What’s Included in Each Set

• A curated selection of high-quality books matched to every Open Court Reading unit
• Titles chosen to enrich, extend, and reinforce core instruction
• Nonfiction selections support knowledge building and standards alignment
• Ready-to-use for classroom libraries, small-group skills practice, or knowledge-building projects

Flexible and Easy to Use

• Perfect for whole-group instruction, small-group lessons, or independent reading
• Provides multiple perspectives and text types for student choice
• Supports differentiation by varying reading levels with each grade set
• Ideal for classroom libraries, book clubs, and take-home reading

Instructional Impact

• Extends lessons with thematically aligned texts
• Builds content knowledge and vocabulary across key topics
• Supports reading comprehension through authentic, engaging word texts
• Reinforces connections between core instruction and independent reading
• Complements Science of Reading-aligned instructional practices

Organized by Grade. Aligned to Skills. Designed for Engagement.

Our Classroom Collections aligned to Open Court Reading are now available in six complete grade-level packages, each featuring 48 engaging, authentic texts. These sets are curated by instructional complexity and developmental appropriateness, helping educators deliver the right reading support at the right time.

Built by Educators, for Educators

Each Open Court Reading–aligned collection is curated by experienced educators with backgrounds in K–5 classrooms, school libraries, and literacy leadership. Their firsthand understanding of what works in real classrooms ensures every set is practical, purposeful, and ready to support daily instruction. From selecting texts that align with unit goals to balancing developmental needs with student engagement, these educators design collections that meet the needs of teachers and inspire a love of reading in students.

Alignment, Not Just Correlation.

These collections are a true alignment to Open Court Reading units—not surface-level correlations. Alignment means that every title has been intentionally selected to match unit themes, essential questions, and instructional goals, giving teachers resources that integrate directly into lessons. In contrast, a correlation maps existing titles loosely against a program without ensuring a strong instructional fit. With alignments, teachers can trust that these collections provide purposeful, seamless extensions of their core instruction.