{"id":7914,"date":"2024-03-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/?page_id=7914"},"modified":"2024-09-26T13:47:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T13:47:21","slug":"leading-with-literacy-elementary-reading-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/why-k12\/leading-with-literacy-elementary-reading-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Child\u2019s Future Depends on Strong Reading Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-heroes container\"><div class=\"row no-wrap template-1\"><div class=\"col-6 align-self-center sort-mobile-2\"><h1 class=\"display \">Your Child\u2019s Future Depends on Strong Reading Skills<\/h1><p class=\"heading-4 \">See your child unlock the magic of reading! At K12-powered schools, proven methods, fun activities, and passionate teachers make every learning moment a triumph! And we even offer a\u00a0<a href=\"\/faq\/results\/?faq-category=k12-academics\">reading guarantee<\/a>.*<\/p><\/div><div class=\"col-6 sort-mobile-1 mb-mobile-4 align-self-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-Webpage_header.png\" alt=\"a girl reading a book with a toy fox\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8041 img-fluid square\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-Webpage_header.png 910w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-Webpage_header-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-Webpage_header-768x587.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-clear\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-content-block container\"><div class=\"row no-wrap\"><div class=\"col-7 sort-mobile-1 mb-mobile-4 align-self-center hidden-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-img-1.png\" alt=\"a child smiling and holding a book\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8050 img-fluid full-width\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-img-1.png 922w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-img-1-300x258.png 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-img-1-768x660.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"col-5 align-self-center text-margin-left sort-mobile-2\"><h2 class=\" \">Reading is the most important skill for your child to learn. Here\u2019s why:<\/h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-img-1.png\" alt=\"a child smiling and holding a book\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8050 img-fluid full-width hidden-lg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-img-1.png 922w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-img-1-300x258.png 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-img-1-768x660.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><p class=\" \"><strong>Reading is the foundation for learning.<\/strong> After 3rd grade, students are expected to utilize their reading skills to comprehend other subjects such as math, science, and social studies. If they struggle with reading, they\u2019ll likely fall behind in other subjects too.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/eric.ed.gov\/?id=ED518818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research indicates<\/a>\u00a0that students not reading proficiently by the end of 3rd grade are more likely to drop out of high school. On the other hand, being able to read at an early age boosts a child\u2019s confidence and self-esteem and fosters a lifelong love for learning!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-content-block container\"><div class=\"row no-wrap\"><div class=\"col-5 align-self-center text-margin-right sort-mobile-2\"><h2 class=\" \"><strong>Riley&#8217;s Reading Success Story<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"vidyard-player video hidden-lg has-play-btn\"><button class=\"vidyard-player__play-btn\" data-video-play=\"xTGdUZ2qfqwDKm1tybfsRk\"><svg width=\"116\" height=\"116\" viewBox=\"0 0 116 116\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g filter=\"url(#filter0_ddd_1329_26861)\"><circle cx=\"58\" cy=\"58\" r=\"40\" fill=\"#EF6100\"><\/circle><\/g><path d=\"M70.7574 56.91L53.424 44.9105C53.196 44.7532 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sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"vidyard-player__embed sr-o\"><img class=\"vidyard-player-embed\" data-uuid=\"xTGdUZ2qfqwDKm1tybfsRk\" data-v=\"4\" data-type=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Video Thumbnail\"\/><\/div><\/div><p class=\" \">Assessments, data, and teacher support all played a role in helping Riley build confidence as a reader\u2014<strong>and improve his reading skills by an entire grade level in just nine weeks!<\/strong> Hear what he and his mom have to share.<\/p><div class=\"buttons\"><button class=\"vidyard_player_button btn-primary\" data-video-play=\"xTGdUZ2qfqwDKm1tybfsRk\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Watch the Video\">Watch the Video<\/button><button class=\"vidyard_player_button play\" data-video-play=\"xTGdUZ2qfqwDKm1tybfsRk\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-7 sort-mobile-1 mb-mobile-4 align-self-center hidden-sm\"><div class=\"vidyard-player video has-play-btn\"><button 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result=\"effect2_dropShadow_1329_26861\"><\/feBlend><feColorMatrix in=\"SourceAlpha\" type=\"matrix\" values=\"0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 127 0\" result=\"hardAlpha\"><\/feColorMatrix><feOffset dx=\"2.13062\" dy=\"2.13062\"><\/feOffset><feGaussianBlur stdDeviation=\"2.13062\"><\/feGaussianBlur><feComposite in2=\"hardAlpha\" operator=\"out\"><\/feComposite><feColorMatrix type=\"matrix\" values=\"0 0 0 0 0.360784 0 0 0 0 0.360784 0 0 0 0 0.360784 0 0 0 0.06 0\"><\/feColorMatrix><feBlend mode=\"normal\" in2=\"effect2_dropShadow_1329_26861\" result=\"effect3_dropShadow_1329_26861\"><\/feBlend><feBlend mode=\"normal\" in=\"SourceGraphic\" in2=\"effect3_dropShadow_1329_26861\" result=\"shape\"><\/feBlend><\/filter><\/defs><\/svg><span class=\"sr-o\">Play Video<\/span><\/button><figure class=\"vidyard-player__thumbnail wp-block-image\"><img width=\"942\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-video-thumbnails.png\" alt=\"Vidyard Video\" class=\"wp-image-8040 img-fluid full-width\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-video-thumbnails.png 942w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-video-thumbnails-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-video-thumbnails-768x458.