Cooperative learning, embedded throughout the program, focuses on individual accountability, common goals, and the recognition of group success. Pre-reading activities promote the development of concepts about print, alphabet familiarity, and phonemic awareness. Peabody Language Development Kits provide additional experience in language. Reading Roots is the beginning reading program used in Success for All. It emphasizes a balance between phonics and meaning, using both children's literature and a series of interesting, enjoyable stories in which phonetically regular student text is enriched by teacher-read test.
Students engage in partner reading and writing activities.
Lee Conmigo provides the same program for students learning to read in Spanish. Reading Wings, for students reading at the second through sixth grade levels, is built around school's existing novels, anthologies, or basals. It emphasizes cooperative learning activities in which students work in teams to improve strategic reading and comprehension skills and investigate literature. Alas para Leer provides the same strategies for Spanish readers. Writing is emphasized throughout the program as a method for creative expression and responding to literature.