ELA

The following English Language Arts materials are available to borrow through the curriculum library. Speak with your advisor or visit the Bear Creek Campus library to check them out.

Levels available in NFP Library:

  • The Writer's Jungle Complete Package

  • Arrow: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

  • Arrow: The Wild Robot

  • Arrow: Redwall

  • Jot It Down

  • Partnership Writing

Downloadable Free Samples

Find level assessment tools here (recommend looking at the phase characteristics, not just the suggested ages)

Recommended Grades: K-12th


Description From publisher:

Brave Writer is designed to help you coach your children from fluent speech to powerful written self expression. You don't have to know the difference between an em dash and a semicolon either. We've got you covered! Join us for the adventure of writing with your kids!


What NFP Parents Say:

"I love the philosophy and lit choices"

"I like that it teaches grammar in context using selections from read-alouds we enjoy"

"Her philosophy is so neat. It’s a lifestyle."


Levels available in NFP Library:

  • All About Spelling Level 2 Materials

  • All About Spelling Level 3 Materials

  • All About Spelling Level 4 Materials

  • All About Spelling Level 5 Materials

  • All About Spelling Level 6 Materials

  • All About Spelling Level 7 Materials


  • All About Reading Level 1

  • All About Reading Level 2

  • All About Reading Level 3

  • All About Reading Level 4

  • Basic Reading Interactive Kit




Download Placement Test



Description From publisher:

Developed for busy parents, teachers, and tutors, All About Spelling is a scripted, open-and-go program that teaches spelling in the most effective way possible. This award-winning seven-level program provides complete and comprehensive instruction using the Orton-Gillingham approach.


What NFP Parents Say:

"I used All About Spelling and All About Reading with my kids for a few years. We all love the program!"


Levels available in NFP Library:

  • K-2 People and Places in Our Community

  • K-2 Primary Arts of Language

  • 3-5 Structure and Style for Students

  • 6-8 Modern World History Based Writing Lessons

  • 6-8 Structure and Style for Students

  • 6-8 Medieval History Based Writing Lessons

  • 6-8 Medieval History Based Writing Lessons

  • 9-12 Advanced US History Based Writing Lessons

  • 9-12 The Elegant Essay

  • 9-12 Structure and Style for Students



Description From publisher:

In order to succeed in every area of life, children must hone the skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively. Through the process of learning to write well, students learn how to think clearly and to express themselves eloquently and persuasively. Our goal is to equip you to assist your child in this process.



Levels available in NFP Library:

  • Level 1

  • Level 2


Recommended Grades: 2nd-12th

Description From publisher:

Help your 2nd grade through high school students with learning disabilities and perceptual delays learn cursive writing. Letters are taught in groups that share common movement patterns. For example, a, d, g, q, and c can be visualized on a clock face, and are called "Clock Climbers."Easy to remember motor and memory cues help students visualize and verbalize while experiencing the "feel" of the letter.

Levels available in NFP Library:

  • Level 1

  • Level 2

  • Level 3

  • Level 4

  • Level 5

  • Level 6

  • Level 7

  • Level 8


Recommended Grades: K-4th

Description From publisher:

Explode The Code® is a research-based, multisensory program geared to improving literacy with direct, systematic, phonics instruction. Explode The Code’s classic print program includes a sequence of skills-based student books with coordinating placement tests and instructional support. Build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling with the Explode The Code series.

This proven Orton-Gillingham based program has helped millions of students gain early literacy skills.



Description From publisher:


Instruction moves from letter recognition in the K level, to alphabetizing, syllabication, and dictionary skills in the upper levels. Built-in review of previously learned skills within books helps student master concepts.



Levels available in NFP Library:

  • K Kickstart Kindergarten 2022 Student Edition

  • 1st grade My Printing Book 2022 Student Edition

  • 2nd grade Printing Power 2022 Student Edition

  • Building Writers D 2022 Edition: 3rd

  • Building Writers E 2022 Edition: 4th

  • Building Writers F 2022 Edition: 5th

  • Can-Do Print 2022 Student Edition


Description From publisher:


Use our time-tested handwriting solutions to guide your students toward print and cursive success! These intuitive products help young learners develop good handwriting habits while having fun.