Friends on the Block
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According to its official product page, Friends on the Block is a structured literacy reading curriculum designed for beginning and struggling readers. The program features decodable student books, three-part lesson structures, teacher guides, warm-up charts, target word flashcards, learning games, and progress monitoring resources.
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