Read Ready Covington

What is Footsteps2Brilliance?

Footsteps2Brilliance® is a transformative pre-K through 3rd grade literacy solution that utilizes mobile technology to connect school, home, and the community for academic success.  Its innovative Mobile Technology Platform allows comprehensive literacy apps to be accessed online or offline from any mobile device (Apple or Android) or traditional computer. 

Is there a cost associated with the program?

Footsteps2Brilliance is 100% free for all Covington residents!

What is included in the program?

The comprehensive Footsteps2Brilliance curriculum contains thousands of interactive eBooks, songs, and games in English or Spanish. We have won numerous awards for using game-based methodology to engage students and inspire a love of learning. 

What will my child learn using Footsteps2Brilliance?

Footsteps2Brilliance covers phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and writing.

What is my child's login information?

Your child most likely already has an account. If you are unaware of the login information, please contact your child's school teacher, CLC coordinator, or email  info@readreadycov.com.  

How can I learn more about Footsteps2Brilliance?

Please visit the Footsteps2Brillance website HERE for additional information.

What is Clever Kids University?

Clever Kids University® is the family edition of Footsteps2Brilliance®, the premiere early learning curriculum used by the most innovative school districts throughout the United States. Clever Kids’ game-based methodology makes learning fun and engaging for children and their parents.

Please share the joy of Clever Kids University with your children and be sure to talk and laugh with them about what they are seeing and doing. The conversations you have with your children about the stories and animations they discover in our programs will inspire them to love learning. They will become creative and vibrant thinkers poised to succeed in school and in life.

Clever Kids University includes phonics, reading, math, and science for pre-readers and emerging leaders (ages 3-6).

What will my child learn on Clever Kids University: Pre-Reader?

Clever Kids University: Pre-Reader is designed to develop the skills children need to be ready for kindergarten and become strong readers. Your child will work on letter recognition, number sense, scientific concepts and vocabulary, social studies, and much more.

What will my child learn on Clever Kids University: I Can Read?

The heart of Clever Kids University: I Can Read are 26 decodable books. By developing all the prerequisite skills your child will need in a step-by-step fashion, they will be able to read their first decodable book by day 4.

What is included in the program?

Clever Kids University: Pre-Reader (preschool/kindergarten)

Each week includes two Together Time activities that families can do away from a device.  These activities are designed to enrich the learning that is happening on the app. Each activity requires only a few minutes and can be  completed with minimal preparation.

Clever Kids University: I Can Read (kindergarten/first grade)

Each week includes a printable Sam book that your child has learned to read independently. We recommend that you print a book each week and complete the following activities: 

Step 1: Have your child practice reading the Pattern Words, Sight words, and Fun Words presented on the inside front cover. 

Step 2: Read and discuss the “Prepare to Read” prompt with your child. 

Step 3: Encourage your child to read the book to you multiple times over the next few days. 

Step 4: Have your child complete the writing activity at the end of the book and share their work with friends and family.

How can I learn more about Clever Kids University?

Please visit the Clever Kids University website HERE for additional information.