Welcome
Friends on the Block is an intensive literacy intervention, yet it is flexible so teachers and families can easily customize the program for varying learner needs.
We're Here to Help
Our early reading books and learning games may also be used on their own to provide extra support and practice for all beginning and struggling readers.
Research Announcements
Randomized controlled trial funded by the Institute of Education Sciences
Institute of Education Sciences blog features Friends on the Block!
Sample Books &
Instructional Materials
Explore our sample instructional materials and books!
Testimonials
"My students have made so much progress just since school started in August! Some of my students would have meltdowns when it came time for reading groups. Now those same children get excited for reading time every day. They love the stories especially the ones about the baby. (Sam Gets a Baby Sister and Babies Make Choices). I'm so amazed at how well this curriculum has worked for them. Now there are more special education teachers asking me about it! Thanks for working so hard to get this program up and running!! We love it!!"
- Kayla Dyer, Special Education Teacher (Participant, MTSU Workshop)
Students include those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Sharon School
Sharon, Tennessee
Meet The Team
Dr. Jill Allor
Author and Owner/Operator
Dr. Jennifer Cheatham
Author and
Director of Creativity
Dr. Stephanie
Al Otaiba
Author
