Grades K–5
Grades K–5
Built on the Science of Reading, Validated by Research
For more than 60 years, research has been the mainstay of Open Court Reading. Built upon findings from original learning theory and cognitive science, and balanced with teacher input and modern research on literacy development, Open Court Reading delivers undeniable results for learners at every level.
Instruction that Turns Research into Action
The Science of Reading is only a body of research unless it's made actionable. Through systematic, explicit instruction and a scope and sequence that follows a purposeful progression of skills—first build a strong foundation, then build upon that foundation— Open Court Reading empowers teachers to turn research into action every day.
Foundations for Lifelong Literacy
Literacy research consistently shows that complex learning cannot take place without strong foundational skills. Open Court Reading provides students the building blocks needed to read and comprehend texts across genres, synthesize information to develop and discuss complex thoughts and ideas, and become fluent storytellers themselves.
All components, except for Kits, available in print and digital formats
Instructional Resources
Student Readers
Helps students transition from teacher-led instruction to independent reading. Soft cover for small hands.
16 books: 12 units, 1 science, 1 social studies, 1 Alphabet, 1 rhyming. Available in both sizes.​
14 core pre-decodable 28 core decodable stories​
Teacher's Edition and Guides
Every lesson provides differentiated instruction and EL support. Two units in six volumes.
​Features lesson-by-lesson intervention support at point of use.
Guidance and practice with phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar skills.
Practice alphabetic knowledge, phonemic awareness, and phonics.
Assessments
Measure alphabetic knowledge, phonemic awareness, and phonics.
Covers foundational skills, comprehension, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Skills Kits
Provides research-based instruction and classroom-tested tools to help every student master essential skills.
Instructional Resources
Student Readers
Narrative and informative texts highlight key ideas and details; writing as a craft, and background knowledge and ideas.​
16 books: 12 units, 1 science, 1 social studies, 1 Alphabet, 1 rhyming. Available in both sizes.​
Five pre-decodable stories and 109 decodable stories
Teacher's Edition and Guides
Every lesson provides differentiated instruction and EL support. Two units in six volumes.
​Features lesson-by-lesson intervention support at point of use.
Guidance and practice with phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar skills.
Practice phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency
Assessments
Measure phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency.
Covers foundational skills, comprehension, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Skills Kits
Provides research-based instruction and classroom-tested tools to help every student master essential skills.
Instructional Resources
Student Readers
Narrative and informative texts highlight key ideas and details; writing as a craft, and background knowledge and ideas.​
55 core decodable stories in seven books​
Provides models and acts as reference book for writing, revising, and editing skills.
Teacher's Edition and Guides
Every lesson provides differentiated instruction and EL support. Two units in six volumes.
​Features lesson-by-lesson intervention support at point of use.
Guidance and practice with phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar skills.
Practice phonics, spelling, accessing complex texts, writing, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Assessments
Measure phonics, spelling, accessing complex texts, writing, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Covers foundational skills, comprehension, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Skills Kits
Provides research-based instruction and classroom-tested tools to help every student master essential skills.
Instructional Resources
Student Readers
Narrative and informative texts highlight key ideas and details; writing as a craft, and background knowledge and ideas.​
23 Core Decodable stories available in four books​​
Provides models and acts as reference book for writing, revising, and editing skills.
Teacher's Edition and Guides
Every lesson provides differentiated instruction and EL support. Two units in six volumes.
​Features lesson-by-lesson intervention support at point of use.
Guidance and practice with phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar skills.
Practice word analysis, vocabulary, accessing complex texts, spelling, fluency writing, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Assessments
Measure word analysis, vocabulary, accessing complex texts, spelling, fluency writing, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Covers foundational skills, comprehension, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Skills Kits
Provides research-based instruction and classroom-tested tools to help every student master essential skills.
Instructional Resources
Student Readers
Narrative and informative texts highlight key ideas and details; writing as a craft, and background knowledge and ideas.​
Provides models and acts as reference book for writing, revising, and editing skills.
Teacher's Edition and Guides
Every lesson provides differentiated instruction and EL support. Two units in six volumes.
​Features lesson-by-lesson intervention support at point of use.
Guidance and practice with phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar skills.
Practice word analysis, vocabulary, accessing complex texts, spelling, fluency writing, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Assessments
Measure word analysis, vocabulary, accessing complex texts, spelling, fluency writing, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Covers foundational skills, comprehension, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Skills Kits
Resources to develop critical reading skills that enable students to approach new words and more complex texts.
Instructional Resources
Student Readers
Narrative and informative texts highlight key ideas and details; writing as a craft, and background knowledge and ideas.​
Provides models and acts as reference book for writing, revising, and editing skills.
Teacher's Edition and Guides
Every lesson provides differentiated instruction and EL support. Two units in six volumes.
​Features lesson-by-lesson intervention support at point of use.
Guidance and practice with phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar skills.
Practice word analysis, vocabulary, accessing complex texts, spelling, fluency writing, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Assessments
Measure word analysis, vocabulary, accessing complex texts, spelling, fluency writing, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Covers foundational skills, comprehension, grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Skills Kits
Resources to develop critical reading skills that enable students to approach new words and more complex texts.
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