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Curriculum
Names are the First Lesson
Start the year with connection, confidence, and correct pronunciation.
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Case Studies
Greenfield Goes All in on Prevention and it's Paying Off
When Greenfield’s intervention tools sparked unexpected gains, they leaned in. What began as targeted Tier 3 support quickly grew into a districtwide transformation. Today, foundational skills are stronger, student confidence is up, and far fewer learners are falling behind.
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Science of Reading
The Science of Everything
Regarding literacy, there seems to be a “science of” everything everywhere you look. Let’s unpack the history, definitions, and interconnected nature of the many sciences that shape literacy and learning.
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News
RGR Earns Approval as High Quality K-12 Literacy Partner from Alaska Department of Education
Really Great Reading (RGR) is honored to be recognized in the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development's Vendor Guide (June 2025), officially certified to deliver high-quality, curriculum-based professional learning rooted in the Science of Reading, Alaska's Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) priorities.
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Curriculum
10 Reasons Supplemental Solutions are the Perfect Addition to a Core Curriculum
Many core literacy programs fall short in addressing all student needs, particularly in foundational skills. Supplemental programs, when integrated with a core curriculum, provide targeted support, accelerate student progress, and ease the burden on teachers. This blog explores ten key reasons why supplemental literacy programs are essential for effective instruction.
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Phonics and Spelling through Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping
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Kathryn Grace Joins Really Great Reading
Kathryn Grace introduced the process of Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping to numerous school districts, IDA conference attendees, and literacy organizations across the country beginning in 1985. Dr. Louisa Moats (Kathryn’s former graduate school professor) has highlighted PGM in her acclaimed LETRS program since 1995 where it helps teach the logic of English orthography to teachers nationwide. It continues to be highlighted in LETRS’ highly successful online program available to teachers across the country.
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A Fresh New Look to Fuel Our Dedication to the Science of Reading
Big things are happening at RGR! We’re excited to announce the launch of several new design elements, including a refreshed logo and a modernized look and feel for our website and collateral. These updates reflect our evolution and continued dedication to supporting educators and students alike.
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K-3 Full English Language Arts Curriculum
Really Great Reading and Great Minds have come together to leverage the strengths of their programs into one new joint offering for schools nationwide. With a shared deep commitment to teacher success, we have collaborated to provide educators with a tight alignment of instructional materials supporting strong foundational skills, including phonics and decoding, and literacy instruction.
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Oral Language
Rethinking Literacy Instruction: The Science Behind Oral Language Development
Oral language development plays a critical role in literacy acquisition. Research underscores that strong oral language skills contribute significantly to reading comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and overall academic success. By prioritizing oral language instruction, educators can foster improved reading outcomes and deeper student engagement with complex texts.
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Oral Language
Seven Ways Strong Oral Language Skills Boost Adolescent Performance
Oral language skills are the foundation for academic success. Children who develop strong speaking and listening abilities in early childhood often excel in middle and high school. Meanwhile, weak language skills can lead to difficulty in comprehension, writing, and subject mastery. Here are seven ways that strong oral language skills help students as they progress through school.
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Oral Language
District Leadership Edition: Strategies for Oral Language Development in Literacy Instruction
Strong literacy instruction starts in the classroom, but district-level policies, professional development, and resource allocation are critical in ensuring school consistency and effectiveness. Oral language development is often overlooked in literacy frameworks, yet it is a key predictor of reading comprehension, fluency, and academic success.
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Oral Language
Educator Edition: 4 Simple Strategies to Enhance Oral Language in the Classroom
Before children pick up a book, they listen, speak, and communicate, forming the building blocks of reading comprehension and written expression. At the core of this process is oral language development, the foundation for literacy success.
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Home Connection

Really Great Reading’s Home Connection provides families with the necessary tools to reinforce the learning beyond the classroom.

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Engaging Learning Videos

Short videos cover key topics like syllables, reading strategies, and decoding longer words.

Helpful Resources

Letter Tile Free Play, Heart Word Magic, and materials for Countdown, Blast, and HD Word align with classroom learning.

 

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Classroom Supports

Enhance your literacy instruction with Really Great Reading’s classroom supports. From engaging resources to actionable tools, we provide everything you need to create an effective, student-centered learning environment that drives reading success.

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Heart Word Magic

Heart Word Magic is a complimentary teaching tool designed to help students learn to read and spell high-frequency words, particularly those that have irregular spellings.

Start using Heart Word Magic today and give your students the tools they need to conquer the most challenging words with confidence. 

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Letter Tile Freeplay

Explore Really Great Reading’s free Letter Tile Freeplay and enhance literacy instruction. Help students build, segment, and spell with digital letter tiles to strengthen their phonics skills.

Start using Letter Tile Freeplay today and give students the tools they need to succeed in reading and spelling.

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Diagnostic Decoding Surveys (Skills Surveys)

Quickly and accurately identify decoding strengths and weaknesses with Really Great Reading’s complimentary Diagnostic Decoding Surveys. Quickly assess students’ word-level reading skills and pinpoint areas for targeted instruction.

Start using the Diagnostic Decoding Surveys today to identify your students’ decoding strengths and weaknesses and provide the right support for every student.

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Grouping Matrix

Streamline student grouping with Really Great Reading’s complimentary Grouping Matrix. Use data from assessments like our diagnostic surveys or DIBELS to effectively group students by decoding strengths and weaknesses.

Start using the Grouping Matrix today to make data-driven decisions and enhance your decoding instruction. 

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LanguageScreen

Track and assess oral language skills with LanguageScreen. This quick, tablet-based tool helps identify students who may need interventions, supporting early detection and effective language development.

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