Literacy skills are the foundation for building confident readers — and reading is the gateway to learning in all subjects. Students need comprehension skills to build the background knowledge that allows them to make sense of new concepts. That’s where Scholastic Text Sets come in!

These carefully curated collections are designed to deepen understanding and spark curiosity. Each set is aligned with the most widely used Basal Reading Programs, providing anchor text and explicit instruction across science, social studies, and math. By helping students make connections between texts and topics, Scholastic Text Sets improve reading comprehension, build content knowledge, and foster critical thinking. 

Created By Teachers, for Teachers

Finding material that meets the interest level of all students can be challenging. That’s why Scholastic Text Sets are crafted with educators like you in mind. Incorporate these stories into your lesson plans, and give your students the resources they need to grow as readers and learners.

For additional resources, use Scholastic Book Wizard to level your classroom library and find just-right books that match the reading difficulty of your students. 

Each Scholastic Text Set includes: 

• 20 books per set, focusing on a specific topic or a common theme.
  

  • 14 individual titles to introduce new concepts and ideas.
    
  • 1 title with 6 copies to support group reading and discussion as students work together.
    
  • A book bin for easy organization and accessibility.

     

For instance, Scholastic Text Sets Kindergarten: Our Classroom, Our Community features 20 picture books and short stories about school life, building friendships, the importance of kindness, and more! (Plus, check out these book and activity pairings to inspire students to be kind to one another.)

Meanwhile, Scholastic Text Sets Grade 3: Making a Difference is the perfect pick to raise awareness about how students can spark change in the world around them. From the experiences of impactful leaders in history to stories about current events, students will be inspired to make a difference and stand up for what they believe in. 

Shop Scholastic Text Sets for grades K-5 below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store.