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.
ReadtopiaGO is a comprehensive early literacy curriculum designed for PreK through grade 3 learners, including emergent readers, AAC users, and student with significant learning needs. Grounded in the science of reading and structured literacy practices, ReadtopiaGO helps educators deliver engaging, differentiated reading and writing instruction that builds foundational literacy skills while honoring diverse ways of learning and communicating.
Designed for inclusive and special education settings, ReadtopiaGO provides pathways to literacy through:
systematic and explicit instruction
differentiated supports and scaffolds
engaging, age-respectful learning materials
communication supports for AAC users
integrated reading and writing instruction
ready-to-use lessons and educator guidance
ReadtopiaGO helps young learners develop the skills, confidence, and access needed on the path toward conventional literacy success.
PreK through grade 3 students
emergent readers
AAC users and nonspeaking learners
students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
learners with complex communication needs
inclusive and self-contained classrooms
early childhood special education programs
educators implementing science of reading practices
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.










ReadtopiaGO includes a comprehensive digital library designed to support emergent readers, AAC users, and young learners with diverse learning needs. With four-plus years of literacy lesson plans and hundreds of engaging books paired with differentiated text options, educators can provide accessible reading instruction that meets learners where they are while building foundational literacy skills.
Each custom-created book is intentionally designed to reflect diverse identities, inclusive classroom experiences, and meaningful storytelling so learners can see themselves as readers, communicators, thinkers, and achievers. Designed for inclusive classrooms, early childhood programs, and special education settings, the ReadtopiaGO library helps educators deliver engaging literacy instruction that builds confidence, communication, and early reading success.
ReadtopiaGO provides educators with high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) designed to support science of reading aligned literacy instruction for PreK-3 learners with complex learning needs. Built for inclusive classrooms, special educations settings, and early childhood programs, ReadtopiaGO combines explicit instructional routines, engaging literacy materials, and embedded educator supports to help schools deliver accessible, effective literacy instruction for all learners.
ReadtopiaGO includes tutorial videos and embedded professional learning resources that help educators confidently implement structured literacy practices across classrooms and interdisciplinary teams.
Designed for:
special education teachers
inclusive classroom educators
paraprofessionals
speech-language-pathologists
early childhood educators
schools implementing science of reading initiatives
ReadtopiaGO helps reduce implementation burden while building educator confidence and district-wide capacity for effective literacy instruction.
Play-Based Early Literacy Instruction for PreK-3 Learners
ReadtopiaGO combines literacy instruction with play-based learning experiences designed to keep young learners engaged, motivated, and actively participating in literacy development.
Through interactive literacy centers, hands-on activities, puppet-based storytelling, and engaging classroom routines, learners build foundational reading and writing skills in ways that feel meaningful, accessible, and developmentally appropriate.
Play-based literacy activities encourage learners to explore reading and writing through movement, interaction, creativity, and communication while supporting structured literacy instruction.
ReadtopiaGO also includes interactive puppet show videos and multimedia learning experiences that bring stories and literacy concepts to life, helping educators maintain engagement and create joyful, inclusive classrooms where all learners can participate.
Explicit, Systematic, and Science of Reading Aligned Literacy Instruction
ReadtopiaGO delivers explicit, systematic literacy instruction designed for PreK-3 learners with complex learning needs, including nonspeaking students, AAC users, emergent readers, and students with disabilities. Grounded in the science of reading and structured literacy practices, ReadtopiaGO helps educators provide accessible, data-driven literacy instruction that builds foundational reading, writing, language, and communication skills for all learners.
The curriculum includes:
systematic phonics and alphabet instruction
phonological awareness and early reading development
differentiated literacy supports and AAC integration
progress monitoring and literacy data tools
integrated reading and writing instruction
research-based instructional routines aligned to structured literacy practices
Designed for inclusive and special education settings, ReadtopiaGO combines high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) with practical implementation supports that help schools deliver meaningful literacy instruction for every learner.
“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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Date: June 13, 2024
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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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