Make your curriculum StepUp and stand out
StepUp is a structured supplemental curriculum that supports core academics and social-emotional development.
What your school gets with StepUp
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Support your core curriculum
How it works in the classroomTeachers can implement StepUp in 20 minutes or less, enriching the curriculum without rebuilding their schedules.
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Build the learner, not just the skill
The research behind StepUpMultisensory, movement-based exercises strengthen focus and self-regulation. Students practice persistence, learn that mistakes are part of improving, and grow into independent, self-aware learners.
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Build fluency in reading, math, and handwriting
Request a demoStepUp combines motor skill development with curriculum; it sets learning to a beat. It's dynamic, it's fun, and it's effective.
Every StepUp school license includes
- Full year PreK–Grade 2 program
- Teacher training
- Printable Listen, Talk and Write PDFs (or printed workbooks)
- Practical SEL experiences for the classroom
- iPad Fluency Assessment
- Simple setup: a step stool for each student is all you need
See a StepUp classroom
Research
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Literacy and math growth
Read the reportStepUp iPad Assessment fluency scores for PreK and kindergarten classrooms in public, private, and charter schools across three states.
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Math, behavior, engagement
Read the studySecond graders showed greater gains in math, behavior, and engagement during the StepUp period than during the control period, measured with DIBELS and classroom observation checklists.
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21–25% more
Read the studyKindergarteners using StepUp grew more in writing fluency than a control group. 21% more completed a number-writing assessment and 25% more completed an alphabet-writing assessment.
Why private schools choose StepUp
StepUp builds persistence in the face of challenge, shows children they improve with practice, and develops independent, self-aware learners. It also gives your early grades a distinctive, research-based program that sets your school apart.
Teacher training included
Every school gets teacher training on the research behind StepUp and how to run the program effectively. On-site, live online, and pre-recorded training options are available.
See StepUp in your school
A 30-minute live demo for school leaders and teachers. We’ll walk through the programs and answer your questions.
From the research blog
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What 20 Studies Say About Rhythm-Based Programs
Researchers explored the effects of rhythmic training on reading skills, including speed and accuracy.
What 20 Studies Say About Rhythm-Based Programs
Researchers explored the effects of rhythmic training on reading skills, including speed and accuracy.
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Math Moves: The Role of Embodied Learning and E...
Physical interaction with math concepts improved students’ ability to do this.
Math Moves: The Role of Embodied Learning and E...
Physical interaction with math concepts improved students’ ability to do this.
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Handwriting in a Digital Age: Structured Practi...
These paper-based activities improved legibility, letter formation, spacing, and consistency.
Handwriting in a Digital Age: Structured Practi...
These paper-based activities improved legibility, letter formation, spacing, and consistency.
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