Canyon Ranch Elementary students sit in small groups on a classroom floor, writing on worksheets and discussing their work together.

Students at Canyon Ranch Elementary are strengthening foundational literacy skills through hands-on reading and writing activities. Learners practiced reading illustrated books, building and writing words during small-group phonics work and used conferencing forms to share writing, give peer feedback and reflect on their progress. These collaborative routines help students connect decoding, comprehension and written expression while developing independence and confidence as readers and writers.