Literacy Solutions for Every Classroom

Support every student. Empower every teacher. Explore research-based literacy solutions that complement your core instruction and address real classroom needs.

A Comprehensive Approach to Literacy

Effective literacy instruction is grounded in a comprehensive approach—one that integrates foundational skills, knowledge-building, assessment, and professional learning to support both students and educators. Heinemann is committed to providing resources that align with and reinforce these principles to help educators implement instruction that is both impactful and evidence-based.

A circular diagram showing the interconnected components of effective literacy instruction. In the center, there is an illustration of a child lying on their stomach reading a book. Surrounding the child are seven interconnected puzzle-like segments labeled: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Knowledge Building, and Writing. These pieces form an inner circle representing key components of literacy instruction. Around the circle is an outer ring divided into three sections labeled Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Learning, indicating that these elements support and connect to all areas of literacy development.

Helping Every Teacher Teach Literacy

For over 40 years, Heinemann has partnered with educators to deliver effective, research-based literacy instruction. Our supplemental resources are designed to integrate seamlessly with core curriculum—helping teachers meet diverse student needs while supporting the essential components of reading and writing.

Whether you're looking to build foundational skills, deepen comprehension, or strengthen writing instruction, a comprehensive approach to literacy ensures every learner is supported.

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Instructional needs vary. Our solutions do, too. Discover resources that support your literacy goals. Download our free checklist to audit your solutions for a comprehensive approach to literacy.

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A horizontal diagram made up of seven overlapping colored rings, each labeled with a key component of effective literacy instruction. From left to right, the rings are labeled: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Knowledge Building, and Writing. On the left side of the image, three supporting elements are listed vertically: Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Learning, with dotted lines connecting them to the row of rings, indicating that these elements support and connect to all areas of literacy development.

Essential Component	Recommended Products *
Phonemic Awareness	Jump Rope Readers Moonlit Mountain Readers The Reading Strategies Book Saxon Reading Foundations Shared Reading Units of Study in Reading
Phonics	Jump Rope Readers Moonlit Mountain Readers The Reading Strategies Book Saxon Reading Foundations Units of Study in Reading
Fluency	Guided Reading Jump Rope Readers Moonlit Mountain Readers Reading Minilessons The Reading Strategies Book Saxon Reading Foundations Shared Reading Units of Study in Reading
Vocabulary	The Comprehension Toolkit Content Area Reading Sets Guided Reading Interactive Read-Aloud Jump Rope Readers Moonlit Mountain Readers Reading Minilessons The Reading Strategies Book Shared Reading
Comprehension	Book Clubs The Comprehension Toolkit Content Area Reading Sets Guided Reading Interactive Read-Aloud Reading Minilessons The Reading Strategies Book Shared Reading Units of Study in Reading
Knowledge Building	The Comprehension Toolkit Content Area Reading Sets Guided Reading Interactive Read-Aloud Jump Rope Readers Nonfiction Reading Minilessons The Reading Strategies Book Shared Reading Units of Study in Reading Units of Study in Writing
Writing	Units of Study in Writing Writing Minilessons The Writing Strategies Book
Assessment & Intervention	Benchmark Assessment System Leveled Literacy Intervention Sistema de evaluación de la lectura
Professional Learning	Professional Books Professional Learning Services

* Some products listed support explicit instruction, others support application and practice of the essential component. Contact your Heinemann Sales Representative to learn more!

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Saxon Reading Foundations

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics

Fluency

A structured program that builds foundational literacy skills through explicit instruction aligned to the Science of Reading. Saxon helps students decode with confidence and develop automaticity—making it ideal for Tier 1, Tier 2, and intervention settings.

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Decodable Readers

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics

Fluency

Vocabulary

Designed to support beginning readers at every stage of their journey—from early decoding to advanced fluency. Each collection is built on best practices in reading instruction and phonics pedagogy.

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Fiction and Nonfiction Decodable Readers

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Fantasy Decodable Readers

Reading and Writing Strategies by Jennifer Serravallo

All Pillars

Jennifer Serravallo's Reading and Writing Strategies offer practical, research-informed lessons for K–8 classrooms. Organized by instructional goals, these strategies help teachers differentiate, fill gaps in core instruction, and support every type of learner.

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Fountas & Pinnell Literacy

All Pillars

Professional development underpins Fountas & Pinnell Literacy, with insightful assessment, effective intervention, professional books, and classroom resources.

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Units of Study in Reading and Writing

Fluency

Vocabulary

Comprehension

Knowledge Building

Writing

The Units of Study provide workshop-based curriculum with embedded professional development and updated Science of Reading–aligned components.

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Content Area Reading Sets

Vocabulary

Comprehension

Knowledge Building

Standards-aligned collections that integrate science and social studies into daily literacy instruction. Easy to use, flexible, and thematically aligned to core programs.

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The Comprehension Toolkit

Vocabulary

Comprehension

Knowledge Building

Strategy-based lessons using high-interest nonfiction texts to build deep comprehension. Supports whole-class, small-group, and independent reading across content areas.

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Professional Books

All Pillars

Practical guidance from leading educators to support effective literacy instruction. From foundational skills to writing craft, our books help teachers deepen their practice, build confidence, and support every learner.

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Professional Learning Services

All Pillars

Helping educators deepen their instructional expertise in reading and writing. From implementation support to coaching and courses, our PD is designed to build teacher capacity and improve student outcomes.

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Literacy Learning Resources

Extend your learning and discover how Heinemann supports educators beyond the classroom.

Checklist: A Comprehensive Approach to Literacy

See if you have the essential components for developing proficient readers and writers.

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Blog: Unlocking Effective Literacy Instruction

Learn about the research behind a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction.

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Literacy Blogs

Find thought leadership supporting the latest in K–12 education.

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A comprehensive approach to literacy lays the foundation for every student to thrive as a confident reader and writer. Let's make it a reality in every classroom.