Early Foundational Reading Skills

Empower students to master early literacy skills by offering explicit, systematic instruction across all foundational skills domains.

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Overview

Develop a Strong Foundation in Early Literacy

This Tier 1 foundational skills program offers explicit, systematic instruction across all early literacy domains. It integrates the Science of Reading with proven instructional practices, building a strong foundation for reading.

Designed to complement any core program, it provides strategic supports and purposeful practice ensuring all students, including English Learners, engage in meaningful learning. Regular assessment opportunities help track progress and meet student needs. With topically aligned decodable texts that begin to build background knowledge, teachers have the right tools to deliver foundational skills instruction.

Pairing with Mosaico: Fundamentos por i-Ready creates a seamless bilingual teaching experience that strengthens skills in both languages.

Program Type:Instruction
Curriculum Type:Supplemental
Subject:Literacy
Grade(s):K–2
Language:English
Format:Print, Digital
Copyright:2023

Program Features

Build a Foundation for Lifelong Reading

Scope and Sequence Systematically Develops Foundational Skills

The progression of skills is aligned to research from literacy experts and organized to systematically build and reinforce new and previously learned skills.

Consistent Instructional Framework Builds Student Confidence

Each week of instruction follows a predictable five-session sequence to introduce new skills and provide students with opportunities to practice and apply those skills.

Instructional Routines Align to the Science of Reading

A clear instructional framework supports the explicit teaching of new skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, high-frequency words, and delivering corrective feedback.

Ignite a Love for Reading

Decodable Texts Are 100% Readable

Decodable texts are fully aligned to each week’s instruction, reinforcing phonics and high-frequency word skills as students build reading fluency.

Content-Rich Texts Begin to Build Background Knowledge

Unit topics connect across lessons, helping students begin to build background knowledge through engaging literary and informational decodable texts.

Authentic Decodable Texts Reflect All Students

Students read and learn about a diverse range of characters and rich topics they can relate to.

Unlock Success for Every Student

Strategic Supports Promote Access for All

Point-of-use scaffolds and options for differentiation support learner variability, ensuring all students, including English Learners, actively engage in rigorous, meaningful learning.

Purposeful Practice Solidifies Learning

Intentional, repeated practice gives students multiple opportunities to immediately apply their learning.

Formative and Summative Assessments Inform Instruction

Weekly and Unit Assessments provide opportunities to monitor progress, see patterns in student growth, and address student needs effectively.

Provide an Equitable Path to Biliteracy

Develop Foundational Skills in English and Spanish

Pair optionally with Mosaico: Fundamentos to promote a strong biliteracy foundation.

Implementation Supports Strengthen Any Biliteracy Model

Navigate bilingual reading instruction with comprehensive guidance and a trusted partner.

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