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"vidyard-player__embed sr-o\"><img class=\"vidyard-player-embed\" data-uuid=\"xTGdUZ2qfqwDKm1tybfsRk\" data-v=\"4\" data-type=\"lightbox\" alt=\"Video Thumbnail\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-admiral\n\t\ttext-white padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-admiral\n\t\ttext-white  rounder\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-content-block container\"><div class=\"row no-wrap\"><div class=\"col-5 sort-mobile-1 mb-mobile-4 align-self-center hidden-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-Badge-1.png\" alt=\"Reading Guarantee icon\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8049 img-fluid small\"\/><\/div><div class=\"col-7 align-self-center text-margin-left sort-mobile-2\"><h2 class=\" \">Guaranteed Results<\/h2><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"211\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12.com_LWL-Badge-1.png\" alt=\"Reading Guarantee icon\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8049 img-fluid small hidden-lg\"\/><p class=\" \">Being able to read on grade level by the end of 3rd grade is critical for a child\u2019s educational success and future development. That\u2019s why K12 guarantees that students who continuously attend a K12-powered school for grades 1\u20133 will read on grade level by the end of 3rd grade. If not, we will provide extra support for those learners until they read on level, at no cost to you.*<br><br>Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/faq\/results\/?faq-category=k12-academics\">reading guarantee and eligibility requirements<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black  reduced-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-display-titles container\"><div class=\"row no-wrap\"><div class=\"col-12 d-flex g-0 flex-column align-items-left\"><h2 class=\"display \">How does K12 teach reading?<\/h2><p class=\" \">K12-powered schools make learning to read exciting! By balancing engaging online lessons, live instruction, an expansive online library, and supplemental tools, K12-powered teachers will help your child become a confident and enthusiastic reader!<\/p><div class=\"d-flex flex-mobile-column w-mobile-100\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq mt-4\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row accordions\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-ReaqgxJ3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-ReaqgxJ3\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-ReaqgxJ3-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Award-Winning Curriculum<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-ReaqgxJ3-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\"><\/p><div class=\"content\">\n<p>During the early elementary years, K12\u2019s curriculum focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mt-2\">\n<li><strong>Phonics instruction<\/strong> that teaches the relationship between sounds and letters, which helps students decode words and fosters early reading skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sight word recognition<\/strong>, which introduces frequently used words that don\u2019t necessarily follow phonetic rules and helps improve reading fluency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vocabulary building that <\/strong>exposes students to a rich vocabulary through diverse texts and materials and enhances their comprehension and language skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehension strategies that <\/strong>guide students to understand, interpret, and analyze texts to foster critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reading aloud and shared reading that <\/strong>promotes language development, phonemic awareness, and overall reading skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reading workshops and independent reading,<\/strong> which allow students to explore texts independently and in group settings, encouraging a love for reading and a deeper engagement with various literary genres.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-19btECxu\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-19btECxu\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-19btECxu-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Insightful Assessments<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-19btECxu-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">We build\u00a0<strong>performance assessments<\/strong>\u00a0into our curriculum to help our teachers understand what your child excels in and where they can grow. These regular evaluations help determine if your child is hitting reading milestones and guide any tweaks needed to keep them on the right track!