First Steps

First Steps

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Building Confident Readers
with Core Foundations

Designed for Kindergarten, when literacy skills strongly shape future learning
Comprehensive instruction grounded in the Science of Reading
Builds core skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Delivered in focused 15–20 minute lessons for whole-group and small-group instruction
Supports consistent, effective instruction without overwhelming teachers

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What’s in the Bag?

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Who is it for?

Kindergarten Students

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Why does it work?

Engaging Instruction
Whole Group - 20 minutes
Small Group - 15 minutes
Materials for integrated centers
Embedded progress monitoring

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What’s required?

First Steps Literacy Kit
PAWS Magnet Folders
Small Steps Group Reading Set

Required Materials

First Steps Literacy Kit

$529.00

First Steps (K Level) Magnet Folder and Letter Set

First Steps (K Level) Magnet Folder and Letter Set

First Steps (K Level) Magnet Folder and Letter Set

$37.00

Small Steps Group Reading Set (6 copies of 10-book series) + Online Teacher's Guide

Small Steps Group Reading Set (6 copies of 10-book series) + Online Teacher's Guide

Small Steps Group Reading Set (6 copies of 10-book series) + Online Teacher's Guide

$299.00

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