Boost Elementary Literacy

A Research-Backed Approach to Literacy Success

At Maitri Learning, we bridge the gap between neurodevelopment, the science of reading, and children’s natural interests to create literacy materials that truly support how children learn. Our evidence-based, hands-on materials and teaching resources empower educators with the tools they need to nurture confident, engaged readers. Our materials and activities lead students toward total reading — the ability to read between the lines and understand an author’s true intention. 

Why Choose Maitri Learning?

Most literacy programs focus on rigid, scripted instruction. We take a different approach — one that is rooted in human development and designed to encourage exploration, and build intrinsic confidence in the process of learning.

• Grounded in cognitive science: Our materials align with how the brain naturally acquires language, reducing frustration and increasing engagement for teachers and students.
• Hands-on, self-correcting materials: No stress-response learning. Children discover and correct their own mistakes, fostering independence and mastery.
• Intentional teaching strategies: Our materials isolate one concept at a time, allowing for deep understanding before moving on.
• Built for real classrooms: Designed and tested by educators, every Maitri Learning resource is appealing, precise, durable, and distraction-free.
• Sustainable and safe: No phthalates — only eco-friendly materials made in the US that meet the highest safety standards.

Blend Neuroscience and Reading Science to Nurture PreK-5 Literacy

Whether you’re introducing letters or guiding students toward comprehension, our reading product bundles provide a clear, research-driven path to literacy success and lead children not only toward learning to read but also toward loving to read as they read to learn. 

The Science of Reading, Applied the Right Way

The Science of Reading tells us that learning to read is about more than just decoding letters — it’s about nurturing human development. Many curricula reduce the Science of Reading to a rigid set of literacy rules, missing key neurodevelopmental insights. Maitri Learning takes a fundamentally different approach by integrating literacy research with the Neuroscience of Learning, ensuring that each step of our literacy sequence works with — not against — the brain’s natural learning processes.

Vocabulary and Oral Language: We recognize that vocabulary is the foundation for all literacy growth, including comprehension. Our materials encourage broad vocabulary development through rich, interactive activities tied to student interests.

Phonological Awareness and Phonics: We introduce phonological awareness through hands-on, play-based experiences that build a strong foundation for decoding and written expression. Our systematic yet flexible phonics instruction integrates digraphs from the start, aligning with modern literacy research.

Comprehension and Fluency: We ensure reading is meaningful by integrating phonics with comprehension from the beginning. Our activities connect decoding with understanding, reinforcing skills in a way that promotes fluency.

Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Efficacy: Unlike rigid, rote instruction, our materials empower students to take ownership of their learning. Self-correcting materials, student-led activities, and student self-assessment to guide future studies build confidence and mastery over time.

Maitri Learning uniquely operates at the intersection of the Science of Reading and the Neuroscience of Learning, ensuring that every step of literacy instruction is developmentally appropriate, engaging, and effective.

Reading Product Bundles

The path to total reading — reading between the lines and understanding the author’s true intention — is laid out in eight steps with our bundles:

 Step 1: Vocabulary & Oral Language

Step 2: Phonological Awareness (Letter-Sound Knowledge)

Step 3: Phonics & Decoding

Step 4: Reading for Interest (World-Level Fluency)

Step 5: Spelling (Fluency)

Step 6: Grammar (Fluency & Comprehension)

Step 7: Word Study (Fluency & Comprehension)

Step 8: Reading Comprehension

Evidence-Based. Teacher-Tested. Student-Approved.

Maitri Learning’s approach is backed by the research of our founder, a teacher who studied cognitive neuroscience as part of her graduate program at Harvard. Our materials are scientifically designed to support the development of lifelong literacy skills.

Want to learn more about best practices in literacy instruction? Access tips and instructional strategies from our blog post, Reading in Elementary: How to Help.

Take the Next Step in Literacy Education

Give your students the tools they need to succeed with Maitri Learning’s expertly designed materials.

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