Happily Ever After
Language Arts, GRADE PRE-K, American English
A Readiness Program with Children’s Literature at Its Heart
Happily Ever After
Is a readiness program designed to give children the foundation they need to be successful when they begin formal reading instruction. Well-known, beautifully illustrated selections of children’s literature are the basis of the 10 units in the program.
Happily Ever After teaches a rich curriculum of early literacy skills, focusing on four areas:
Here’s why it works:
1. Early reading skills are most effectively taught when integrated with the other language arts.
2. Explicit instruction supports children at every step.
3. Motivation is key to children’s success.
4. A multimodal approach engages all children.
Happily Ever After includes:
Strategies for Readers leveled reading program fits into any reading framework and provides the scaffolded support students need to advance their reading levels and meet the rigor of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
Also included with each unit:
Program Materials for the Student: Include big books, CDs, take-home storybooks, group activity and concept boards, activity pages, letter
and color recognition activities, and take-home letters.
Program Materials for the Teacher: Provide everything the teacher needs to run a class in one handy binder that includes teacher’s guides, blackline masters, CDs, tactile cards, student letter cards, and color squares.