Jake and his dad paddle back to shore at sunset. The day is done. Back at Camp is Story 4 of 6 in the Fishing Dock Series.
A solid step up in reading level with hands on science activities, knife safety, chemistry, and campsite mapping built right into the pages.
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The boat is flipped. The gear is drying. The fire needs to be started.
Back at Camp is Story 4 of 6 in the Fishing Dock Series. Jake and his dad are back on shore now and there is work to do. Setting up camp. Starting the fire. The smell of something cooking. Story 4 moves into a solid third grade reading level — the sentences are still easy but the content goes deeper and the vocabulary words are real.
This story earns its place because the science is real. A kid who spends 20 minutes proving the fire triangle with a candle and a jar is not doing a worksheet. They are doing chemistry. And they will remember it.
What Is Inside
✓ Back at Camp — Story 4 of 6 — short manageable sentences at a solid third grade reading level, relatable campsite setting, same characters the reader already knows
✓ Stop and Do Activities — hands on prompts built into every story section
✓ Field Notes Section 1 — questions about the story: what time of day is it, why are Jake’s arms tired, how do you dry a boat
✓ Science & Chemistry Activities
✓ Campsite Mapping Activity
✓ Sequence Word Practice — Throw and Say with sequence words: first, then, next, after, that, finally, before, when, during
✓ Vocabulary Sight Word Practice
✓ Stop Talk About It — oral discussion prompts to bridge from Story 4 into Story 5 Storm Rolls In
✓ Letter practice pages — handwriting reinforcement.
✓ Bonus sight word warm up stories — 6 warm up stories included
What Makes Story 4 Different
This is the story where the content really opens up. This one involves an learning experiment where your kid will look up and just might say, OK that was cool. It is connected to a story they just read about a real campfire. That connection is what makes it stick.
The vocabulary words in Story 4 are stepping up too. Invisible. Unbelievable. Crackling. These are words worth knowing and worth practicing in a context that makes sense.
Break it across short sessions, go back and repeat as often as needed. This is a marathon with dyslexia, not a sprint. Read a little. Stop. Do something. Come back.
Who This Is For
- A reader who has worked through Stories 1 through 3 and is ready for Story 4.
- A parent who wants one complete printable that covers reading, science, vocabulary, and handwriting without having to pull materials from five different places.
- A homeschool family who needs a structured session that feels like a real school day instead of a worksheet drill.
- Anyone working on reading intervention with an older struggling reader who needs content that respects their intelligence.
How to Use It
Start with the Back at Camp Warm Up Kit before opening this reader. 10 minutes of warm up stories and body action activities builds momentum before the main story starts.
Break the main story across 3 to 4 short sessions. Do not try to get through the whole thing in one sitting. Read a section. Stop and do the activity. Come back the next day. Repetition and spacing is what builds the skills.
Format
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Also Available
Back at Camp Warm Up Kit — the phonics warm up that pairs with this story
The Big One — Story 3 if you are working through in order
Storm Rolls In — Story 5 when your reader is ready for the next step
Fishing Dock Series Complete Bundle — all 6 stories and all 6 warm up kits
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Everything I share here came from years of sitting across the table from a kid who learned differently. The printables in the shop are what we actually used. If you are looking for something age appropriate and built for an older struggling reader, start here.
I am a mom sharing our story with dyslexia. This is not professional educational advice. Every child and every family situation is different.