Dear Parents,
Congratulations! Your child is taking the first steps on an exciting journey to independent reading!
Our Step Into Reading® program will help your child get there with five steps to reading success. Each step, now with F&P Text Levels, includes fun stories and colorful art or photographs in books with original fiction, popular characters, top selling, categorized non-fiction, and more. We have designed this complete literacy program to give every child a successful reading experience. The grade levels are only guides; children will progress through the steps at their own speed, developing confidence in their reading.
Remember, a lifetime love of reading starts with a single step!
Explore the Steps
Preschool–Kindergarten
For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
- Big type and easy words
- Rhyme and rhythm
- Picture clues
Preschool–Grade 1
For children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help.
- Basic vocabulary
- Short sentences
- Simple stories
Grades 1-3
For children who are ready to read on their own.
- Engaging characters
- Easy-to-follow plots
- Popular topics
Grades 2–3
For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.
- Challenging vocabulary
- Short paragraphs
- Exciting stories
Grades 2–4
For children who want to take the plunge into chapter books but still like colorful pictures.
- Chapters
- Longer paragraphs
- Full-color art
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Reading Tips for Parents
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10 Tips to Encourage Reading Love!
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