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Beginning Reading Instruction

Congratulations! You are embarking on the most amazing journey! You are helping a child learn to read! Whether you are a librarian, parent, caregiver or someone who loves to help children read, we hope this program enables you to support young or struggling readers. Beginning Reading Instruction (BRI)/Advanced Reading Instruction (ARI) is a highly researched, and simple reading program that helps children learn to decode. Anyone can use this program to work with a child.

About this Program

BRI is based on research funded by the United States Government to develop the optimal sequence of sounds, words, practice, and pacing for teaching children to read. The instruction was used in kindergarten classes across the United States, with a series of national studies demonstrating that the program successfully taught thousands of pre-school children to read. Researchers also tested the program extensively to verify its effectiveness in teaching young children to read.

A follow-up study found that young children who had learned to read in Kindergarten maintained their reading advantage through high school. This extensive research and evaluation account for the effectiveness of this program. No other reading series since has been so scientifically and carefully developed.

How We Support You

The first step in this program is to read through the brief guide. The guide, along with the three sets of books, and the booster set (extra practice) are all you need to begin teaching a child to read. Additional materials, such as tests to make sure a child has mastered the skills after they complete each set, and ways to keep track of progress are included.

Download your guide here!

Download assessment forms for BRI to test mastery of skills after each set of books.

Download forms to keep track of the books you complete within each set.

Beginning Reading Instruction eBooks

Beginning Reading Instruction-Set 1

Beginning Reading Instruction-Set 2

Beginning Reading Instruction-Set 3

Beginning Reading Instruction-Booster Set

Advanced Reading Instruction eBooks

Advanced Reading Instruction-Set 1

Advanced Reading Instruction-Set 2

Advanced Reading Instruction-Set 3

Advanced Reading Instruction-Booster Set 1

Advanced Reading Instruction-Booster Set 2