{"title":"Early Literacy Learning","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen children discover the joy of reading, they open the door to a lifetime of learning. Heart Bright Learning's Early Literacy curriculum combines storytelling, inquiry, and creative engagement to help children develop phonemic awareness, rhyming, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. Through engaging stories and our unique \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop\u0026amp;Talk®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e approach, children build confidence, strengthen critical thinking skills, and become active, enthusiastic readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"poetry-for-fluency-set-1","title":"Poetry For Fluency - Set 1","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilding the Foundation for Early Readers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShort vowels, blends, and the joy of verse — Set 1 gives beginning readers their first confident steps into literature and fluency.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoetry naturally awakens children’s minds to find word and sound patterns that build meaning. Created for young readers, this playful poetry collection helps children progress from foundational phonics to broad-based fluency. The natural structure of poems creates a playful \"verse universe\" that shows—rather than tells—how the code works. Joyful rhythms, rhymes, and themes engage students in close reading, building comprehension and confidence. Whether a poem bounces or pounces, it announces — through carefully nested scaffolds — that reading fluently is fun for everyone!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet 1 uses the natural structure of verse to create a playful “verse universe” that shows — rather than tells — how the code works. These ten poems bounce with rhythm and rhyme, giving early readers the repeated exposure they need to develop automatic word recognition, confident decoding, and expressive oral reading — all while keeping reading genuinely fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoems included in Set 1\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFetch a Cup of Sky · Honeybee’s Specialty · I Can Fly · One Animal Parade · Polliwog, Do You Wish? · The Trick to Hopping · Bump in My Bed · Tiger · Sky Sunny Ride · Nip Nibble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Instructional Practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003e Foundational Phonics Through Verse\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoems are carefully crafted around short vowels and consonant blends, giving early readers repeated, joyful encounters with the patterns they most need to practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.  \u003cstrong\u003eFluency Through Rereading\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe playful themes and natural musicality of verse invites children to read poems again and again — each rereading building speed, accuracy, and expression without feeling like drill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.  \u003cstrong\u003ePhrasing and Prosody From Day One\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhythm and line breaks gently teach children to group words into meaningful phrases, laying the groundwork for reading with comprehension and confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003e Speaking and Listening as Literacy\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading poems aloud, performing them, and listening to classmates or family members builds the oral language foundation that supports future reading growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HeartBrightLearning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41666145321143,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4868\/4727\/files\/P4F-Set_1-ComingSoonCover.png?v=1782336376"},{"product_id":"poetry-for-fluency-set-2","title":"Poetry For Fluency - Set 2","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrengthening and Extending Reading Skills\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLivelier rhythms, richer patterns — Set 2 meets growing readers exactly where they are and lifts them up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoetry naturally awakens children’s minds to find word and sound patterns that build meaning. Created for young readers, this playful poetry collection helps children progress from foundational phonics to broad-based fluency. The natural structure of poems creates a playful \"verse universe\" that shows—rather than tells—how the code works. Joyful rhythms, rhymes, and themes engage students in close reading, building comprehension and confidence. Whether a poem bounces or pounces, it announces — through carefully nested scaffolds — that reading fluently is fun for everyone!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce early readers have built their footing, Set 2 invites them deeper into the “verse universe.” These ten poems expose readers to more varied spelling patterns, expressive language, and the kinds of grammar and word forms that show up in texts that they will encounter in the world outside of the classroom. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoems included in Set 2\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow I Learned to Hop · Duck’s Cup · In the Middle of a Mud Puddle · Somersault · The Snake · Litter Feather Sweaters · Robes of Green · Caterpillar’s Secret · Why · Fast Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Instructional Practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.  \u003cstrong\u003eExpanding Vowel Knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet 2 moves readers beyond short vowels into long vowel patterns across multiple spellings, vowel contrasts, and word families across varied rhymes — all embedded naturally in verse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.  \u003cstrong\u003eWord-Level Accuracy Through Rhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInflectional endings (-ing, -ed), irregular past tense verbs, possessives, contractions, and plural forms are woven into the poems, giving readers repeated encounters with the word forms that most challenge developing readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.  \u003cstrong\u003eExpressive Language as a Comprehension Bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRicher vocabulary and more varied sentence structures invite readers to slow down, make meaning, and re-read — building both decoding accuracy and genuine comprehension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.  \u003cstrong\u003eParts of Speech Awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy encountering nouns, verbs, and adjectives in the context of playful verse, readers begin to notice how language is structured — a key step toward independent, flexible reading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HeartBrightLearning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42949541429431,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4868\/4727\/files\/P4F-Set_2-Coming_Soon_Cover.png?v=1781975217"},{"product_id":"poetry-for-fluency-and-fluency-set-3","title":"Poetry For Fluency - Set 3","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReading with Flexibility and Expression\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLonger words, richer meanings, confident voices — Set 3 supports fluency as readers continue to grow. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoetry naturally awakens children’s minds to find word and sound patterns that build meaning. Created for young readers, this playful poetry collection helps children progress from foundational phonics to broad-based fluency. The natural structure of poems creates a playful \"verse universe\" that shows—rather than tells—how the code works. Joyful rhythms, rhymes, and themes engage students in close reading, building comprehension and confidence. Whether a poem bounces or pounces, it announces — through carefully nested scaffolds — that reading fluently is fun for everyone!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet 3 marks a turning point. These nine poems are designed for readers who are ready to move beyond basic decoding toward flexible, expressive reading — encountering multisyllable words, complex vowel patterns, and language that rewards careful attention. 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