Stage 1 · Grades 1–2 · L4–L6
Foundation
Build the reading and writing foundation your child needs at school — from confident reading to clear early writing.
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.
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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