The Steps 4-6 Program teaches the range of skills from late 1st Grade through 2nd Grade. Once a student completes Step 6, that student has the complete foundation to read and write through school. Students often still vary in skill level through 2nd Grade, but with Steps 4-6, teachers are equipped to meet the needs of all of their students and fill in any remaining gaps. Through continued systematic phonics instruction, writing application and editing, weekly decodable spelling lists and more, students continue to be strong readers and writers gaining even more confidence in their skills and independent abilities.