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Explore the Science of Reading

More than four decades of peer-reviewed research informs our understanding of reading development and instruction. This large body of scientific evidence is known as the Science of Reading.

Scholastic understands the importance of explicit literacy instruction.

We provide research-based print and digital literacy solutions. Our tools support both whole-class and small-group instruction, as well as independent learning.

Together, we can help every student learn to read, read to learn, and love doing both.

Explore the instructional areas below for targeted solutions to support your classroom needs.

Language Comprehension

  • Background Knowledge

    (facts, concepts, cultural information, etc.)

  • Vocabulary

    (breadth precision, links, etc.)

  • Language Structures

    (syntax, semantics, etc.)

  • Verbal Reasoning

    (inference, metaphor, etc.)

  • Literacy Knowledge

    (genres, text features, etc.)

Word Recognition

  • Phonological Awareness

    (syllables, phonemic awareness, etc.)

  • Decoding

    (alphabetic principle, spelling-sound correspondence, encoding/writing, etc.)

  • Sight Recognition

    learned words, both decodable and non-decodable, enter long-term memory

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Background Knowledge Background Knowledge Vocabulary Language Structures Verbal Reasoning Literacy Knowledge Phonological Awareness Decoding Sight Recognition
The Reading Rope. Adapted from Scarborough, H. S. (2001). Connecting early language and literacy to later reading (dis)abilities: Evidence, theory, and practice. In S. Neuman & D. Dickinson (Eds.), Handbook for research in early literacy (pp. 97–110). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Programs that Support

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Ready4Reading
GRADES K–3

Science-based K–3 phonics program that makes explicit, cumulative phonics instruction easier for teachers

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PreK

Engages children with the skills to flourish as readers, writers, and explorers of the world

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GRADES PREK–2

Helps students secure the foundational reading skills to become fluent readers with strong comprehension

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GRADES K–2

Fosters early reading success through sound-controlled independent reading materials and systematic phonics instruction

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GRADES K–2

Helps students secure the foundational reading skills to become fluent readers with strong comprehension

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Cuentos fonéticos
GRADES K–2

Help students develop Spanish foundational skills with decodable texts and become confident, independent readers

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GRADES K–5

Promotes vocabulary acquisition and deepen comprehension by teaching words in context across the content areas

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GRADES K–6

A comprehensive literacy program that pairs standards-informed instruction with high-quality authentic texts

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GRADES K–8

Ensures that every student has access to the books they want to read when and where they want to read them

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GRADES K–8

Helps students “crack the code” of the written word, bolstering reading and spelling proficiency, comprehension, and fluency

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GRADES 1–6

Relatable magazine articles and activities in print and digital formats that span the content areas

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GRADES 1–6

An exciting ELA resource that inspires students to become confident, successful readers

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Support Teachers with Foundational Literacy Instruction Grounded in Science

Learning to read with fluency and comprehension requires mastering a set of complex skills that help readers decode and understand words in a text. Skilled teachers, informed and supported by reliable data and effective instructional strategies, can effectively differentiate instruction for children, helping them develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.

In this series we offer practical approaches for applying what we know about the science of reading to classroom instruction.

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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

Proven Routines to Put All Children on the Path to Proficient Reading

Julia B. Lindsey’s evidence-backed routines help young readers decode words efficiently so they can spend more energy on comprehending—and enjoying—what they read!

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

“Teachers require the correct tools and knowledge to deliver the explicit instruction that enables students to successfully practice and cement their learning, and embark on a path to reading proficiency.”

—Jessica Wollman,
SVP, Scholastic Classroom and Library Publishing

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