Overview

The Foundational Skills curriculum by Really Great Reading is a comprehensive, research-validated suite of language and literacy programs designed for students in grades K–5. Grounded in the Science of Reading, these programs aim to develop confident readers by systematically building skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, spelling, handwriting, vocabulary, and comprehension. The curriculum supports both prevention and intervention, catering to students who are on track, need extra practice, or require targeted support. With a user-friendly design and flexible tools, it facilitates whole-class instruction and targeted intervention, ensuring that all learners thrive.

Features and Capabilities

• Oral Language Toolkit: Comprehensive resources for pre- and post-implementation assessment, whole-class instruction, intervention, and professional development, laying a strong foundation for reading proficiency.
• Systematic Instruction: Develops phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, spelling, and handwriting, enhanced by multilingual resources to support growth for all learners.
• Vocabulary Expansion: Lessons in phonics, morphology, and vocabulary link decoding to meaning, deepening comprehension and equipping students with tools to tackle advanced texts confidently.
• Precise Assessment: Assessments and progress monitoring reveal skill gaps, guiding targeted instruction. Data insights help educators deliver timely, effective support within an MTSS framework.
• Structured Progression: Cohesive lessons build skills step by step across grade levels, creating a structured progression for every student.
• Proven Growth: Demonstrated success across demographics and tiers of instruction, ensuring academic achievement for all students.