Printed Sets and eLearning Courses Comparison
The eLearning courses and supplements allow for a greater level of student independence. They can also be helpful for those new to the curriculum, offering video lessons for every topic. Below you will find charts comparing our printed and eLearning curriculums.
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Foundations
Our Foundations Online Supplement is designed as a supplement to the printed curriculum. You will need Foundations printed curriculum when adding on the Foundations Online Supplement.
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Foundations Online Supplement |
Printed Foundations Set |
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Complete curriculum |
✔ |
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Appropriate for younger students |
✔ |
✔ |
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Core concepts for phonics, phonemic awareness, spelling, reading, & grammar |
Video instruction |
Scripted lessons in manual: uses flash cards, game tiles & cards |
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Spelling Analysis |
Video instruction |
Lessons in manual |
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Handwriting |
Video instruction |
Lessons in manual: uses whiteboard and tactile cards |
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Multi-sensory and active play games |
✔ |
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Online activities and games |
✔ |
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Readers |
✔ |
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Assessments |
✔ |
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Access |
12-month access period begins at purchase |
Reusable Teacher’s Guide Consumable Workbook |
For more information on what is included, please see the Foundations Planning Guides:
Foundations A Planning Guide Using the Foundations A Online Supplement Video
Foundations B Planning Guide Using the Foundations B Online Supplement Video
Foundations C Planning Guide Using the Foundations C Online Supplement Video
Foundations D Planning Guide Using the Foundations D Online Supplement VideoEssentials
The Essentials Online is a complete curriculum and no other materials are needed.
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Essentials Online |
Printed Essentials Set |
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Complete curriculum |
✔ |
✔ |
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Multi-level |
Levels A & B |
Levels A, B, & C |
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Appropriate for ages 8 through adult |
✔ |
✔ |
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Covers phonics, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary |
✔ |
✔ |
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Core concepts taught with… |
Videos and interactive activities |
Scripted lessons in the Teacher’s Guide, workbook activities |
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Daily review with… |
Online games and activities |
Games and activities in the Teacher’s Guide, use game cards and tiles |
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Spelling Analysis |
Taught with videos, recorded on paper |
Taught with scripted lessons in the Teacher’s Guide, recorded in workbook |
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Assessment |
PDF of part 5 Teacher’s Guide and workbook included |
Teacher’s Guide and workbook |
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Access |
12-month access period begins at purchase |
Reusable Teacher’s Guide Consumable Workbook |
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Integrates with Rhythm of Handwriting and Essentials Reader |
✔ |
✔ |
Rhythm of Handwriting
Add ROH Online Supplement to the Printed Rhythm of Handwriting Set.
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ROH Online Supplement |
Printed Rhythm of Handwriting Set |
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Complete curriculum |
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✔ |
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Teaches handwriting systematically |
✔ |
✔ |
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Video lessons for every letter and stroke |
✔ |
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Student Workbook |
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✔ |
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Whiteboard |
✔ |
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Handwriting Cards |
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✔ |
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ROH Quick Reference |
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✔ |