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-0Gf0MhoU\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-0Gf0MhoU\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-0Gf0MhoU-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Expansive Online Library<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-0Gf0MhoU-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Our digital library has thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles that students can read on any smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer. The ever-growing collection includes many titles with end-of-book quizzes to help students develop critical thinking skills.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-NJWxZosK\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-NJWxZosK\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-NJWxZosK-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Engaging Learning Tools<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-NJWxZosK-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\"><\/p><div class=\"content\">\n<p>Students at K12-powered schools have access to a variety of supplemental resources to help with reading, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minecraft Education<\/strong>, which features immersive library worlds based on the U.S. Library of Congress. Students interact with videos, story characters and complete standards-aligned build challenges that keep them engaged and excited to learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational software for <strong>reading remediation<\/strong> that personalizes instruction and mastery-based activities to make learning to read an exciting adventure for every student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stride Skills Arcade<\/strong>, an award-winning learning solution that customizes practice sessions to each child\u2019s needs and rewards learning with games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-8gqTz46P\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-8gqTz46P\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-8gqTz46P-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Specially Trained Teachers<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-8gqTz46P-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">K12-powered teachers are trained to teach in the online classroom. Our teachers receive frequent professional development training, build best practices for effective and data-driven instruction, and weave these methods together with their unique teaching styles and activities for each student.<br><br>And K12-powered teachers have unlimited access to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stridepdcenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stride Professional Development Center<\/a>, a growing library of on-demand professional development courses, including content focused on reading instruction, the Science of Reading, and establishing a Reading Teacher Philosophy. Teachers everywhere can take advantage of these courses and more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stridepdcenter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.stridepdcenter.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 d-flex justify-content-center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-clear\n\t\ttext-black padding-4  reduced-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-challenges-selector container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 align-self-center heading\"><h2 class=\" \">Reading Resources<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row grid\"><div class=\"card col-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/link-icon.png\" alt=\"alt-card-0\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-undefined img-fluid\"\/><p class=\" \"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12_NRM_Whitepaper-HowToNurtureYourChildsLoveOfReading.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Nurture Your Child&#8217;s Love of Reading\u00a0<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"card col-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/link-icon.png\" alt=\"alt-card-1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-undefined img-fluid\"\/><p class=\" \"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12_NRM_Whitepaper-HelpStrengthenYourChildsReadingSkills.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Help Strengthen Your Child&#8217;s Reading Skills<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"card col-4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/link-icon.png\" alt=\"alt-card-2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-undefined img-fluid\"\/><p class=\" \"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/K12_NRM_Whitepaper-WaysToAssessYourChildsReadingLevel.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" 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class=\"container slider__content\"><div class=\"slider-wrapper k12_slider\" data-show-slides=\"3\" data-show-slides-tablet=\"2\" data-show-slides-mobile=\"1\" data-alignment=\"left\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"slider-content k12_slider_content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-horizontal-slider-card\"><div class=\"container-fluid p-0 h-100\"><div class=\"slide k12_slider_slide \" id=\"slide-KpuCrzpJ-element-0\"><div class=\"row h-100\"><div class=\"col-12 mx-0 template-3 h-100 d-flex flex-column g-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WIWTK_K12.com-PodcastPage-Thumbnail-360x216-AlliahAgostini.jpg\" alt=\"image (name )\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8619 img-fluid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WIWTK_K12.com-PodcastPage-Thumbnail-360x216-AlliahAgostini.jpg 360w, 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