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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.

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  • 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

Try a Sample Lesson

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

Reading Eggs lesson example

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

Reading Eggs lesson example

Parts 3 and 4 include activities that build phonemic awareness and phonics skills for the focus letter or sound.

Part 5: Vocabulary

Reading Eggs lesson example

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

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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!

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Students are rewarded for completing each lesson with a new creature that hatches and becomes part of their online collection.

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