How can we implement the Science of Reading AND make it joyful for our Pre-K students?

Implementation shouldn't mean 'pushing down' 1st-grade desk work. Instead, it should include multi-sensory encoding. By using innovative experiences like 3D Augmented Reality, children can interact with phonemes and letters in their physical space. This anchors the research-based 'Science' in a 'Joyful' environment that is developmentally appropriate for 3- to 5-year-olds.

Is Augmented Reality (AR) considered a 'Research-Based' tool for early literacy?

Yes. When AR is used to facilitate multi-sensory learning, it aligns with the Science of Reading’s emphasis on dual-coding (visual and auditory processing). Patented systems like Alive Studios’ have shown in independent case studies that this 'active' engagement can move the needle on foundational skills in as little as 30 days, providing a high ROI for district leaders.

How does Alive Studios support Special Education and ELL students?

For students with IEPs or those learning English as a second language, traditional oral drills can be a barrier. 3D AR provides a 'Cognitive Reset,' offering a visual anchor for sounds. This makes it an ideal supplemental tool for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, helping struggling learners in Pre-K through 2nd grade catch up by making abstract concepts tangible.

Is Alive Studios eligible for Title I or Head Start funding?

Absolutely. Because our programs are evidence-based supplemental solutions that align with state literacy acts and the Science of Reading, they are a defensible and 'Audit-Proof' use of Title I, ESSER, and Head Start funds. Our classroom solutions are designed for easy implementation, helping directors spend their budgets effectively.

Can this technology help with teacher burnout and retention?

Yes. One of the biggest drivers of burnout is the pressure to deliver results with limited engagement. Our Interactive Zoo Panels and other resources are not only engaging for students, they are also engaging and easy-to-use for teachers, making teaching much more enjoyable and rewarding.

Stickers alive™ - Alive Studios | Supplemental Reading and Math Programs for Early Education

How to use Stickers alive

Stickers Alive Set

Learn Together.
Laugh Together.

A shared parent-child learning experience that
helps children discover letters, letter sounds, and
zoo animals in a fun, memorable way.

Make your Stickers come alive!

Download the FREE Stickers alive™ app onto your smart phone or tablet

Download the FREE Stickers alive™ app onto your smart phone or tablet:

Coming Soon! Apple version launching any day!

Your smart phone or tablet must meet the following specifications to use the Stickers alive™ app:

For iPhones:

iPhone SE Gen 1 (2016) needs iOS 15 or higher

iPhone SE Gen 2 (2020) needs iOS 15 or higher

iPhone SE Gen 3 (2022) needs iOS 15 or higher

For iPad:

iPad Air 3rd Generation (2019) need iOS 15 or higher

iPad all screens need iOS 15 or higher

iPad (5th Generation) needs iOS 15 or higher

For Android: (smartphones or tablets)

1. Android version 7 (Nougat) or newer

2. API version 24 or higher

Note: Chromebooks are NOT supported by our mobile apps.

Discussion questions and activities you can do with your
child after making an animal/letter come alive:

Discuss these questions
with your child.

What animal did you make come alive?
Can you make the animal’s sound?
What is the animal doing?
What is the animal’s name?
The animal has a SuperPower!
It can turn into a letter.
Can you name the letter?
What sound(s) does the letter make?

Activities!

Use the Camera Icon to take a photo
with the animal.
Place the animal into its habitat on the
Zoo Map. (on back of folder)
Take photos of things that start with
the letter.
Use the Trace Icon to practice writing
the letter.

Preguntas para platicar y actividades que puedes hacer con
tu hijo después de darle vida a un animal o a una letra:

Hable sobre estas
preguntas con su hijo/a.

¿Qué animal hiciste cobrar vida?
¿Puedes imitar el sonido del animal?
¿Qué está haciendo el animal?
¿Cómo se llama el animal?
¡El animal tiene un superpoder!
Puede convertirse en una letra.
¿Puedes nombrar la letra?
¿Qué sonido hace la letra?

¡Actividades!

Use el ícono de la cámara para tomar
una foto con el animal.
Ponga el animal en su hábitat en el
Mapa del Zoológico.
(en la parte de atrás de la carpeta)Tome fotos de cosas que empiezan con la letra.
Use el ícono de trazar para practicar
escribir la letra.