Program Description
Just Right Reader’s Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ (Literacy Packs) are designed to extend high-quality reading practice beyond the classroom. Each pack contains decodable books aligned with the Science of Reading, personalized to each student’s phonics skill level, and includes lesson plans and QR codes linking to short instructional videos in English, Spanish, and 12 other languages. The texts allow students to independently practice decoding strategies and apply letter-sound knowledge in authentic contexts, supporting their phonics progression.
To deepen learning, students first engage with the materials in small-group instruction, where teachers model decoding strategies and guide application. After this direct instruction, students take their Literacy Packs home for continued practice with family support. Each pack is personalized with the student’s name and includes books featuring relevant characters and meaningful storylines, along with writing pages that strengthen the connection between reading and writing. This personalized and relevant design fosters ownership, increases engagement and confidence, and supports the development of strong reading identities.
Recognizing the vital role of families in literacy development, the Literacy Packs include accessible caregiver resources through a Family Support Hub. Families can access instructional materials, comprehension prompts, and QR codes that link to short video lessons that model decoding strategies. These tools empower families to reinforce phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency skills at home, strengthening the school-home connection and boosting students’ motivation and confidence in reading.
By combining systematic, personalized phonics instruction with engaging small-group lessons, relevant decodable texts, and actionable family support, Just Right Reader’s Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ provide a scalable, student-centered solution that builds literacy skills, engagement, and confidence across various learning environments.
Program Outcomes
Just Right Reader Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ were evaluated in a quasi-experimental study during the 2024–2025 school year with 399 kindergarten students across six schools in a diverse Texas district. Three schools implemented the Literacy Packs, while three served as matched comparisons using other decodable texts. Students who used the Literacy Packs scored significantly higher than comparison students on end-of-year DIBELS composite scores (effect size = +0.39). These findings qualify Just Right Reader Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ for a Moderate evidence rating.
Staffing Requirements
Teachers use Just Right Reader Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ and their corresponding lesson plans weekly during small-group instruction, then send them home for additional practice. No additional staffing required.
Professional Development/Training
Teachers attend an initial Science of Reading and Implementation Professional Development Session, followed by targeted support sessions held during grade-level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), where they conduct lesson plan studies and observe model lessons.
In the research, three professional development sessions were provided to educators throughout the year. Trainings emphasized using student data to inform instruction, small-group instruction for targeted phonics practice, and integrating the Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ into classroom routines, with strategies to extend learning into the home and reinforce phonics skills beyond the classroom.
Technology
Just Right Reader’s Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ incorporate technology to support teachers and families. Each decodable book includes a QR code that links to a 2-minute phonics video lesson. These videos reinforce phonics instruction in both English and Spanish, as well as 12 other languages, supporting classroom learning, small-group instruction, and extending practice at home.