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הַקְּרִיאָה וְהַקְּדֻשָּׁה
A Complete Kriah System from Pre-K through 5th Grade.
Everything you need to teach Kriah—seforim, assessment, professional development, and ongoing support—in one complete system.
Kriah is a skill. It can be taught.
Kriah is not something a child either “gets” or doesn’t get. Every reader is learning a collection of specific skills—and each skill can be taught, practiced, assessed, and mastered.
A complete system makes that possible.
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Break Kriah into teachable skills
Instead of treating reading as one big skill, Alephbeis breaks it down into the specific skills students need to become fluent readers.
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Teach each skill in the right sequence
Skills are introduced in a carefully planned progression, with the right foundation in place before students move on.
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Build mastery through practice and review
Students get repeated opportunities to practice each skill, with review built into the sefer so skills don't disappear as new ones are introduced.
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Know what every student has mastered
Assessments identify exactly which skills a student knows and which still need work—so teachers can respond with targeted instruction rather than guesswork.
A Kriah Program, Not Just a Sefer
Alephbeis gives schools everything they need to teach Kriah as a complete, coordinated program. The seforim provide the foundation, while professional development, assessment tools, the Smart Suite, and ongoing support work together to help teachers implement the curriculum effectively and respond to each student's needs.
- Seforim for Pre-K through 5th grade
- Teacher Guides with day-by-day guidance
- Professional Development & Training to teach teachers how to implement the curriculum effectively
- Assessment, Grading & Reporting Tools
- Smart Suite — customizable Smart Tests, Smart Cards, Smart Sheets, Flashcards, and other teaching and practice materials
- Kriah AMA twice a week
- Homework and Practice Materials
- Fluency Programs
- Vacation Reading Programs
- Resource Room Materials
- Flipbooks
- Ongoing Support
Assessment That Tells You What to Teach Next
Knowing that a student is struggling isn't enough. You need to know which skill is causing the difficulty—and what to do next.
Alephbeis assessments measure accuracy and fluency at the individual skill level, giving teachers objective data on what each student has mastered and where they need support. Results are measured against research-based performance norms, not subjective teacher judgment, so you can see whether a student is on track, approaching expectations, or needs support.
Assess
Assess an individual student or an entire class on specific Kriah skills.
Identify
See exactly which skills each student has mastered and which need support.
Teach
Use the results to determine whether a student needs new instruction, practice, review, or additional fluency work.
Track
Monitor accuracy and fluency over time and see how each student progresses.
The Portal
A complete digital hub for resources, assessment, customization, and progress tracking.
The Portal works alongside the Alephbeis seforim, giving teachers access to a growing library of ready-to-use resources as well as customizable tools that can be tailored to each student's needs. Assess student mastery, create targeted practice, and track progress—all in one place.
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SUPPORT
The Portal is a central hub for the resources teachers need throughout the year. Access Teacher Guides, homework, workbooks, fluency programs, vacation reading programs, resource room materials, and more.
Resources are organized first by curriculum level, and then by skill, making it easy to find exactly what you need.
Over 12,000 pages of resources
A growing library of ready-to-use materials, organized by level and skill and available whenever teachers need them.
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ASSESS
Create Smart Cards and Detailed Smart Tests for an entire class or an individual student. Assess specific skills and record results as students read.
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CUSTOMIZE
Use student data to create Smart Sheets, Flashcards, and other targeted practice materials for the exact skills your students need. Choose the level and skill, customize the settings, and generate fresh materials whenever you need them.
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TRACK
Student results are automatically saved to their profiles, giving you a clear picture of accuracy, fluency, skill mastery, and progress over time. Generate reports for students, classes, and parents to easily share progress and identify next steps.
100+
schools teach Kriah with Alephbeis — in Brooklyn and Baltimore, Calgary and Melbourne, Seattle and Savannah.
- Abrams Hebrew AcademyYardley, Pennsylvania
- Bais Yaakov Elementary SchoolToronto, Ontario
- Beth Jacob of Boro ParkBrooklyn, New York
- Beth RivkahMontreal, Quebec
- Bnos ChanaMelbourne, Australia
- Bnot YaakovGreat Neck, NY
- Brauser Maimonides AcademyFort Lauderdale, Florida
- Cheder Chabad FLBoynton Beach, Florida
- Cheder Chabad PhiladelphiaBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
- Cheder Levi YitzchokMelbourne, Australia
- Cheder Shiras HatorahLakewood, New Jersey
- Columbus Torah AcademyColumbus, Ohio
What Schools Are Seeing
From principals and Kriah specialists to teachers and parents, here’s what they’re saying about Alephbeis.
“The methods presented have proven to be highly effective, thereby enabling each individual child to master kriah skills and to read with confidence and fluency.”
“We have had remarkable and amazing results! The program is clear, organized, has a method, and gradually encourages the girls’ fluency and accuracy in their reading.”
