Proven in Classrooms for Over 25 Years
Essential Skills is a supplemental K–6 platform that strengthens foundational reading, math, ELL, and science skills alongside the programs you already use.
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Unlimited teachers and students within one school.
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Flexible licensing for multiple schools or specific student populations, including ELL, Special Education, Title I, and MTSS initiatives.
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Start Free TrialEssential Skills is a focused supplemental solution that reinforces foundational skills while your core curriculum handles primary instruction. It fits naturally into your day — without disrupting it.
Built for Tier 2 and Tier 3 support. Adaptive pretests automatically place students where they need practice most.
High-intensity foundational practice that helps struggling learners close skill gaps and achieve mastery.
Teacher-designed, multisensory lessons that allow students with IEPs to work independently at their own pace.
Visual-first instruction that builds core vocabulary and academic English fluency, with optional auditory support in 10 languages.
Stop managing multiple licenses. Everything is included in one simple annual price with no hidden fees, no per-student costs, and no contracts.
One teacher. Up to 35 students.
Unlimited teachers and students.
Eligible for Title I, MTSS, Special Education, and other intervention funding.
Use Essential Skills 2–3 times per week for 20–30 minutes. If your students do not show measurable improvement within 6 months, we will refund your license.
No contracts. No financial risk. Just measurable growth.
More than 50,000 educators across the U.S. and Canada rely on Essential Skills to deliver measurable growth in reading, math, and language development.
“We use Essential Skills daily for reading intervention with our K–2 students. Ever since we started, we’ve seen our 3rd and 4th grade students much more ready to learn.”
“Essential Skills programs are engaging and easy to use. They focus on real skill development with no fluff or time wasting. They offer excellent supplemental practice for any classroom curriculum.”
“These programs teach the skills that young children need in a sequential, systematic manner. These are high quality, research and evidence-based programs.”
“I'm so happy with Essential Skills compared to the programs we were using last year. The children are learning — not just saving a princess in a castle!”
“My students choose Essential Skills over other programs and games. It provides the focused practice they need without the silliness or interruptions. I've seen real improvement in their ability levels.”
“We use Essential Skills daily for reading intervention with our K–2 students. Ever since we started, we’ve seen our 3rd and 4th grade students much more ready to learn.”