A research-based, standards-aligned early literacy curriculum with systematic phonics and differentiated reading instruction for inclusive classrooms, enhanced by play-based learning and robust educator support.
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A research-based, standards-aligned early literacy curriculum with systematic phonics and differentiated reading instruction for inclusive classrooms, enhanced by play-based learning and robust educator support.
Educators working with young learners are the gateway to establishing a strong foundation for literacy learning and a love of learning. They are also often the first to identify learning challenges or provide alternative access to learning for learners with complex bodies.
ReadtopiaGO, provides educators with a comprehensive, research-based early literacy curriculum for emergent readers in Pre-K through grade 2+ with complex learning needs. Backed by the science of teaching reading, ReadtopiaGO is the key to delivering engaging, differentiated instruction that puts young learners on the path to conventional literacy success.
Meeting the needs of diverse learners is at the heart of ReadtopiaGO.
Used by educators working with children in self-contained, inclusive, Head Start, speech-language pathology clinics, and other early learning programs, this curriculum is designed to provide accessible and differentiated instruction for learners with complex bodies or learning needs.
ReadtopiaGO extends the reach of science-of-reading based instruction to any inclusive setting, ensuring educators and support staff have ready-to-use tools with integrated training and explicit lesson plans to implement grab and go literacy learning.
Rooted in the research of Comprehensive Literacy for All by Drs. Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver, Readtopia and ReadtopiaGO, translate evidence-based literacy instruction into daily instructional routines for learners with complex needs. Download the official Comprehensive Literacy for All Book Study Guide to deepen your understanding and confidently implement these strategies in your classroom and with your team.










With four+ years of literacy lesson plans, each containing 32 books with differentiated text options, educators and learners have a lot to choose from. The custom-created books that anchor each lesson include diverse characters and inclusive settings, so children see themselves reflected as heroes, dreamers, and achievers.
These books, along with an explicit scope and instructional sequence, interactive puppet shows, and play-based activity centers, are designed to captivate young minds while building critical early literacy skills like alphabet recognition, phonics, and independent writing.
We know that delivering high-quality instruction can feel overwhelming, especially in specialized settings. That’s why ReadtopiaGO comes with explicit and detailed Teacher Guides for every book and lesson. These guides include step-by-step instructional routines like predictable chart writing, morning messages, and integrated literacy lessons that support a variety of learning styles.
New to teaching early literacy? No problem. ReadtopiaGO Teacher Tutorial videos provide clear, practical guidance, making this curriculum easy to use by special education teachers, inclusive educators, paraprofessionals, and speech-language pathologists including those new to special education.
Using this curriculum within a school and district builds capacity and provides a framework for delivery of effective literacy instruction.
Learning should be joyful, and ReadtopiaGO infuses fun into every lesson. With play-based activity centers and interactive routines, children explore literacy concepts in ways that feel natural and engaging. Self-directed reading and independent writing activities also encourage learners to participate in a developmentally appropriate way.
The curriculum also features interactive puppet show videos, bringing stories and lessons to life in a way that keeps students motivated and excited about literacy development.
Explicit, Systematic, and Data-Driven Literacy Instruction
ReadtopiaGO delivers explicit, systematic literacy instruction designed for students with disabilities, including nonspeaking learners and those with complex communication needs.
The program includes:
Systematic phonics and alphabet instruction to build foundational reading skills for all learners
Progress monitoring and data tools to track growth and inform instruction, even for students with emerging communication
Integrated instructional routines that embed research-based, accessible literacy practices into daily lessons
By combining structured instruction with flexible implementation, ReadtopiaGO supports inclusive, data-driven literacy instruction that builds meaningful reading and writing skills , strengthens communication, and that increases participation for all learners.
Designed to ensure all students, including those who are nonspeaking, have access to comprehensive literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading.
“I think ReadtopiaGO has been a game changer in what I've seen for our educators to be able to have materials ready, age-respectful materials that are evidence-based, get the units that they are enjoying and the kids are connecting with and loving. It's been fun to watch our learners just progress and their vocabulary develop and use their augmentative communication systems to really just blossom in their ability to let us know what they're thinking, what their opinions are.”
"Because of how Readtopia, ReadtopiaGO, Monarch and all of the resources and instructional materials align, I was able to show my Administration that my students CAN read! Everyone in our program loves Readtopia and ReadtopiaGo!"
"The use of the cycles keeps the class on track and we have witnessed our paraprofessionals being able to assist in many different capacities as they watch the teacher and learn the lessons, too. The paraprofessionals can then take the scripted lessons and work one on one with the students who need more time."
"ReadtopiaGO has given me all the content in one place, saving hours and hours of planning and allowing me to focus on the actual learning routines and making them meaningful for each student. This curriculum is leveling the playing field for our students with the greatest need and giving educators the tools to be successful. "
"ReadtopiaGO has increased my students' engagement with their colorful and exciting stories. My K-1 students have shown growth in the areas of phonemic awareness, language and vocabulary acquisition and reading readiness skills. The units are easy to follow with clear directions for teachers. I love the inclusion of AAC devices without having to modify them on my own. It is an inclusive curriculum that takes a lot of the behind the scenes work off the teachers’ plate."
