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Reading Horizons® Discovery WORLD Supercharges Foundational Literacy Skill Development for Young Learners

Personalized, Immersive K-3 Student Experience Builds Foundational Literacy Skills to Accelerate Student Reading Success

KAYSVILLE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading Horizons®, a leader in foundational literacy instruction, proudly introduces Reading Horizons Discovery (RHD) WORLD, an innovative student software program designed to develop essential literacy skills for kindergarten through third-grade students. As a key component of the Reading Horizons Discovery (RHD) Product Suite, RHD WORLD transforms literacy principle practice into an adventure with interactive activities and captivating narratives.

Immersive Digital Experience for Personalized Learning

Interactive activities and challenges make learning enjoyable while reinforcing foundational skills. The program adapts to each student’s needs, ensuring targeted practice through an enjoyable and immersive environment.

Tailored Learning for All Skill Levels

The platform supports students across the learning spectrum:

  • Striving Students: Engaging activities designed to address additional learning needs.
  • Advanced Students: Enrichment challenges to keep high-performing students motivated.
  • On Track Students: Consistent, balanced lessons to maintain steady progress.

Seamless Teacher-Student Integration

After teacher-led instruction, students seamlessly transition to RHD WORLD, where they practice lesson-specific skills. The age-appropriate, adventurous environment guides students through interactive tasks without leaving them to navigate alone.

Activities include:

  • Marking Words: Students identify, mark, and read words to reinforce foundational literacy skills.
  • Letter Tile Challenges: Students hear words and spell them using virtual letter tiles, supporting auditory and visual learning.

"Did you hear that? I can read it! I did it, I did it!” Former reluctant reader, Ms. Katy Reibenstein’s first-grade classroom, Montgomery ISD, TX

"Learning doesn’t happen the same way for everyone," says Trisha Thomas, President, Reading Horizons. "When young students participate in engaging, age-appropriate activities, they become more confident, stay actively involved, and gain valuable opportunities to grow both academically and personally. Our digital platform and research-based teaching method supports teachers while inspiring students to reach new literacy milestones."

A Seamless Suite of Literacy Solutions

Reading Horizons Discovery WORLD integrates seamlessly with Reading Horizons Discovery LIVE, a platform designed to streamline reading instruction and data collection for teachers and administrators, and Reading Horizons Discovery COMPANION, a resource for real-world reading practice. Together, they offer a comprehensive solution for fostering confident, proficient readers.

Explore Reading Horizons Discovery WORLD, by watching the video and scheduling a demo with a literacy expert to learn how Reading Horizons Discovery can transform reading instruction and learning in schools and districts.

About Reading Horizons

For over 40 years, Reading Horizons has empowered educators with effective, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction. Aligned with the latest advancements in the science of reading, Reading Horizons supports educators, schools, and students with innovative literacy solutions. Learn more about the K-3 product suite and join the Science of Reading Collective, a collaborative space for sharing best practices in literacy instruction.

Contacts

Media Inquiries:
Kelley K Johnson, kelley.johnson@readinghorizons.com, 801.368.1183

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Contacts

Media Inquiries:
Kelley K Johnson, kelley.johnson@readinghorizons.com, 801.368.1183

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