K-2 Reading

The kindergarten through second grade years build the foundational skills that support all future learning. During these years, children are developing critical literacy, language, cognitive, social-emotional, and executive functioning skills that require intentional instruction, repetition, and developmentally appropriate practice.

When selecting curriculum for ages 5–8 or grade K-2, families should prioritize programs that build strong foundational skills. Research consistently supports the importance of explicit foundational instruction in early literacy development. Please use this resource as a checklist when vetting curriculum for ELA.