Opening the World of Learning (OWL)

Opening the World of Learning (OWL)

A comprehensive, activity-centered curriculum that covers all domains of learning. Home page, PearsonSchool.com.

• Research on Effects and classroom processes
  • Summer School Evaluation: Study shows that using OWL materials for six weeks before kindergarten helps students transition by improving performance across early literacy skills.
  • The Effects of Opening the World of Learning (OWL) on the Early Literacy Skills of At-Risk Urban Preschool Students. The US Departmend of Education, Institute of Education Sciences has started a randomized-control longitudinal study to determine whether OWL has an impact on participating students.
• Commentary and analysis
  • Research-based strategies for building vocabulary from preK to grade 3 by Laura Pappano: This article discusses the importance of using a robust vocabulary with youngsters and sites a school that uses OWL as an example.
  • According to Pre-k Now, four states have approved OWL for their pre-k programs.
  • Additional resources and links
    • Grant opportunity: Pearson offers complimentary grant writing assistance when Pearson curriculum or training solutions are featured in the grant. Early Reading First Grantees using OWL are listed at this website.