Literacy
Lastinger Learning Reading App
The UF Lastinger Center for Learning’s Reading App is an innovative online platform that equips educators with evidence-based literacy tools, supporting instruction in both face-to-face and virtual settings. Designed to expand access to high-quality reading resources, the app offers a platform for educators to plan interactive, teacher-guided lessons that help readers build essential literacy skills through engaging, research-based instruction.
App Overview
The app provides users:
- Access to a library of over 900 books in English and Spanish
- Phonological awareness activities
- Word work to build decoding skills
The app provides educators with opportunities to:
- Create multi-step Lesson Builders that combine reading, word work, writing, and assessments into a dynamic, interactive experiences
- Share lessons & collaborate within an organization
Eligible Users
The Reading App is appropriate for Pre-K to 12th grade educators, including teachers, interventionists, tutors and parents.
Try it Out!
Visit the Reading App website to try it out today!
- Once on the site, click the orange icon in the top right corner.
- Register with the code FREEBASIC, your name, email, and new password.
- Check your inbox (including your spam folder) for a confirmation email.
- Once confirming your email, you’ll have app access!
Partner with Us
Interested in bringing the Reading App to your organization? Contact our Language and Literacy Partnerships Manager to start the conversation.
Format
Built upon the Lastinger Center’s Small Group Instruction framework, the Reading App expands opportunities for high-quality literacy resources and interactive lessons in:
- Step 1: Reading for Fluency
- Step 2: Targeted Assessment
- Step 3: Explicit Word Instruction
- Step 4: Reading for Meaning
- Step 5: Connecting Reading and Writing
Connect With Us
Fill out our Program Interest Form to stay up to date on Lastinger Learning course offerings, or contact us to bring Lastinger Learning programs to your district or organization.