“One Elementary Special Education Teacher has created individual student packets from Learning Letters and Making Words that support the paraprofessionals re-teaching and engaging students in literacy throughout their day. The teacher shared how thankful she is to have the resources from ReadtopiaGo.”
"We've seen incredible growth in our students' literacy skills thanks to Readtopia and ReadoptiaGO! The materials capture our student's attention, build their literacy confidence, and have made learning to read an exciting adventure!"
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Watch NowReadtopiaGO is built on research from Dr. Karen Erickson and the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with the broader science of reading.
Research-based practices are embedded directly into daily lessons and instructional routines, making it easier for educators to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based literacy instruction with confidence.
This approach ensures all students have access to meaningful reading, writing, and communication instruction aligned with current literacy research.
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Build foundational reading skills with a structured, research-based phonics program designed for emergent, transitional, and diverse learners – including students who are nonspeaking or use AAC. Whether you’re teaching in whole group, small group, or individualized settings, this approach ensures every student has access to meaningful literacy instruction – no prior knowledge required.
Foundational Phonics: Letter-Sound Awareness
Students begin by developing letter recognition and understanding the relationship between letters and sounds.
Builds phonemic awareness and letter-sound correspondence
Supports emergent readers and early communicators
Prepares students to engage with early decodable texts
Developing Phonics Skills: Blends, Digraphs, and Word Building
Students expand their phonics knowledge and begin decoding more complex patterns.
Introduces blends, digraphs, and high-frequency words
Strengthens word building and decoding skills
Includes decodable reading opportunities to build fluency and confidence.
Every ReadtopiaGO unit includes a comprehensive Teacher Guide designed to support job embedded early literacy and foundational reading skills for students in K-3 and early learners with diverse needs.
Teachers are provided with clear “say and do” instructional prompts, embedded supports, and ready-to-use resources that guide them through each lesson with confidence. Each unit follows a consistent instructional routine across multiple cycles, helping students build skills through repetition, engagement and meaningful practice.
Built-in Teaching Tutorial videos model each instructional routine step-by-step, making implmentation easy for:
New special education teachers
Substitute teachers
Paraprofessionals and instructional assistants
These supports ensure that every educator can deliver high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction, regardless of experience level.
ReadtopiaGO includes built-in formative and summative assessments designed to help educators track early literacy development and monitor progress toward IEP goals for students in PreK-3 and early learners with diverse needs. Teachers can easily collect and share meaningful data with families and IEP teams using tools that focus on observable communication, engagement, and foundational reading skills not just traditional test performance.
The Emergent Literacy Measures provide structured ways to assess key early literacy components, including:
Foundational reading behaviors
Early comprehension and response
Engagement with text and routines
Communication and interaction
With multiple assessment types embedded across instruction, educators can:
Monitor student growth over time
Differentiate instruction based on real data
Document progress for IEP reporting and team collaboration
This approach ensures that progress monitoring is authentic, actionable, and aligned to how early learners actually develop literacy skills
Four years of literacy instructional lessons are included and are organized within themes and collections. Each year includes four collections and there are four themes within each collection. This offers learners and educators choice to match content with learner interest and calendar content.
ReadtopiaGO lessons for PreK through 3rd grade embed structured literacy routines into every day instruction, helping educators deliver comprehensive, research-based reading instruction with confidence.
Each lesson integrates essential practices such as shared reading, predictable chart writing, independent reading, and writing so students consistently build skills across contexts.
Designed for early elementary classrooms, these lessons support phonics, language development, and comprehension through daily, connected routines rather than isolated activities.
By engaging in these routines every day, PreK-3 learners develop stronger reading comprehension, communication, and writing skills while accessing meaningful, standards-align content across themes and collections.
Each ReadtopiaGO theme for PreK through 3rd grade includes an interactive instructional video featuring engaging puppet characters that introduce key vocabulary and literacy concepts. These videos are designed to increase student engagement and participation while supporting language development, comprehension, and communication skills.
Early math is often assumed, not taught—leaving many learners without the basics they need. Learning Numbers in ReadtopiaGO starts at the beginning, building real understanding through playful, interactive routines.
Learners focus on one number at a time, engage in hands-on activities, and build confidence with counting, quantity, and number forms.
Educators get simple, ready-to-use 15-minute routines, flexible supports for all learners, and an easier way to fit meaningful math into the day.
Designed for students with complex needs, Learning Numbers builds confidence, independence, and true mathematical understanding.
Karen A. Erickson, Ph.D. is Director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. Her focus is on understanding the best ways to assess and teach reading and writing to children with the most severe disabilities. As a special education teacher, Dr. Erickson has worked to support students with a range of disabilities in a variety of classroom settings, particularly students who do not use speech as their primary means of communication.
Website: https://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/clds
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