What Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction Looks Like in Preschool

Preschool is more than playtime—it’s a critical time to lay the foundation for lifelong reading success. Research from the National Early Literacy Panel and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) confirms that early exposure to language, vocabulary, and print concepts predicts future reading performance. Yet many early childhood educators report feeling unprepared to teach reading and writing using evidence-based practices.

Lexia® LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators equips teachers to teach literacy concepts aligned to the science of reading with confidence. Designed by literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson, LETRS for Early Childhood Educators gives educators a deeper understanding of how young children learn to read and write. This professional learning course offers developmentally appropriate science of reading-aligned training in phonological awareness, oral language, print knowledge, and early writing.

Through interactive online modules, real-world classroom scenarios, and hands-on strategies, educators learn to teach literacy explicitly and joyfully, without pushing students beyond their developmental stage. LETRS for Early Childhood Educators also helps administrators align preschool instruction with K–5 science of reading goals, ensuring consistent teaching practices.

Whether you’re supporting multilinguals, students with disabilities, or helping children meet kindergarten readiness benchmarks, Lexia can help you meet the literacy needs of every young learner. Discover how LETRS for Early Childhood can empower your educators and elevate early literacy in your preschool program.