Ooka Island Inc.

Our game based reading program teaches mastery of the five foundational skills, which enable students to read confidently.

On the island, the child is a hero, tasked with finding missing books and helping the Ooka Elves learn how to read. While on their adventure, students master the five foundational reading skills through 80 hours of educational games and 85 eBooks wrapped in a 24-level adventure.

Personalized Learning:
Each child travels a unique path towards becoming a confident reader. That’s why our reading program uses adaptive learning technology. It continually analyzes students’ progress and plots a personalized path to ensure they learn at their own pace and master skills before progressing to the next level.

Research and Innovation:
Scholastic F.I.R.S.T. (formerly Ooka Island) is founded on 25 years of research and the scientifically-proven concepts ranked #1 by the Institute of Education Sciences. Through educational games and eBooks, our pioneering method teaches your student mastery of the five foundational reading skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.

Weekly Progress Reports:
Real-time progress reports are generated and provide a detailed picture of where they’re excelling or having difficulty. We will also send you tips, reading worksheets and other free resources. Think of us as your partner in reading.