Stepping Stones to Reading
At the core of the program, there are 120 lessons focusing on the five essential areas needed to become a good reader.
- A sequential map-based format provides powerful visual proof of student progress
- Lessons begin with a focused step-by-step demonstration of a core reading skill
- Students apply each skill to a range of guided practice activities to build deep conceptual knowledge
- Lessons include explicit instruction, exploration, and immediate feedback to engage active learners
What does a Reading Eggs lesson look like?
Each lesson is divided into several scaffolded activities that feature a wide range of
interactive games and challenges while following a consistent format from lesson to lesson.
Parts 1 and 2: The Main Lesson
The first two parts of each lesson introduce letters and sounds through vibrant, interactive animations led by a character, such as Sam the Ant.
Parts 3 and 4: Letter and Sound Recognition
Parts 3 and 4 include activities that build phonemic awareness and phonics skills for the focus letter or sound.
Part 5: Vocabulary
A vocabulary activity allows students to preview words that will be in the e‑book at the end of the lesson.
Part 6: The E-Books
Children finish the lesson by reading an illustrated e‑book. Read‑to‑me audio options are available to support early readers.
Part 7: The Egg Hatches!
Students are rewarded for completing each lesson with a new creature that hatches and becomes part of their online collection.