Learning A-Z is an award-winning K–6 platform that combines teacher-led instruction with digital tools to support literacy, writing, science, and vocabulary. Foundations A-Z follows the “science of reading,” with systematic instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, and word recognition. Writing A-Z uses evidence-based strategies like explicit modeling and the gradual release model, while Reading A-Z offers decodable texts, vocabulary work, and close-reading passages. Teachers get progress monitoring and assessments to personalize learning, giving students a structured, engaging path to build reading, writing, and comprehension skills.

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At our school, we are committed to teaching each child at their current grade level—whether they are in Kindergarten, first grade, or second grade—ensuring that instruction is targeted, appropriate, and aligned with their developmental stage. To guide this process, we use reading and math assessments that help us understand where each student is starting and identify the skills they need to reach grade-level expectations. Our teachers rely on grade-specific standards and best practices to shape daily lessons, while also personalizing activities based on individual strengths and areas for growth. By blending whole-class instruction with small-group and one-on-one support, we ensure that every child is not only meeting their learning goals but also building the confidence and mastery needed to thrive. This approach provides a clear pathway for progress, so students leave each grade fully prepared for the next step in their academic journey.

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Jolly Phonics is a systematic, multi-sensory synthetic phonics program used to build strong early literacy skills. This engaging method teaches children the 42 key sounds of English through songs, actions, stories, and visual cues, helping them blend, segment, form letters, and master tricky words with confidence. Grounded in the Science of Reading, Jolly Phonics equips learners with essential decoding skills that foster confident, fluent reading and writing success.

We believe children learn best when they feel calm, safe, and comfortable in both mind and body. When kids are stressed, anxious, or feeling low, true learning becomes difficult. Our approach breaks this cycle by nurturing emotional regulation and well-being, creating a supportive environment where every child can grow, thrive, and learn with confidence and joy.

We bring social studies and science to life by integrating play, creativity, and real-world connections. Through hands-on learning experiences children build essential skills, develop a meaningful understanding, and engage with the world around them. These unique opportunities inspire curiosity and nurture a lifelong passion for learning.​​​​​​​

We believe that learning begins with feeling safe, calm, and connected. Each day at Desert Roots starts with a morning meeting, where we set intentions and create space for meaningful connection.

Mindfulness is gently woven throughout the day, supporting children’s ability to focus, build self-confidence, and develop emotional awareness in ways that are playful and age-appropriate. Through breathing exercises, gentle movement, and mindful moments, children learn how to center themselves, regulate their emotions, and tune into their inner world.