Scholastic F.I.R.S.T. Research Foundation

SUMMARY

Scholastic F.I.R.S.T. is an adventure on Ooka Island for students in grades PreK-2 that delivers adaptive digital instruction on the five foundational skills of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. This Research Foundation paper cites the relevant research base detailing how Scholastic F.I.R.S.T.’s interactive and engaging, personalized design lays the groundwork for a supportive and encouraging environment for students to develop their foundational reading skills on their way to becoming confident readers.