Be sure to complete your ELA needs in Reading, Writing, Grammar, Spelling/Vocabulary, and Handwriting.
Moving Beyond the Page
Complete, Core Aligned Curriculum
Complete Language arts program- includes reading, writing, and grammar
Literature based units using novels
Reading 1-2 novels a month
Can be used as integrated unit with Social Studies and Science
Lightning Literature
Core Aligned Reading Curriculum
Comprehensive Language Arts Program that provides some grammar, and some writing opportunties.
Needs Spelling, complete Grammar Curriculum, and Writing Curriculum
Memoria Press Charter Literature Guides
Third Grade Literature Guides and Novels
Non-Core Aligned Reading Program
Using classic literature to become active readers
Focus on vocabulary, comprehension, and composition skills.
Needs to be supplemented with writing, grammar and spelling.
There are Lesson Plans for some of the Individual Books from the Literature Set
Reading A-Z
Core Aligned Reading Material (not a reading program)
Good extra reading material to supplement other reading programs (All About Reading and Logic of English).
Independent Readers but NOT a complete reading program.
Excellent confidence builders
CT will supply materials
All About Reading (for those students who still need some phonics instruction)
Core Aligned Reading Program
-Needs a Writing Component and Spelling
Teacher scripted- easy to follow
Level 4 recommended for grade 3
Uses a multisensory approach to teach reading (Orton Gillingham)
Uses hands on activities and games for phonemic instruction
Consulting teachers will order a box and letter tiles to complete the program
Logic of English (Intervention)
Curriculum Supplement
Good for emerging or struggling readers
Teacher Led Video Instruction
Multisensory
Parent Purchase
Explode the Code
Core Aligned Phonics Program
Excellent foundational skills phonics program
Easy to Follow, good extra practice.
Good to use with Reading A-Z
Be sure to use the teacher’s guide
Also have an Explode the code online option
Good to use with Beyond the Code books 3 and 4 or Reading AtoZ
Beyond the Code Bools 3 and 4
Core Aligned Reading Program
Provides reading practice and teaches reading comprehension and reasoning skills.
Use with Explode the Code after completing book 3 (of Explode the Code).
Can also use with Reading AtoZ.
Evan-Moor Daily Reading Comprehension (Supplement)
Curriculum Supplement
Presents students with direct instruction and practice of the comprehension strategies and skills they need to become strong and successful readers
Outschool (Supplement)
Can be a Complete Curriculum or a Supplement depending on the course
Live, Online Classes for Kids and Teens
Numerous Courses in a Variety of Subjects
Classes Vary Depending on Availability of Instructors
Some courses can be pricey
Parent Purchase