Second Grade Bundle

Release Date: July 17, 2026

Literacy Essentials is a comprehensive literacy program for grades K-3 that combines the sound linguistic theory of an Orton-based literacy program with an easy-to-use format and a beautiful style. Literacy Essentials employs a phonics-based spell-to-read method with instruction in both manuscript and cursive handwriting. Hillsdale College and Access Literacy partnered to bring this fresh rendition of Literacy Essentials into the classroom, complete with better organization of material, clearer instructions, and updated design.

Copyright © Access Literacy, LLC. Published by Hillsdale College
Original publication date: July 2026

This bundle contains one copy of:

• Second Grade Companion Volume (ISBN: 9781969875021)
  • The Companion Volume contains reference material for teachers on handwriting, phonogram and orthography instruction, reading, grammar, and writing. It contains materials to copy for classroom use and sample wall charts and student orthography notebook pages.
    
  • This volume contains 222 full color pages
  • Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x .75" | 1lb 10oz
• Second Grade Semester 1 Teacher Guide (ISBN: 9781969875007)
  • Part 1 includes an introduction to the method and instruction for Weeks 1-14.
    
  • This guide contains 518 full color pages
  • Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x 1.75" | 3lbs 10oz

• Second Grade Semester 2 Teacher Guide (ISBN: 9781969875014)
  • Part 2 includes a brief introduction and instruction for Weeks 15-36.
    
  • This guide contains 462 full color pages
  • Dimensions: 8.5" x 11" x 1.6" | 3lbs 6oz