This levelled reading program activates the students senses to engage them as a learner. Not only does the program endeavour to teach reading but to think, explore and grow in their abilities. This program is not divided by grade but by skill level. It has levels 1 to 4.

Cost: $159 +

Essentials in Writing is a complete grammar and composition curriculum for students in grades 1-12.

All Essentials in Writing courses include an instructional video and a textbook/workbook.

Cost: $87 - $127

Handwriting without Tears provides both digital and print materials. This program teachs handwriting from grades K to 5.

Cost: Varies

This program teaches grammar, punctuation, communication skills, writing, spelling, and penmanship. Students expand their phonetic skills as they learn about vowel sets, consonant and vowel blends, consonant digraphs, prefixes, and suffixes. They work with words, phrases, and sentences. Covers grades 1 to 8.

Cost: varies

Learning Language Arts through Literature best matches current teacher practice. This program fully integrates grammar, reading, spelling, vocabulary, writing mechanics, creative writing, thinking skills and more with the literature students are studying. This curriculum covers grades 1 to 9.

Cost: $100 to $300

This program places an emphasis on phonics and sounding out words versus sight words. It teaches the mechanics of how and why words are formed. It is a complete curriculum that includes handwriting, phonograms, reading, reading comprehension, etc. Students will enjoy the game-based lessons that include- scavenger hunts, hop scotch, card games, board games, etc.

Cost: $184 +

This grammar resource not only teaches grammar rules but also provides practice at editing existing writing and incorporating rules that students have just learned.

Cost: $20 - $40

These traditional workbook resources are repetitive exercises allowing students to reach mastery level. They would be excellent supplementary materials.

Cost: $24 to $85

Cost: $20 per pack

This American based resource provides students with the structure to build confidence in writing skills.

Cost $26 to $130

This resource is a complete writing program. It teaches grammar, spelling, punctuation, literary devices and analysis through the study of literature. Students will be introduced to writing word play, poetry, reports, book reviews, written narratives and essays.

Although you do not need to choose literature from this list, you may find it helpful to see the novels approved for use at each grade level.