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Alphabet knowledge and phonics through connected text

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Letters, Their Sounds & Their Stories

Mat Man’s New Adventure
in Literacy

This beloved hero helped millions of students master the mechanics of writing. Now he’s ready to help students master early literacy in this new, letter-packed quest for success!

Helping students become proficient readers and writers takes time and effort. To do it well, you need effective teaching and appropriate materials. A–Z for Mat Man and Me builds alphabet knowledge by integrating phonics with connected text. 

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A–Z for Mat Man and Me builds:

  • Alphabet Knowledge
     
  • Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
     
  • Oral Language Skills
     
  • Word Recognition
     
  • Social-Emotional Learning Skills
     

 

Make Deep Connections with a Digital Experience

The print experience is extended beyond the classroom with teacher and student apps. Students reinforce crucial literacy skills through read-alouds and activities that keep the learning spark alive. Teachers facilitate extended learning through on-demand curriculum resources, embedded professional development, and more.  

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Student Letter Book Letter C

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Student Practice Book Sample (Letter C)

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Start your early literacy journey today! We have classroom kits and materials perfect for early reading.

Aligned to ESSER and ESSA

A–Z for Mat Man and Me is eligible for educational grants and funding. The program meets ESSA’s Demonstrates a Rationale evidence criteria, with materials aligned to ESSER funding’s allowable activities.

Workshop: Building Early Literacy Skills from A-Z

Learn how to effectively teach alphabet knowledge, oral language, and other foundational literacy skills through engaging and culturally diverse stories in this 90-minute, live-virtual workshop.