Magpie Literacy is a digital resource that supports reading foundational skills in grades K–2. It pairs seamlessly with Arts & Letters™ or Wit & Wisdom® and an explicit, teacher-led reading foundations program.
Strengthening Reading Foundations, Empowering Every Learner
Great Minds® partnered with Magpie Literacy because we believe education should be rich in knowledge and accessible to every child. This research-backed, adaptable, supplemental literacy resource sparks the joy, confidence, and curiosity every young reader deserves.
See Magpie Literacy in Action.
Interactive games that build strong readers and lifelong learners.
Magpie Literacy: A perfect complement to Wit & Wisdom and Arts & Letters
Engaging
With just 45–60 minutes per week, students dive into interactive games, stories, and skill-building practice that feels like play, but delivers real results.
Intuitive
A streamlined and accurate experience—made actionable through the integrated Rapid Online Assessment of Reading (ROAR™), with results sent straight to teacher dashboards.
Aligned
Pairs with Arts & Letters or Wit & Wisdom and an explicit, teacher-led reading foundations program, without duplication, disruption, or extra-lift.
Magpie Literacy Supports the Entire Learning Community
For Teachers
With just a one-hour training, teachers gain everything they need for the full year of instruction. Proven by ESSA Tier II evidence of effectiveness.
For Students
Engaging videos, interactive games, and rich reading passages give students meaningful reading foundations practice.
For Schools
A scalable, affordable solution that fits alongside core instruction. A proven, research-based reading intervention program that drives results.
Rapid Online Assessment of Reading (ROAR)
Magpie includes ROAR, a fast, online assessment that tracks early reading skills, without taking anytime away from instruction. It gives teachers clear, actionable data, and helps Magpie adapt to student needs.
Why Magpie Stands out
Evidence-Based
Informed by major research efforts to understand how students learn to read.
Adaptive
Supports the needs of diverse learners and dynamic classrooms.
Focused on Growth
Builds on student confidence, mastery, and independence in reading.
Available for district partners starting January 2026
