Offering dynamic whole-group explicit instruction, Stepping Together First Grade engages all students in interactive phonological/phonemic awareness, phonics, reading, and writing activities. The lessons follow a systematic scope and sequence aligned with grade-level expectations. The lessons grow in complexity across the year, building comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary skills. Engaging follow-up activities and hands-on literacy centers extend the learning. Stepping Together will engage every student in your classroom and foster a love of reading and writing.
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Each First Grade Stepping Together kit includes
- 3 copies each of 35 titles
- A comprehensive teaching guide that provides detailed instructions for teaching procedures and supports a smooth implementation
- 175 days of whole-group lesson plans
- 3 lap-size books for read-aloud of nursery rhymes, songs, and chants
- Dry-erase lapboards for 24 students
- 24 copies each of 35 Super Stories—decodable texts to support phonics instruction—bundled into 7 distinct week-long booklets
- Built-in progress monitoring and summative assessments for every module
- Downloadable resources
- One-year Teacher subscription for Digital Reader
- Various classroom materials to support instruction, including Letter Card Set, Picture Cards Box Set, Word Study Chart Cards, Sally the Cow Hand Puppet, and more.
