Find Your Balance
At Zaner-Bloser, we believe fundamental literacy skills are best developed as a balance between
- explicit instruction and individual practice.
- teacher-led and self-directed learning.
- hands-on and digital resources.
This philosophy influences the way we develop our print and tactile materials and how we envision our teacher and student online engagement. It informs the amount of time required to accurately introduce and reinforce daily instruction. And it guides us as we help to create rich learning experiences that inspire literacy development in all students, wherever their learning is taking place.
We recognize the importance of flexibility and creativity for educators looking to strike the right instructional balance for their students!
To that end, Zaner-Bloser offers scalable levels of resources—from comprehensive literacy curricula for full-class instruction to downloadable/printable practice packs for asynchronous learning. Read on for remote teaching/learning suggestions and program-specific solutions.
Our Solutions
Comprehensive Curricula
Zaner-Bloser curricula provide everything you need for instruction. We provide literacy-forward solutions pairing print and digital components that work for any classroom configuration—in-person, at-home, or hybrid.
Zaner-Bloser Handwriting
© 2020 | Grades K–6
Our handwriting programs can be taught in about 15 minutes per day and include exceptional opportunities for student practice and self-assessment. Individual print Student Edition worktexts allow each student to own their learning—without having to share materials. Online instructional support can be projected on an in-class whiteboard or shared via video conference or third-party platform.
Also available in Spanish: Zaner-Bloser La escritura.
The Superkids Reading Program
© 2017 | Grades K–2
Our comprehensive K–2 ELA curriculum, Superkids, offers robust online resources in the Superkids Portal and Superkids Online Fun that make remote teaching and learning accessible for program users.
Plus! New video lessons save teachers time and allow students at home the flexibility to watch and learn at different times.
Jump Into Writing!
© 2021 | Grades 2–5
This student-inspired, teacher-friendly curriculum helps teachers apply the everyday skills they’ve already developed as classroom leaders toward establishing a writing workshop in their classroom communities. Print and online Teacher Guides provide full lesson content and include blackline masters for in-class or online projection/sharing. Ask about a Remote Teaching Guide for tips for hybrid and/or at-home learning.
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
© 2021 | Grades 2–5
Deliver the fundamental grammar instruction and practice elementary students need to write for success! In addition to grammar conventions, lessons cover proofreading and spelling practice. Classroom packages pair print Student Edition worktexts with online grammar quests for a complete learning experience.
The Superkids Foundational Skills Kit
© 2020 | Grade K–2
For daily word work instruction and practice for the whole class or a small group of students, The Superkids Foundational Skills Kit provides the essentials—instruction and materials in digital and print formats.
Teachers can choose to instruct from the Superkids Teacher Portal or Teacher's Guides. Students practice foundational skills in Skills Books, Decodable Books, and Superkids Online Fun.
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Spelling Connections: A Word Study Approach
© 2022 | Grades 1–6
Adopt a word study approach to teaching and learning spelling! Spelling Connections: A Word Study Approach pairs print instruction with online practice. Provide a structured, systematic look at spelling patterns to teach spelling in the context of expanding vocabulary, enhancing comprehension, and improving writing.
À la Carte
No two students learn exactly the same, but most benefit from a combination of learning techniques.
- Too much screen time, and fine motor skills may suffer.
- No interactivity, and teachers risk student engagement.
Zaner-Bloser offers a range of physical and digital options to mix and match to best meet your remote learning needs.
Bolster grammar and handwriting skills with instant download PDF packs! Our flexible packs can be purchased online for use in class, at home, or in hybrid learning situations.
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Sign up for free, three-month MyZBPortal.com trials. Enjoy access to the online resources included with our comprehensive literacy curricula. Trials are available by program.
Request TrialFree Resources
Try some of our free resources to support remote, in-class, and hybrid learning models.
- Read-Aloud Routine
Download this routine card with our simple, four-step process and universal comprehension questions. Also great to encourage families to use at home! - Compounds and Contractions Activities
Break out the index cards for hands-on practice with compound words and contractions. - Letter Walk
A fun and easy way to learn about letter shapes through physical movement, all you need for this activity is sidewalk chalk or masking tape.
If you’re looking for additional educational resources for your child, Zaner-Bloser can help you with proven-effective, fundamental skills work in reading, handwriting, spelling, and grammar. Materials can easily be incorporated into a hybrid or at-home learning environment.
- Enhance school-led instruction at home.
- Reinforce skills not addressed in current instruction.
- Encourage self-directed learning.
Explore our range of for-purchase and free resources to introduce, extend, or reinforce learning!
Are you homeschooling? Consider The Superkids Reading Program.
Easy & Engaging for Families
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Handwriting At-Home Practice Packs provide flexibility with materials and price at a variety of grade levels. Choose from Basic, Enhanced, or Premium options, grades PreK–6.
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Dry-erase cards on a ring have a variety of activities that provide letter practice and hone fine motor skills. Choose from grades K–1, 2, or 3–5.
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Card packs include directions for four types of spelling games. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of play for each game make packs suitable for grades 1–6.
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Try some of our free resources to support remote, in-class, and hybrid learning models.
- Read-Aloud Routine for Story Books
Enjoy a great book with your child! Download this routine card with our four-step process and universal comprehension questions that make talking about books with your child easy and educational. - Destress Activities
If you’re a DIY family, you will especially love this collection of 10 creative ideas to help children boost their mood or relieve stress. With humor, physical movement, and more ways to engage the senses, there is something for everyone on this list!
