Unlock Literacy for Every Learner.
Transforming how students read, feel, and succeed, with distraction-free texts that build confidence and unlock potential. By honoring every reader’s unique path, we empower them to thrive.
The Tumbleweed Approach
- Engaging, meaningful, age–appropriate content for Grades 2–6, aligned with the Science of Reading
- Systematic and explicit instruction using Teacher Guides that address all five pillars of Structured Literacy
- Paired fiction and nonfiction texts for every skill on the Scope and Sequence
- Dyslexia–friendly, ADHD–friendly, and multilingual learner–friendly materials
- Professional development and educator support that enhances teaching impact
- Seamlessly complements any core literacy program
Meet The Heart Behind Tumbleweed
About
We create inclusive, research–backed reading tools designed for neurodiverse and striving readers in Research–backed–Grades 2–6.
Our Story
Born from real classroom needs, our mission is to support educators and unlock student potential.
Our Team
A passionate group of educators and advocates committed to building confidence in every young reader.
What Makes Our Decodables Effective
Minimal Visual Distractions
Text is separated from visuals, allowing students to focus on decoding and comprehension and removing any “guessing” opportunities.
High Interest Visuals
Visual supports provide meaning, context, and anchor new vocabulary.
Audio Recordings
Each reader includes a QR code on the inside front cover that links to audio recordings of the text. Audio recordings can be used on independent rereadings in school and at home, incorporating the family into learning.
Paired Read-Alouds
Each reader includes a read-aloud selection at the back for rich language exposure. Carefully crafted to have nonfiction read-alouds paired with fiction text and fiction read-alouds paired with nonfiction text.
Structured Literacy Activities
Each reader includes activities that address all five pillars of Structured Literacy.
Extra Practice Activities
Each reader includes extra word reading practice for the target sound-spelling relationships and high frequency words.
Why Educators Choose Tumbleweed.
Tumbleweed Publishing creates research–based reading tools designed by educators, supporting equity, inclusivity, and real–world results for today’s diverse classrooms and learners.
Built by Teachers, for All Learners
Our materials are thoughtfully developed by experienced educators who understand the needs of both striving and neurodiverse readers in today’s classrooms.
Proven in Real Classrooms
Trusted by teachers across the country, our resources consistently improve decoding, comprehension, and reading confidence where it matters most—every day in real classrooms.
Rooted in the Science of Reading
We use research–backed methods to provide structured literacy tools that meet the needs of a wide range of learners, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and multilingual backgrounds.
Equity Through Literacy
Every student deserves access to meaningful reading experiences. Our resources are intentionally inclusive, supporting educators in creating classrooms where all readers thrive.
What Educators Are Saying
Our Decodable Reader Series
We believe that building confident, successful readers starts with the right pedagogy. Our decodable readers are organized into three distinct series, each carefully designed to support a student’s reading journey as their skills grow.
Base Camp
Perfect for new readers just starting to decode sounds and simple words. This series focuses on foundational phonics skills to build confidence and fluency.
Lookout Point
Designed for developing readers who are ready for more complex vowel patterns and sentence structures. This series helps them apply their growing phonics knowledge to longer, more engaging stories.
Summit
Our most advanced series for readers who have a strong grasp of phonics. These books introduce more challenging vocabulary and story elements, preparing students for a seamless transition to a wide range of authentic literature.
Request Samples
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Explore Our Digital Samples
Get a firsthand look at our decodable readers with these free digital samples. We teach each new phonics skill through a pair of books: one fiction and one nonfiction. Every lesson is teacher-friendly, simple to implement, and packed with multi-modal approaches—audio, tactile activities, and writing. Click the buttons below to experience the quality of our engaging stories.
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Join educators transforming literacy with tools designed for diverse classrooms—Tumbleweed Publishing empowers inclusive, effective reading instruction daily.
