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Master Literacy Skills

Blastoff student success with foundational reading skills for primary grades, building confidence and proficiency in decoding and comprehension. Our programs start with vocabulary, advance to phonological awareness and phonemic activities, and teach the alphabetic principle for decoding. Strategic vocabulary integration ensures students gain essential reading and comprehension tools.

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Tier 1, whole-class instruction, supplemental Instruction

Exciting and engaging scientifically-aligned foundational reading skill instruction for 1st-grade students. 

Blast efficiently exposes key literacy concepts ensuring that students establish a firm foundation in the subskills that lead to strong decoding and fluent reading.

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Tier 1, whole-class instruction, supplemental Instruction 

Powerful and mature scientifically-aligned reading skill instruction for the 2nd & 3rd-grade classroom. 

HD Word is a word study program (phonics and phonemic awareness) with a high rate of transfer to students’ skills in other areas of reading, such as fluency and comprehension, resulting in faster, more accurate, and more confident readers.

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Transforming Classrooms with Science of Reading Aligned Solutions

Set the Record Straight

Reading is an essential building block for student success, directly influencing academic performance. A child’s reading ability is closely linked to their overall achievement in school.

Discover Common Misconceptions About the Science of Reading

Schwa Secrets

You’ve probably heard a lot about the "schwa" recently. Educators are realizing its critical role in teaching the English language, something linguists have known for years. 

Explore Why the Schwa is Crucial for Teaching the English Code

Teacher Tips

Oral language is the foundation for reading and writing success. These five teacher tips focus on enhancing communication, fostering a more inclusive learning environment, and supporting student success. 

Read our Practical Tips to Boost Oral Language in Your Classroom 

See the Impact We've Had on these Districts and their Students!


 

Really Great Reading does a really good job with explicit and systematic instruction. It allows the child to build upon their foundational skills in order to be a successful reader.  

— Carroll Community School District, Amber G., Second Grade Teacher

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