Scholastic Knowledge Library is a small-group solution that integrates knowledge acquisition with instruction in essential literacy skills to build strong readers in Grades K–5
Knowledge Library: Small-Group Reading Instruction | Grades K-5
Small-Group Instruction for the Science of Reading Classroom
Knowledge Library: Small-Group Reading Instruction | Grades K-5
Small-Group Instruction for the Science of Reading Classroom
Scholastic Knowledge Library is a small-group solution that integrates knowledge acquisition with instruction in essential literacy skills to build strong readers in Grades K–5
Align Small-Group Learning with Current Research
Research shows that differentiated small-group instruction is highly effective. But how do you leverage it strategically in the Science of Reading classroom? The Knowledge Library can help.
Differentiate What Matters Most
Meticulously curated books and resources focus on two of the most important elements of reading: knowledge and foundational skills. By helping teachers differentiate instruction in both, you can give every student access to complex grade-level texts.
Build Background Knowledge
In small groups, students read a wide volume of texts on one content-area topic at a time, so they retain knowledge, improve comprehension, and deepen critical thinking skills.
Differentiate Structured Literacy
Meet the needs of every student with customizable teaching cards featuring a variety of supports for small-group instruction in key literacy skills.
Engage with Diverse Texts
Keep small groups engaged and on task with inclusive text sets featuring diverse subjects, high-interest text, and best-selling books.
"Knowledge has a greater impact on text comprehension than decoding skills or general comprehension skills . . . a coherent sequence of knowledge-rich texts makes it possible for students to read and understand a complex text about that topic."
See the Evidence
Explore the research behind the Scholastic Knowledge Library.
Aligning Practice with Research: Using Small Groups to Differentiate Instruction
Why does small-group instruction work for most students? How do you implement it effectively? Get answers to these questions and more in our small-group topic paper.
Teach Reading the Way the Brain Works Best
In this webinar, acclaimed authors David and Meredith Liben look at the cognitive science behind knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Built on the Work of Top Literacy Thought Leaders
The Knowledge Library was created in close partnership with respected authors and advisors from across the education landscape. Their research and insights are the foundation of the Scholastic Knowledge Library.
Dr. Julia B. Lindsey
Foundational literacy expert and author of Reading Above the Fray
Dr. Tanji Reed Marshall
Educational equity expert
Dr. Margarita Calderón
Multilingual learner expert
Explore the Program
How do you ensure new knowledge sticks? By sticking to one topic at a time. Knowledge Library's text set focuses on one content-area topic at a time, so knowledge builds on itself and is retained.
The Knowledge Library offers seven cross-curricular text sets per grade level (2 social studies, 2 science, 2 English language arts, and 1 arts & culture). Each grade band comes with:
Teacher Topic Card
Launches the topic. All teacher resources are available in print and digital.
Teaching Cards
Differentiated literacy instruction for each student text
4 Books
6 copies each. Authentic, culturally relevant text sets carefully curated to drive engagement.
Decodable Texts
6 copies each. Short texts for Short Reads Decodables, Grades K-2 and Advanced Decodables, Grades 3-5.
Digital Resources
Print out assessments for each book, preview instruction, and enhance differentiation with digital support for educators.
Professional Learning Library
Enhance student outcomes and create a culture of innovation and learning in your school with five professional learning titles aligned to timely topics and tailored to your grade band.
