Testimonials

 

“I would recommend these books because they focus on our standards. I like them better than using a traditional textbook that may or may not cover the standards we must teach.”

— 3rd-grade teacher

 

“Our textbook does not cover all of the core standards. Your books help us supplement what is missing and gives access to all students.”

— 5th-grade teacher

 

“Because these books cover the core standards, it's less work for me to find appropriate materials to use with my students.”

— 5th-Grade teacher

 

“I like how the program is differentiated. It provides several different ways to implement our standards.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“I like the different reading levels of the same book and the ability to write in the books.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“This is some of the best aligned materials I have seen in my career. Keep up the great work!”

— elementary principal

 

“We are very excited to be using these books with our students. We have completely integrated your materials into our curriculum. We have been recommending them to others. Thank you so much for creating curriculum for our state!”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“I liked the 3 different levels. I used the lowest level with all of my students because I had a class that struggled with the concepts this year.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“I loved that the content related directly to our standards.”

— 5th-Grade teacher

 

“Extremely focused. Not a minute wasted!”

— 5th-Grade teacher

 

“I would recommend the program. It is thorough and provides information in an easy to understand manner. The program has much to offer; actually look forward to next year to do a better job utilizing the various reading levels and coordinate instruction with other Language Arts teachers at my grade level.”

— 5th-Grade teacher

 

“I would recommend this program to others. There are various ways that it can be used to fit a variety of different teaching styles.”

— 3rd-Grade teacher

 

“These books personalize learning for my students and give them another way to learn rather than the textbook.”

— 5th-Grade teacher

 

“There were many questions on our state achievement test that are directly covered in these books.”

— 5th-Grade teacher

 

“These books explain content in a very understandable way for students with different abilities.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“The English Language Arts Activities give my students the opportunity to use and review critical reading skills and strategies that strengthen comprehension.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“Students must feel comfortable with the reading and the differentiated text fosters that. Increased student comfort leads to increased motivation.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“The Active Reading prompts in the books encourage teamwork in cooperative groups. They also help students make real-life connections during discussion, deepening comprehension.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“I liked the text features of these books, especially the guided questions and the use of graphic organizers.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“I would recommend these books to my colleagues. The program is ‘student-friendly’ (easy to understand) and can be used in centers.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“The program integrates science and language arts nicely. It reinforces key concepts and is written using grade-appropriate language.”

— 4th-Grade teacher

 

“It’s nice to see the state standards right on the front of the book so you know exactly what you are covering.”

— 3rd-Grade teacher

 

“Allowing the students to underline, highlight, and write in the books was helpful in preparing for the achievement test.”

— 3rd-Grade teacher