COLLTS
(Cultivating Oral Language and Literacy Talents in Students)
Developed by the American Institutes for Research (AIR)
COLLTS is a read-aloud-centered resource designed to support multilingual learners in preschool and kindergarten.
Available in English or Spanish, this six-unit resource integrates easily with your existing curriculum and supports:
- Foundational literacy skill development
- Oral language proficiency
- Vocabulary and conceptual knowledge building
What’s Included in
a COLLTS Kit? 📦
All printed materials:
- 6 thematic units / 5 lessons per unit
- 6 Teacher's Guides / 1 per unit
- Vocabulary picture cards
- Student writing worksheets
- Bilingual family literacy handouts
- Program overview booklet
* The books used for read-alouds — one per unit — are not included in the kit and are sold separately.
Why COLLTS Works
Developed by the American Institutes for Research (AIR), COLLTS is built on proven strategies that help multilingual learners thrive in preschool and kindergarten classrooms.
This field-tested, teacher-friendly resource is grounded in:
- Interactive read-alouds that strengthen oral language and comprehension
- Multicultural stories that reflect students’ backgrounds and lived experiences
- Scaffolded lessons with built-in teacher and coach support
- Explicit vocabulary instruction using engaging picture cards
- Family connection tools to extend learning at home
