ELA, Writing, and Phonics

(K-2) Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade Curriculum

Fundations Phonics Curriculum

Fundations is a research-based program for kindergarten through 3rd grade that teaches foundational reading and spelling skills, including phonics, phonemic awareness, spelling, and handwriting. It uses a structured, multisensory approach to build skills in a cumulative and systematic way, supporting students in both whole-class instruction and targeted interventions. The program also incorporates vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension strategies. 

Thorough Instruction in Foundational Skills Standards

Fundations goes beyond other programs by comprehensively providing instruction on concepts and skills that are key to the acquisition of foundational skills. Fundations teaches the underlying structure of the English language and utilizes an efficient, effective approach that teaches decoding and spelling concurrently.

For English Language Learners

Fundations helps English language learners (ELLs) by teaching the skills and strategies they need to be successful in learning to read and write in English. As a comprehensive word study program addressing reading, spelling, and writing skills, Fundations prepares English language learners to meet grade-level standards for college- and career-readiness, readying them for success in subsequent grades.

Heggerty Writing Curriculum

Heggerty's writing program, known as Bridge to Writing, is a curriculum for grades K–3 designed to build a strong foundation for written expression. The program emphasizes a structured, research-based approach that integrates grammar instruction with the process of writing. While Heggerty is well-known for its phonemic awareness curricula, Bridge to Writing is its targeted solution for teaching foundational writing skills. 

Wit and Wisdom ELA Curriculum

Wit & Wisdom is a K-8 English language arts curriculum that integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar through the study of authentic, high-quality texts and art. Each grade level is divided into four modules, each focusing on a specific topic to build student knowledge in areas like literature, history, science, and art. The curriculum uses a text-based, inquiry-driven approach to help students develop critical thinking and communication skills

 

 

K-2 Scope and Sequences

Fundations

Fundations Kindergarten  Scope and Sequence

Heggerty Writing 

Heggerty Writing Scope and Sequence

Wit and Wisdom 

Wit and Wisdom Kindergarten Scope and Sequence

 

 

Third and Fourth Grade Curriculum

Wit and Wisdom ELA Curriculum

Wit & Wisdom is a K-8 English language arts curriculum that integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar through the study of authentic, high-quality texts and art. Each grade level is divided into four modules, each focusing on a specific topic to build student knowledge in areas like literature, history, science, and art. The curriculum uses a text-based, inquiry-driven approach to help students develop critical thinking and communication skills.

 

Simplify Writing Curriculum

The Simplify Writing curriculum is a comprehensive curriculum including daily writing lessons, differentiated grammar lessons, intervention materials, and resources for English Language Learners. It also provides an on-demand training course for teachers to support them in implementing the program effectively. Simplify Writing® is research-based and emphasizes four key methods: bite-sized instruction, fluid grammar, differentiation, and support, making it a valuable resource for today’s diverse classrooms