Core Curriculum / Grades K–5
Lift Off with Literacy
Welcome to Dragonfly
Grounded in the science of reading, knowledge-rich content, and immersive storytelling, Dragonfly turns K–5 classrooms into launchpads for imagination and exploration.
Dragonfly: Made to Make a Difference
Support every teacher
Getting started with Dragonfly is simple. Its intuitive, knowledge-rich framework gives teachers a clear, supportive structure to confidently guide students toward literacy success.
Ignite curiosity
Students’ innate curiosity is nurtured through immersive storytelling, expressive writing, and original media — balancing academic rigor and whole-child learning to inspire a lifelong love of language.
Transform learning
Dragonfly transforms learning by turning the focus from isolated skill-building to growing lasting knowledge and fostering deep collaboration and confidence.
Grounded in the Science of Reading
Dragonfly doesn’t just follow the science: it’s built on it. With an intentional focus on decoding, fluency, and background knowledge, the program blends explicit foundational skills with rich, knowledge-building instruction to support every facet of skilled reading.
The Anatomy of Dragonfly
K–5 literacy: Knowledge Building
Dragonfly’s K–5 program takes a content-based approach to literacy, inviting students to explore compelling, cross-curricular topics that broaden their worldviews and grow critical vocabulary skills.
Student experience
Student companion
An all-in-one student companion aligned to the course’s scope and sequence.
Digital course
A custom-built digital course featuring a range of digital resources and media.
Student trade books
A diverse array of fiction and nonfiction spanning genres, themes, and text types.
Teacher experience
Teacher edition
Expertly designed teacher editions simplify instruction with explicit reading and writing guidance, integrated supports for multilingual learners, differentiation, and more.
Digital course
A fully integrated digital course that provides everything teachers need to deliver instruction with confidence.
K–2 program: Foundational Skills
Dragonfly’s K–2 program lays the groundwork for literacy success by seamlessly integrating Dr. Ehri’s four consolidated phases of reading and writing, and by supporting teachers to deliver explicit, systematic instruction that builds critical skills.
Student experience
Student companion
An all-in-one student companion that empowers students to engage purposefully with activities — whether independently or in groups.
Digital course
A custom-built digital course with powerful tools and interactive media designed to engage and excite young learners.
Student decodables
Custom-made decodable readers packed with practice words and attention-grabbing stories.
Teacher experience
Whole group teacher edition
Includes comprehensive guidance with step-by-step lessons for reading and writing.
Small group teacher edition
Provides targeted lessons, with step-by-step plans for skill-building, fluency, and comprehension.
Digital course
Includes all teacher-facing materials to deliver the student digital course with confidence.
Manipulatives
Purposefully designed manipulatives support growth at every step of the learning phase.
Buzz into the Future of Reading with Dragonfly Digital
Built for the modern classroom, Dragonfly’s digital platform offers intuitive tools and powerful customization features that keep students engaged with interactive, tailored experiences.
Features include:
- Flexible learning pathways
- A fully customizable library
- On-demand support
- Streamlined assignments
- Simplified assessments
Assessment That Fuels Growth
Dragonfly’s assessment approach blends diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments, providing actionable insights and diverse opportunities for students to demonstrate learning.
Every assessment is:
- Aligned to standards
- Connected to instruction
- Predictable in structure & frequency
- Consistently increasing in rigor
Ready to Unlock Your Wings?
Dragonfly is ready when you are.
You’ve never seen core like this before!
