Our new foundational skills curriculum brings together explicit phonics instruction with Heggerty phonemic awareness lessons for a comprehensive approach to early literacy instruction that's easy to implement (and easy to love!)
Step inside Ms. Ruthie's first-grade classroom, and watch as they breeze through their literacy block.
Meet Bridge to Reading
Bridge to Reading provides an ideal first step for classrooms looking to align their literacy instruction with the Science of Reading.
It includes everything teachers already love about the Heggerty curriculum—it's easy to use, seamlessly supplements your existing language comprehension resources, and provides teachers with support and knowledge to implement the curriculum with confidence.
Research-Proven to
Support Student Growth
Heggerty's Bridge to Reading Curriculum aligns to rigorous educational standards and has been proven to support student growth and close foundational reading skill gaps.
Everything you need to teach a phonics lesson in 30 minutes a day or less!
Builds Knowledge
Unlike other phonics curricula, Bridge to Reading goes beyond a script to help teachers and students understand why phonics instruction matters. Every day, teachers will find opportunities to expand their professional knowledge and build confidence as literacy educators.
Research-Based
Bridge to Reading reflects the latest science on how children learn to read. Digital extensions provide opportunities to expand teacher knowledge as the research base evolves, securing your investment for years to come.
Intentional Design
Every component of the Bridge to Reading curriculum was thoughtfully designed to balance the latest research on how children learn to read with the realities of today's classrooms.
All-Inclusive
Bridge to Reading provides teachers with everything they need to implement 6-8 phonemic awareness skills and systematic phonics instruction, including teacher's guides with embedded professional learning, decodable texts, student practice pages, multisensory learning tools, progress monitoring with cumulative digital assessments.
Saves Time
Bridge to Reading provides a phonics curriculum designed to perfectly pair with Heggerty Phonemic Awareness allowing teachers to seamlessly flow through the word recognition portion of their literacy block with little to no interruption.
Gradual Release
Bridge to Reading provides multiple opportunities for application through reading and writing with an "I do, We do, and You do" lesson structure.
Bridge to Reading Components
Digital Access for Bridge to Reading
With myHeggerty, educators can enhance early literacy instruction, boost their professional expertise, and inspire students with streamlined access through Clever, ClassLink, and Google SSO.
Streamlined digital curriculum with an easy-to-use dashboard, providing instant access to Bridge to Reading resources, enabling efficient planning and teaching whether in the classroom or on the go. Use any device to navigate daily phonemic awareness and phonics lessons with supporting videos and resources.
Access self-paced professional development with quizzes for understanding. Explore a dynamic Video Learning Library, including Phonemic Awareness lesson videos, skill tutorials, and targeted support videos, all designed to boost confidence and cater to diverse teaching scenarios.
Keep a finger on student progress with myHeggerty's skill-based assessment reports. Gain valuable insights for both teachers and administrators, helping you tailor your approach and track growth throughout the school year.
Enhance classroom engagement with interactive digital teaching tools, including audio-supported Sound Wall cards, interactive Sound Posters, and an easy-to-use Digital Blending Board.
Customer stories
Case Study: Empowering Literacy Transformation in Pasadena Unified School District
Get the inside scoop on how the Pasadena Unified School District set out to find a new foundational skills curriculum that would make a real difference in their classrooms. Read on to explore the impact of Bridge to Reading on literacy transformation.
Heggerty training brings world class professional
development to teachers and administrators.
Unlock the Joy of Reading
Explore Heggerty's exciting new series of decodable books thoughtfully designed for various reading proficiency levels. Featuring vibrant illustrations, endearing characters, and captivating themes, these books will transport young readers to imaginative worlds with no limits.
Bring Bridge to Reading to your district
Contact the Heggerty sales team to learn how the Bridge to Reading Foundational Skills Curriculum fits within your literacy program.
