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Fundations® Materials

Fundations® K–5 materials support the consistent delivery of explicit, systematic Structured Literacy instruction across classrooms and grade levels. Each component is intentionally developed to help educators implement a mastery-based approach that builds strong foundational literacy skills and drives student outcomes.

Prevention Model (Tier 1)

Fundations materials support an integrated approach to teaching decoding, encoding, handwriting, morphology, and syntax. The program’s structured design ensures that skills are introduced, practiced, and mastered in a clear, cumulative sequence.

Hands-on manipulatives and multimodal activities are embedded throughout to reinforce learning, promote engagement, and support deep understanding.

Get Started: Year 1

Fundations Classroom Sets equip teachers and students with all essential materials for implementation in year one.

  • Teacher’s Kit with Level-specific instructional resources
  • Student durables (reusable materials) and Student consumables (replaced annually) for 20–25 students
  • Access to digital tools and resources via FUN HUB®

Sustain Success: Year 2 and Beyond

Fundations Bundles simplify replenishment of essential materials to set students up for continued success.

  • Student consumables for 20 or 25 students
  • Replacement of student durables for 4 or 5 students
  • Access to digital tools and resources via FUN HUB

The Fundations Pre-K Activity Set includes all pre-k instructor materials and student materials for classroom implementation. Details about items are available on our Online Store.

Early Intervention Model (Tier 2)

Materials designed for flexible, multi-Level instruction

Fundations Multi-Level Kits support intervention teachers working across multiple Levels throughout the day. Each kit includes a full Teacher’s Kit along with additional materials from other Levels, enabling consistent, structured instruction aligned to Tier 1 practices.

Laying the Groundwork

Explore the sections on Teacher and Student Materials to learn more about K–5 items.

Teacher Materials

Designed to support teachers at every experience level, teacher materials combine step-by-step planning with embedded instructional support to drive student mastery.

Each Teacher’s Kit K–5 includes essential resources to support instruction:

Levels K–5

  • Level Specific Teacher’s Manual (K–5) Step-by-step lesson plans, real-time instructional support, and built-in assessments to streamline instruction and build confidence
  • Lesson Delivery Tool (K–5)
    Classroom ready slides with embedded support to reduce prep time and ensure consistent instruction 

Levels K–3

  • Large Sound Cards
    Introduce phonemes with letters and keywords to reinforce sound-symbol connections
  • Standard Sound Cards
    Support sound drills and word structure activities to build automaticity
  • Trick Word Flashcards
    Build automatic recognition of high-frequency and irregular words to improve reading fluency
  • Word of the Day Cards (2–3)
    Reinforce word structure and meaning by expanding vocabulary through daily exposure
  • Activity Cue Cards
    Quick references to instructional activities for in the moment support
  • Sentence & Syllable Frames (K–2)
    Support sentence building, syllable work, and word structure to help students break down and build language accurately.
  • Suffix & Syllable Frames (Level 3)
    Support sentence building, syllable work, and word structure to help students break down and build language accurately.
  • Classroom Poster Sets
    Daily reference tool to reinforce key concepts taught at each Level
  • Vowel Extension Poster (K–1)
    Provides vowel-focused learning activities and deepens sound understanding
  • Alphabet Wall Strip (Level K–2)
    Daily reference of alphabet order, letter formation, and keyword to support independent practice
  • Cursive Alphabet Wall Strip (Level 3)
    Daily reference of cursive letter formation and alphabet to support self-correction
  • Fluency Kits (1–2)
    Set of sounds, words, phrases, and controlled texts build word automaticity and reading confidence
  • Keyword Puzzle (Level K)
    Students connect letters and keyword images through hands-on practice to strengthen early phonic skills
  • Sound Alike Flashcards support vocabulary and spelling development with homophones support vocabulary and correct usage.
  • Manuscript Letter Formation Guides (K-2)
    Step-by-step guidance to build correct, automatic handwriting
  • Cursive Letter Formation Guides (Level 3) Guided instructions to teach a smooth transition to cursive writing
  • Fundations Large Writing Grid Teachers model and practice letter and word writing during dictation activities
  • Wilson Cursive Writing Kit (Level 3) Comprehensive tools for teaching and practicing cursive writing
  • Owl Puppets
    Encourage student participation and increase student engagement
  • Home Support Pack
    Take-home materials reinforce classroom learning and encourage family involvement.

Levels 4–5

  • Spelling Rules Notebook
    Guidance on how to teach spelling and decoding with accuracy and confidence

Student Materials

Fundations Student Materials provide hands-on opportunities for students to practice and apply foundational literacy skills.

Durables
Reusable materials that support daily instruction, including tools for word building, phonemic awareness, and writing practice.

Levels K–3

Letter Board & Magnetic Letter Tiles
Students practice building and manipulating words to support phonics and spelling

Dry Erase Writing Tablet
Students practice letter formation and writing

Gel Word Board with Magic Pen (Level 2)
Student write and trace high frequency words to during trick word activities

For Levels 4–5

Student Reference Chart
Reference tool for spelling, morphology, and syntax to support application of foundational skills beyond the daily lesson

Consumables
Level-specific materials replaced annually that reinforce learning through writing, reference, and structured practice.

For Levels K–3

Student Notebooks
An all-in-one notebook that increases engagement with daily activities, includes Storytime passages, and simplifies materials management

Desk Strip
Quick-reference tool for letters, sounds, and key information to support independent work

Fundations Practice Book
Students practice additional activities to reinforce and review skills to build mastery

My Fundations Journal
Students practice drawing and writing to support learning and connect ideas.

For Levels 4–5

Student Skills Book with Sentence Sense Chips
Streamlines instruction with engaging daily activities, cumulative dictionary, and manipulatives to deepen skill application 

Unit Assessment Booklet
Curriculum-aligned assessment materials in one booklet so that educators can use data to accelerate learning.

Fundations Pre-K Activity Set

The Fundations® Pre-K Activity Set includes instructor and student materials organized in a single, portable kit. The set is designed to support the introduction of early literacy skills through structured, hands-on activities.

The set includes:

To learn more about of our Pre-K Activity Set curriculum, visit this page.

FUN HUB®: All-in-One Literacy Platform

FUN HUB centralizes everything teachers and administrators need to support literacy outcomes including streamlined lesson delivery tools, engaging digital practice, actionable progress data, and on-demand professional learning. 

Click here to learn more about the FUN HUB®.

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