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A research-based, standards-aligned early literacy curriculum with systematic phonics and differentiated reading instruction for inclusive classrooms, enhanced by play-based learning and robust educator support.

ReadtopiaGO Early Literacy Curriculum:
Providing Access to Reading and Writing Instruction for
Young Learners with Complex Profiles

Educators working with young learners are the gateway to establishing a strong foundation for literacy learning and a love of learning. They are also often the first to identify learning challenges or provide alternative access to learning for learners with complex bodies.

ReadtopiaGO, provides educators with a comprehensive, research-based early literacy curriculum for emergent readers in Pre-K through grade 2+ with complex learning needs. Backed by the science of teaching reading, ReadtopiaGO is the key to delivering engaging, differentiated instruction that puts young learners on the path to conventional literacy success.

A Curriculum Built for Every Learner

Meeting the needs of diverse learners is at the heart of ReadtopiaGO.

Used by educators working with children in self-contained, inclusive, Head Start, speech-language pathology clinics, and other early learning programs, this curriculum is designed to provide accessible and differentiated instruction for learners with complex bodies or learning needs.

ReadtopiaGO extends the reach of science-of-reading based instruction to any inclusive setting, ensuring educators and support staff have ready-to-use tools with integrated training and explicit lesson plans to implement grab and go literacy learning.

Research-Based and Standards-Aligned

Rooted in the groundbreaking work of Dr. Karen Erickson and Dr. David Koppenhaver, authors of Comprehensive Literacy for All, ReadtopiaGO bridges the gap between literacy research and classroom practice. Developed with Head Start Standards, this curriculum ensures that your program aligns with best practices in early literacy development.

A Library for ALL Kids within ReadtopiaGo

With four+ years of literacy lesson plans, each containing 32 books with differentiated text options, educators and learners have a lot to choose from. The custom-created books that anchor each lesson include diverse characters and inclusive settings, so children see themselves reflected as heroes, dreamers, and achievers.

These books, along with an explicit scope and instructional sequence, interactive puppet shows, and play-based activity centers, are designed to captivate young minds while building critical early literacy skills like alphabet recognition, phonics, and independent writing.

Comprehensive Teacher Support

We know that delivering high-quality instruction can feel overwhelming, especially in specialized settings. That’s why ReadtopiaGO comes with explicit and detailed Teacher Guides for every book and lesson. These guides include step-by-step instructional routines like predictable chart writing, morning messages, and integrated literacy lessons that support a variety of learning styles.

New to teaching early literacy? No problem. ReadtopiaGO Teacher Tutorial videos provide clear, practical guidance, making this curriculum easy to use by special education teachers, inclusive educators, paraprofessionals, and speech-language pathologists including those new to special education.

Using this curriculum within a school and district builds capacity and provides a framework for delivery of effective literacy instruction.

Play-Based Learning for Engaged Classrooms

Learning should be joyful, and ReadtopiaGO infuses fun into every lesson. With play-based activity centers and interactive routines, children explore literacy concepts in ways that feel natural and engaging. Self-directed reading and independent writing activities also encourage learners to participate in a developmentally appropriate way.

The curriculum also features interactive puppet show videos, bringing stories and lessons to life in a way that keeps students motivated and excited about literacy development.

Explicit and Data-Driven Instruction

Teaching early literacy is both an art and a science, and ReadtopiaGO makes it easy to balance both. The program includes:

  • Systematic alphabet and phonics instruction, ensuring learners build a strong foundation.
  • Progress monitoring tools, so you can track and celebrate every child’s achievements.
  • Integrated instructional routines that help you implement research-backed strategies with confidence.

By combining structure with flexibility, ReadtopiaGO empowers you to tailor lessons to meet each learner’s unique needs and interests while staying grounded in proven methodologies.

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Incorporated Literacy Research

Systematic Phonics
Instruction

Teacher Guides & Tutorials
Progress Monitoring
Play-Based Learning
Thematic Instruction
Integrated Instructional Routines
Interactive Puppet Show Videos

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ReadtopiaGO Pricing

Individual
Educator

$675 USD/year
(per educator)

Homeschool/Parents:
If you’d like to bring
ReadtopiaGO into your
home, call us at
847-238-8889
for a discounted license.

