Little Learners Love Literacy® assessments

LLLL offers a suite of assessments that track decoding, spelling and reading skills at each stage of the sequence. Used together, they give teachers a precise picture of student progress, identifying exactly which sounds or patterns need further teaching

There are two formal assessments in the Little Learners Love Literacy® program – one for reading and one for spelling. Together, these tools identify the progress and skill level of each child. They show exactly what a child can do so that teachers can plan what needs to be taught next, as well as track crucial progress data for reporting.

Little Learners Assessment of Reading Skills (LLARS)

The LLARS should be used to assess:
1. grapheme–phoneme knowledge
2. single word decoding (real words and nonwords)
3. heart words
4. reading unseen decodable texts (including fluency and comprehension).

Little Learners Assessment of Spelling Skills (LLASS)
The LLASS should be used to assess:
1. grapheme–phoneme knowledge
2. segmenting words to spell
3. morphologic knowledge
4. handwriting.

Assessment - Some Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the Little Learners Assessments?

The LLARS is available as free downloads. The LLASS is available to purchase in our online shop.  

When should I use the Little Learners Assessments?

Each manual contains information on how and when to administer the assessment. 

What are the Little Learners Assessment benchmarks?

Read our blog: Assessment and mid-year expectations

What assessments does LLLL offer?

The suite includes LLARS (reading skills), LLASS (spelling skills), and supporting digital assessment tools.

How often should assessments be used?

Most schools assess at the end of each stage to confirm mastery before progressing.

Can assessments be done digitally?

Yes, digital assessment options are available alongside the print-based tools.