FREE Evidence-based Literacy Tools and Guides for Educators
We've put together a collection of practical, high-quality resources that were created with educators that support your daily work with students – and they're all completely free.
The Root Collection
This curated collection of free resources includes literacy assessments and instructional tools to support an MTSS structure and implement the 5 roots of literacy.
Whether you're curious about science of reading tools or looking to enhance your MTSS systems, these resources put evidence-based practices within easy reach.
Why Choose Our Resources?
✓ Classroom-tested and educator-approved
✓ Aligned with current educational standards
✓ Developed for use with all grade levels & instructional settings
✓ Created to support ALL students, including MLLs and students with literacy-specific disorders (including dyslexia and developmental language disorder)
Select a Resource Package
Resources are organized by role. All resources are 100% free.
FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY
Tailored for educators teaching students the core mechanics of decoding, word recognition, and spelling. Get structured, research-aligned tools to strengthen word-level mastery and support struggling readers across all grade bands.
These resources are perfect for:
K–12 classroom teachers, reading specialists, interventionists, MLL/ELL educators, special educators, and tutors.
You'll Receive:
Interactive Word Recognition Scope & Sequence: A comprehensive progression featuring embedded links to instructional videos and tools that show you exactly how to teach each concept.
High Frequency "Heart" Words Instructional Routine: A step-by-step guide - including intensive multisensory scaffolds - to teach all students, especially those with dyslexia and other language-based learning difficulties, how to map and spell irregular words.
UFLI-Aligned Morphology Word Lists: Ready-to-use word lists covering everything from basic inflectional suffixes to advanced Latin bound bases.
SCHOOLWIDE LITERACY IMPLEMENTATION
Designed for school and district leaders guiding building-wide literacy shifts grounded in the Science of Reading. Access ready-to-use frameworks to evaluate staff readiness, clarify instructional roles, and track measurable growth across classrooms.
These resources are perfect for:
Administrators, instructional coaches, deans, and directors leading systemic literacy transformation.
You'll Receive:
Customizable Literacy Action Plan template featuring real-world, completed examples
20-question Science of Reading staff knowledge assessment with an answer key
Classroom observation and coaching feedback tools
LITERACY IN CONTENT
Built for content-area educators embedding high-impact literacy routines directly into subject coursework to access core curriculum. Access classroom-ready tools designed to unpack complex academic texts, master specialized vocabulary, and build structured reading comprehension and writing habits across all disciplines.
These resources are perfect for:
Grades 2–12 content-area teachers (e.g., Math, Science, Social Studies, ELA, Art, Health, etc.), special educators, and MLL teachers.
You'll Receive:
Morphology & Academic Vocabulary Routines: Turnkey tools - including word lists, graphic organizers and cognitive strategies, to build word meaning.
Two-Column Note-Taking Strategy: Scaffolded note-taking frameworks that guide students to independently navigate and extract meaning from dense informational texts.
Disciplinary Cognitive Strategies: High-leverage comprehension routines tailored for content areas - including dedicated Math Cognitive Strategies for word problems.