Secret Stories® and the Science of Reading

A Brain Based Approach to Phonics

Rooted in the science of reading, Secret Stories® aligns with the brain’s systems for learning by appealing to as many senses as possible through stories, visuals, movement, sounds, experiences and feelings. By engaging multiple modalities and pathways for learning, phonics skills are stored in different learning networks, providing more avenues for easier retention and retrieval.

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Secret Stories® Evidence – ESSA Level 1 Strong

Secret Stories is research proven with evidence-based studies that meet the highest standard of evidence under ESSA—Tier I-Strong. Meeting federal standards under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a key criteria for evaluating new products and solutions for districts and schools, particularly to obtain ESSER funding.

All studies have been independently reviewed and verified by Learning Experience Design (LXD) Research as meeting the highest level of ESSA Evidence criteria.

“A true science of reading is emerging. Cognitive neuroscience studies of reading can help spread the word and eventually lead to a more systematic and rational approach to reading education” —Dr. Stanislas Dehaene

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