3 levels of curriculum

Learning to read is a complex process. From the early stages of manipulating sounds and recognizing letters to the fluent reading of classic literature, children progress through a variety of stages of reading competence. Based on a thorough understanding of this progression of skills, Principle Woods provides engaging stories that lead young children to become proficient readers.

Principle Woods provides principle-based stories that encourage social competence and reading success. Children learn universal principles including honesty, courage and compassion. These character traits are internalized as children interact with the lovable characters that live in Principle Woods. Three distinct reading levels are addressed through our books and corresponding curriculum. The early literacy books are named Acorn Readers. The emerging and transitional books are named Seedling Readers. The independent reading level books are named Grand Oak Readers.

ACORN CURRICULUM: This is an early literacy program that integrates social and emotional skills with language arts skills. The acorn reader program addresses the necessary foundation for young children to read and write fluently, and to communicate and collaborate effectively. The books are downloadable and the teacher can make as many copies as necessary. Young children feel ownership of these books because they belong to them and they can color in the illustrations. Vocabulary and concept development is an integral part of every acorn reader and prosocial skills are woven into many stories providing students with positive examples to follow. These books are for children in pre-kindergarten – first grade.

SEEDLING CURRICULUM: This is for the emerging and transitional reader. These students are on their way to becoming independent readers. To assist them in this process, the books are filled with beautiful illustrations, short sentences and many high frequency words. Young children feel much success as they read the adventures of the lovable characters that live in Principle Woods. They explore universal principles as they acquire the reading skills they need to progress to the independent level of reading success. These books are for children in second - third grades.

GRAND OAK CURRICULUM: This is for the independent reader who has mastered the mechanics of reading. The print is smaller but the illustrations are still abundant. Fantasy abounds as the lively characters encounter one delightful dilemma after another and learn the virtues necessary for living a principle-centered life. The colorful imagery, vivid vocabulary and style provide a wonderful model for writing extensions. These books are for children in forth- fifth grades.