Foundations First: High-Impact Literacy Routines for Our Youngest Learners
Our new resource, “CESA 6 High-Leverage Literacy Routines Toolkit: Starting Strong in 4K” is what teachers need to infuse intentional instructional moves in the 4K classroom for big reading success! It is a practical, research-informed resource designed to build strong foundational literacy skills in 4K learners. Grounded in high-leverage instructional practices, this resource supports educators in delivering consistent, developmentally appropriate instructional routines that promote oral language, phonological awareness, print concepts, and early comprehension. Our toolkit helps 4K teachers create the conditions in the classroom needed for long-term reading success — starting on day one.

Benefits
- Fits seamlessly into existing early learning curricula and programming
- Supports all components of letter learning
- Builds strong early literacy foundations through daily, intentional instructional routines
- Aligns with developmental best practices for pre-kindergarten learners
- Maximizes instructional time with efficient, high-impact routines embedded into existing schedules
- Supports educator consistency and confidence with clear, easy-to-implement strategies
- Scales across classrooms and programs to support system-wide early literacy goals
Who might benefit from participating?
- 4K Teachers and Special Education Teachers
- 4K Directors and Instructional Coaches
- C&I Directors
Outcomes/Deliverables
You’ve got the 4K toolkit. Now what?
CESA 6 Literacy has three support options to help you build expertise in planning and using the High-Leverage Literacy Routines Toolkit: Starting Strong in 4K. We can support you through:
- In-person workshops at CESA 6
- In-district coaching with live classroom support, or
- Virtual coaching tailored to your needs
Each option includes opportunities for modeling, planning, and feedback to strengthen instructional practice. Engage with any or all options to learn, practice, and deepen your understanding of these impactful tools.