First Grade Bundle

Release Date: July 17, 2026 Literacy Essentials is a comprehensive literacy program for grades K-3 that combines the sound linguistic theory of an Orton-based literacy program with an easy-to-use format and a beautiful style. Literacy Essentials employs a phonics-based spell-to-read method with instruction in both manuscript and cursive handwriting. Hillsdale College and Access Literacy partnered to bring this fresh rendition of Literacy Essentials into the classroom, complete with better organization of material, clearer instructions, and updated design. Copyright © Access Literacy, LLC. Published by Hillsdale College Original publication date: July 2026 This bundle contains one copy of: First Grade Companion Volume (ISBN: 9781969875052) The Companion Volume contains reference material for teachers on handwriting, phonogram and orthography instruction, reading, grammar, and writing. It contains materials to copy for classroom use and sample wall charts and student orthography notebook pages. This volume contains 188 full color pages Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x .75" | 1lb 6oz First Grade Semester 1 Teacher Guide (ISBN: 9781969875038) Part 1 includes an introduction to the method and instruction for Weeks 1-14. This guide contains 524 full color pages Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x 1.75" | 3lbs 12oz First Grade Semester 2 Teacher Guide (ISBN: 9781969875045) Part 2 includes a brief introduction and instruction for Weeks 15-36. This guide contains 396 full color pages Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x 1.5" | 2lbs 15oz