What is Amplify CKLA?

Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is a language arts program for Grades PreK–5 that combines a multi-sensory approach to phonics with rich texts carefully sequenced to build content knowledge—so that students learn to read and read to learn at the same time. 

Every day in Grades PreK–2, students complete one full lesson that builds foundational reading skills, as well as one full lesson that builds background knowledge. In Grades 3–5, students start to master the skills of reading, further opening up their worlds.

Getting started

How you can support your student at home:

• If possible, read with your student daily; even 15 minutes of reading together each day can create a huge impact.
• You can read sections of the text aloud together. If your student struggles, you might try reading the text to them with expression, and then have them read it aloud back to you.
• For additional practice, watch the recorded read-alouds with your K–2 student or have your Grade 3–5 student use the Vocab App.
• Find moments to discuss what they are reading and discovering. Examples of questions you could ask: What stood out to you from what you read today? Were any sentences or words confusing? What was your takeaway from the author’s passage? What do you think the writer was trying to communicate? Do you agree with the writer’s ideas or descriptions? What connections can you make between what you are reading and your own life or other issues?
• Listen to your student read their written responses or have them share with a friend over video chat.
• Review this Protecting Kids Online article by the Federal Trade Commission addressing digital safety.