The Right Teaching Tools Change Everything.
Teach with confidence, save time, and help your students thrive—with playful, research-backed activities that make learning stick.
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NO STUDENTS LEFT BEHIND
“I felt like I was letting kids slip through the cracks. Now my planning has shifted entirely and I’m much more intentional about what literacy skill I’m helping kids work on – especially during small group time.”
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“As a Pre-K teacher, it’s so helpful to have materials, training and resources to build a strong foundation for young students to be successful readers as they grow. The resources are colorful, fun, engaging, and easy to use – with little to no prep!”
Not Sure Where to Start?
Whether you need a quick win or a complete system, we’ve got the right tools to make teaching easier.
THE PHONICS STARTER KIT
Not sure where to start? This FREE starter kit gives you everything you need to teach phonics with confidence. Get a step-by-step sequence, ready-to-use activities, and a simple system that makes reading instruction easy and effective.
THE PHONICS TOOLKIT
Once you see the power of the free starter kit, you’ll love The Phonics Toolkit! It’s a done-for-you system packed with lessons, hands-on activities, and easy-to-follow routines that take the guesswork out of teaching phonics.
THE FORMULA MEMBERSHIP
Imagine having every science of reading resource in one place. The Science of Reading Formula gives you expert training, classroom-ready materials, and a supportive teacher community—so you can help every student succeed with ease.
The Book That Will Change the Way You Teach Reading.
If you’re ready to feel confident in your reading instruction, The Science of Reading in Action is your go-to guide. With real-world examples, step-by-step strategies, and actionable tips, it bridges the gap between research and the classroom.
You’ll Learn:
✔ The science behind how kids learn to read
✔ Practical, easy-to-implement strategies
✔ How to support struggling readers
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The Science of Reading Formula
The Proven, All-In-One Science of Reading System for Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, & Second Grade