“A few students—whose problems would not have been easily detected—were picked up due to this innovative and accurate portrayal of the girls’ reading skills.”
“I have seen excellent progress in accuracy and fluency as we have progressed through the sefer.”
“The assessment that goes along with the sefer is quick and easy to administer while providing detailed information on each child’s skills and needs.”
“A well-structured and clear curriculum, the Kriah Program is a teacher’s dream come true. Skills are developed one at a time, and review is incorporated as it advances to new concepts.”
“The clear format and systematic approach makes it teacher friendly and is inviting for a student and makes it easy to succeed. The layout of the book helps the children focus on their reading. I have 12 reading books, but not a day goes by that I don’t use this book for my special needs children.”
MESORAH
Rooted in the mesorah. Refined through experience.
Alephbeis is built on a simple principle: the content of Kriah is not ours to reinvent.
The letters and nekudos are taught in their traditional order, and the sefer reflects the traditional presentation of Kriah—clear black-and-white text without pictures or visual cues.
What we have developed is the method for teaching those skills. Through years of teaching, observing students, testing different approaches, and continually refining the curriculum, we developed a carefully sequenced progression of skills designed to help children build a strong foundation and become fluent readers.
The mesorah determines what children learn and preserves the traditional way of reading. Our experience has shaped how we teach those skills.
“This sefer will open the gates for our children to reach the ultimate goals of davening and learning בדרך ישראל סבא.” Mrs. Svei — Principal, Bais Yaakov of Boro Park
Frequently Asked Questions
ABOUT ALEPHBEIS
What is Alephbeis?
Alephbeis is a complete Kriah system for Pre-K through 5th grade. It combines seforim, teacher guidance, assessment, customizable teaching and practice materials, professional development, and ongoing support—all working together as one system.
What makes Alephbeis different?
Alephbeis combines a carefully developed instructional sequence with traditional Kriah, systematic practice and review, individual skill assessment, customizable materials, professional development, and ongoing teacher support. The goal is not simply to teach children to read, but to build accurate, fluent readers through a complete system.
What grades?
Pre-K through 5th grade, seven curricular levels, foundational skills through advanced fluency and Rashi.
Is it rooted in mesorah?
Yes. The letters and nekudos are taught in their traditional order, and the seforim reflect the traditional presentation of Kriah. The content and approach remain rooted in the mesorah, while the instructional sequence and methodology were developed and refined through years of teaching experience.
IMPLEMENTATION
Is it complicated?
No, but it does need to be learned.
Alephbeis is designed to be straightforward to implement, with clear guidance for teachers. The Teacher Guide provides day-by-day direction and explains how to teach each skill as it is introduced.
We also offer professional development and ongoing support to help teachers learn the system and feel confident implementing it in their classrooms.
Do teachers need training?
Yes. While the system is straightforward once you understand how it works, teachers benefit from learning the methodology and how to use the different components effectively. Alephbeis provides professional development, a detailed Teacher Guide, and ongoing support to help teachers implement the program successfully.
What support do schools receive?
Alephbeis provides ongoing support throughout the school year, including professional development, Kriah AMA sessions twice a week, and assistance with questions about implementation, assessment, and individual student needs.
How do we get started?
We start by learning about your school, current Kriah program, and goals. From there, we help determine which seforim, materials, training, and Portal features are appropriate.
STUDENTS & ASSESSMENT
Can Alephbeis be used with struggling readers?
Yes. Because Alephbeis breaks Kriah into individual skills and assesses students at the skill level, teachers can identify specific areas of difficulty and provide targeted instruction and practice. The system is used with a wide range of learners, including students in resource rooms and special education settings.
How does assessment work?
Assessments measure accuracy and fluency at the individual skill level. Results are recorded in the Portal, showing which skills a student has mastered and which need support.
How does assessment tell teachers what to teach?
Instead of relying only on an overall score, Alephbeis identifies performance by individual skill. Teachers can then determine whether a student needs new instruction, practice, review, or additional fluency work.
THE SEFORIM & PORTAL
Do we need the Portal?
No. The seforim are the foundation of the curriculum. The Portal supports the seforim with assessment, resources, customization, reporting, and progress tracking.
What does a school receive?
Schools receive the seforim, Teacher Guides, Portal resources and assessment tools, professional development, and ongoing support. Additional materials and programs are available depending on the school's needs.
What materials are available beyond the seforim?
The Portal includes homework, workbooks, fluency programs, vacation reading programs, resource room materials, and more. Standalone classroom materials are also available for purchase.
What is the Smart Suite?
The Smart Suite includes Smart Tests, Smart Cards, Smart Sheets, Flashcards, and other customizable tools that allow teachers to create teaching and practice materials based on specific student needs.
Bring Alephbeis to Your School
See what Alephbeis could look like in your school.
Tell us what you're looking for and what challenges you're facing. We'll help you identify the Alephbeis tools and resources that can address your school's specific needs—and show you what implementation could look like in your first year.