upon. The information presented is accurate, and this resource is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
Mongabay Kids
Mongabay Kids is the dedicated youth education initiative at Mongabay, an award-winning nonprofit environmental and conservation news organization. We provide free, age-appropriate news, features, activities, and multimedia resources that inspire curiosity, ecological understanding, and action. Designed for children ages 8-14, families, and educators, Mongabay Kids empowers the next generation to explore, celebrate, and protect the natural world.
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