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Foundation

Build the reading and writing foundation your child needs at school — from confident reading to clear early writing.

Young student reading a chapter book

Skills Your Child Builds

What Foundation Covers

Every class strengthens the classroom skills your child uses at school every day.

Reading comprehension
Move from sounding out words to understanding what stories really mean.
Core vocabulary
Build the words your child needs for classroom reading and writing.
Sentence & paragraph writing
Turn ideas into complete sentences and clear, connected paragraphs.
Classroom expression
Answer questions, share ideas, and participate with confidence at school.

Learning Materials

Built Around Wonders

Wonders

The ELA curriculum used in many U.S. elementary schools, plus school-aligned reading and writing resources chosen by our educators.

Level & Grade Guide

How Levels Match Grades

Grade is a rough indicator — the free assessment gives an exact placement.

Foundation level and grade guide: L4 Grade 1, L5 Grade 1–2, L6 Grade 2
Next Stage
Breakthrough
Grades 3–6 · L7–L10

Inside a Class

See What a Foundation Class Looks Like

Class Preview Foundation class preview · 1 min 17s

Is This For My Child?

Foundation Is a Good Fit If Your Child…

  • Reads at grade level, but doesn't fully grasp story meaning.
  • Struggles with school reading assignments and reading response.
  • Writes in short, fragmented sentences without connecting ideas.
  • Has limited classroom vocabulary and hesitates to speak up.

Ready When You Are

Find Your Child's Starting Point

The free assessment gives a personalized Level (L4–L10) placement and a written summary for parents.

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Free reading & writing check
Written summary · Level placement
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