Accelerate Reading Growth with Systematic, Explicit, Research-Based Phonics Instruction
Build a solid foundation in phonics and help K–2 students become successful readers. Saxon Reading Foundations was built to explicitly teach phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency in a way that's supported by scientific research and has been proven effective by years of classroom success.
Effective Science-Based Instruction
Saxon Reading Foundations’ approach to teaching foundational reading skills is based on essential research in the Science of Reading and cognitive science. The program primarily focuses on teaching phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency while building students’ decoding skills. As students begin to establish a solid foundation in their early literacy skills, Saxon also incorporates the development of vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Proven to Drive Student Growth
A study conducted by PRES Associates, Inc. showed that students using Saxon demonstrated significant gains in reading, phonics, and spelling. The program also works for speakers of languages other than English and special education students.
Motivational Learning Experiences
Saxon Reading Foundations offers systematic, explicit, and cumulative instruction, nurturing essential early literacy skills. By employing an incremental development approach with progressively challenging content and ongoing review, Saxon enables students to achieve reading proficiency by third grade.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Built-in tools to support instruction and build foundational skills
Texts Students Want to Read
Decodable Readers allow students to practice reading with confidence, while Fluency Readers give each student many opportunities to practice during whole-group reading instruction or independent reading time. Controlled vocabulary is used throughout the program so students are able to achieve automaticity.
Multisensory Practice and Dyslexia Support
Saxon Reading Foundations integrates the Orton-Gillingham language triangle (auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning) into phonics instruction. Through engaging, multisensory activities, the program teaches important phonics principles like letters, sounds, spelling, and sight words. All students, including those with dyslexia, receive support for ongoing success.
Embedded Multilingual Learner Support
To support multilingual learners, teachers can utilize 'Multilingual Learner Support tips provided at the start of each lesson. These tips offer strategies and activities to help multilingual learners access lesson content and practice skills. Each tip is labeled based on the level of support it provides, categorized as light, moderate, or substantial.
TEACHER EXPERIENCE
Accelerate student phonics, spelling, and reading growth.
Integrated Phonics, Spelling, and Handwriting Instruction
The relationship between reading and writing is vital to building early literacy skills. Saxon Reading Foundations makes it easy to simultaneously teach phonics, spelling, and handwriting using a structured literacy approach with built-in instructional supports.
Incremental Learning and Controlled Practice
Explicit, systematic instruction given in small increments provides multiple opportunities for exposure. Teachers can review student progress daily, allowing them to know what students have mastered and where they might need additional support.
Differentiation in Every Lesson
Targeted small-group activities at the end of each non-assessment lesson provide support for students who need additional support, are on target, or need an extra challenge. These activities support, reinforce, or extend the focus skill of the lesson.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR TEACHER SUCCESS
Inspire educators with a Heinemann professional learning partnership that builds confidence in their program implementation and supports them as they work towards their professional goals.
- Implementation Support - Build teacher confidence for a successful Saxon Reading Foundations implementation with Getting Started sessions for schools or districts. Educators will learn the program's organization, lesson structure, and essential components, ensuring that teachers feel both supported and excited about their new Heinemann program.
- Live Online Follow-up Support - Deepen your teachers' learning and application through live online follow-up sessions, offering additional support topics like digital tools, resources, assessment, data, and reports. Personalize their ongoing professional development by selecting relevant topics.
- Personalized Instructional Coaching - Support
teachers with personalized coaching sessions tailored to
high-impact instructional strategies, planning, and the
development of classroom goals aligned with the Science of Reading principles.
Learn more about Personalized Coaching - Courses - Heinemann courses equip teachers with
essential skills to deepen educator knowledge, elevate the
effectiveness of Saxon Reading Foundations implementation, and achieve improved
student outcomes.
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RESEARCH
Stay updated on our reading curriculum with the latest research.
