Hop on Pop words: read a little part together
You don’t need your child to read every word. Choose three words with familiar sounds, practice them with help, then let your child take those words while you read the rest of your own book.
Bring your own copy of Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss. This is an independent ReadPals companion with six selected words, not the book or a complete word list.
1. Choose a small reading part
Choose one group only if your child knows its letter sounds and is beginning to join sounds into words. These three words are their part; you read everything else.
Neither group fits yet? Read the book aloud together. Your child can listen, point or join in when they want to. There is no need to finish a practice set.
About these book words
All six words appear in Reading Is Fundamental’s Hop on Pop word list. Editions differ, so check your own pages before offering a word to your child. The cards use ReadPals material; no book pages or illustrations are reproduced.
For a different familiar book, try our Go, Dog. Go! word companion. If joining sounds is still difficult, the parent blending guide offers a smaller starting point.
Ready for more practice? Play the phonics games or see how to choose phonics practice for your family.
Questions about these book words
Is this the whole Hop on Pop word list?
No. It is a small ReadPals practice set of six selected words, to use with your own copy of the book. It is not the book or a complete word list.
Does my child need to read the whole book?
No. You read the story, and your child takes the three words you practiced together. If they get stuck, read the word for them and carry on. After a turn or two, you can stop or enjoy the rest as a read-aloud.
Can I print the Hop on Pop word cards?
Yes. Choose a reading part and open its cards, then use Grown-up tools and Print collections. Keep only the Hop on Pop collection selected, and turn pictures on or off as you like.
Are the book’s pages or pictures on this page?
No. Hop on Pop is by Dr. Seuss. This page is an independent ReadPals companion, and it does not reproduce the book’s pages or illustrations.
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