School District or Organization
5-50% Savings
Discounts are available for districts/facilities with multiple licenses or who select multi-year options.

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Morning Message Ideas for Preschool and Elementary Classrooms

Start the day with a positive classroom routine using morning message ideas that incorporate literacy learning.

Author Name: Building Wings

Categories: Articles, Reading Curriculum, ReadtopiaGO

Tags: readtopiago

Date: June 13, 2024

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The Benefits of Using Puppets in Early Childhood Classrooms

An early-childhood educator shares the moment she discovered the benefits of using puppets in early childhood classrooms

Author Name: Building Wings

Categories: Articles, ReadtopiaGO

Tags: readtopiago

Date: January 17, 2024

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Webinar: ReadtopiaGO – The Best Yes!

An on-demand webinar with two special educators who share the process they used to select an early childhood literacy curriculum.

Author Name: cmaleski

Categories: On Demand Webinars, Reading Curriculum, ReadtopiaGO

Tags: readtopiago

Date: March 16, 2023

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Incorporated Literacy Research

The design and execution of ReadtopiaGO are drawn from the work of Dr. Karen Erickson and her team at the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Their work and the work of many literacy researchers is incorporated into daily instructional routines within this curriculum solution that educators can use to confidently provide comprehensive literacy instruction based on the science of reading.

See the ReadtopiaGO White paper.

Systematic Phonics Instruction

A detailed scope and sequence outlines how educators will employ the systematic instruction outlined within two alphabet and phonics instructional programs within ReadtopiaGO that can be used with ALL learners including those who are non-speaking.

Learning Letters
  • Introduces emergent learners to individual letters and their corresponding sounds.
  • Focuses on letter recognition and basic phonemic awareness
  • Helps students understand the relationship between letters and sounds, laying a strong foundation for reading.
Learning Letters Plus
Builds upon the concepts from Learning Letters and advances to more complex phonic skills.
  • Teaches digraphs, blends, and sight words to enhance reading abilities.
  • Provides interactive activities to practice word building and decoding skills.
  • Supports emergent readers in developing fluency and comprehension.

Teacher Guides & Tutorials

Each of the 32 topics within each of the four years of instructional materials includes an explicit Teacher Guide with “say and do” prompts, resources, and supports to complete five cycles of instruction. In addition, Teaching Tutorial videos are included for all instructional routines which are especially helpful for new educators, substitute teachers or educational assistants/paras.

Progress Monitoring

ReadtopiaGO includes formative and summative assessments for educators to share data with students, parents and IEP Team members and also to differentiate instruction for learners. Resources include Emergent Literacy Measures for all literacy components and six types of assessments.

Play-Based Learning

Each of the 32 topics include suggestions for related Activity Centers to reinforce learning and offer repetition with variety. Instructions, supply lists and accessibility tips are included.

Thematic Instruction

Four years of literacy instructional lessons are included and are organized within themes and collections. Each year includes four collections and there are four themes within each collection. This offers learners and educators choice to match content with learner interest and calendar content.

Integrated Instructional Routines

Integrated instructional routines within ReadtopiaGO lessons assure educators that all research-based routines are utilized including shared reading, predictable chart writing, self-directed reading and independent writing. Learners gain skills as they participate in these routines over many themes and collections

Interactive Puppet Shows

Each of the 16 themes include an instructional and interactive video featuring puppet characters who introduce learners to vocabulary and instructional content in a fun format that invites learner participation.

Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D.​

Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D. is Director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. Her focus is on understanding the best ways to assess and teach reading and writing to children with the most severe disabilities. As a special education teacher, Dr. Erickson has worked to support students with a range of disabilities in a variety of classroom settings, particularly students who do not use speech as their primary means of communication.

Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds

Author Profile: https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=110&Name=Karen+Erickson,Ph.D.

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