A research-based curriculum grounded in the understanding of how young children learn, available in both English and Spanish.

• Blend social-emotional development and culturally responsive teaching through 10 thematic units.
• Integrate learning domains throughout the year, developing skills and knowledge over time.
• Cultivate curiosity and exploration with a balance of academic learning and purposeful play.

Prepare for lifelong achievement with a research-based SEL program.​​

• Build positive learning environments and introducing early literacy skills​
• Real-world and culturally relevant resources and activities​
• Comprehensive and equitable materials provide extended opportunities

Learn more about our equivalent Spanish series, MiBASE.

Connect math + literacy to increase student success​​

• Accelerate student learning with lessons that combine math and literacy objectives​
• Math math meaningful with real-world activities to encourage problem-solving​
• Support differentiation and equitable access for multilingual learners

Books for first-time readers in 10 classic themes across six key learning domains build literacy skills and SEL intelligence.

• Every domain contains a balance of nonfiction and fiction titles.
• Exceptional instructional materials provide specific lesson support for every title.
• Family involvement components extend learning beyond the classroom.

Learn more about our equivalent Spanish series, ¡Vamos a leer!

Enrich students' grade-level knowledge with fiction and nonfiction books.

• Real-world photos and illustrations foster personal connections to texts.
• Content builds reading and comprehension skills
• Application to writing boosts writing skills and reading progress.
• Teaching tips and activities help parents and educators build students' comprehension and writing skills.

English and Spanish versions of the same texts support dual language learners.

Learn more about our equivalent Spanish series Lectores Ascendentes