Headsprout Features and Capabilities
Tools to Grow Successful Learners
Headsprout uses cutting-edge proprietary technology to deliver proven reading instruction to every child, at every reading level. With Headsprout, teachers and parents have the resources they need to instill critical early reading and comprehension skills for K-5 students. Here are some of the powerful features and capabilities the Headsprout reading program utilizes to help kids become capable and confident readers.
Adaptive Educational Sequencing
Automatically adapts instruction in context to meet every student exactly where they are in the program.More Info
Differentiated Reading Instruction
Program instruction specifically matches to the individual learning needs of every student.More Info
Automated Progress Reports
Informs future instruction and shows individual and class-wide progress through the program.More Info
Continuous Instructional Sequence
Smart delivery method allows students to begin anywhere within the program.More Info
Vocabulary Building Engine
Patented vocabulary instruction teaches students 4 vocabulary words in less than 5 minutes.View Samples
Smart Error Correction
Multiple levels of error correction embedded within the sequence ensure student mastery before moving on.
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Embedded Benchmark Stories
Teacher-administered Benchmarks confirm that students are able to transfer skills to real classroom settings.
More InfoAutomated Motivational Routines
Built-in animated sequences keep students engaged and illustrate what was just read.
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Kid-Friendly Learning
Environment
Interactive episodes accessed through the Kids A-Z student-learning portal or the Kids A-Z app.
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Scaffolded Reading Instruction
Episodes continuously build upon core reading foundations to introduce new concepts and ideas.View Samples
Fluency Building Packs
Gives students additional opportunities to apply skills and build fluency on phonemes and connected text.
More InfoEarly Reading Bookroom
110 printable eBooks served up to early readers immediately after completing an episode.More Info
Cloud-Based Deployment
Easy implementation requires no software installation — users simply log in and begin instruction.View Samples
Monthly Product Updates
More resources added each month, including new eBooks and intervention resources.View Samples