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Welcome to Phonics.org

You want to find phonics activities that are fun, engaging, and backed by evidence so your kids can achieve their full potential. Whether you teach in a classroom or support your child’s learning at home, a proven instructional program is crucial to their literacy development.

But with countless apps and programs online, it isn’t easy to know which ones are the most effective (or worth the money).

That’s why we’re here!

Our team of educators and literacy experts review the top phonics programs so you can make an informed choice. Every week, we release a new review plus fresh articles that explore the science, teaching, news, history, and excitement of phonics education.

Ready to help your kids become lifelong learners?

Ready to help your kids become lifelong learners?

Recent Reviews

Foundations A-Z Review for Literacy Instruction

Foundations A-Z Review for Literacy Instruction

Phonics.org takes a closer look at literacy programs so that you can make more informed choices about what apps to use for the new reader in your life.  Continue reading…

Lalilo App Review

Lalilo App Review

Lalilo App Review At Phonics.org, our goal is to provide educational reviews that empower you to make informed decisions for your child or student’s literacy learning. Discover the benefits and…

Project Read AI: Review

Project Read AI: Review

Project Read AI is an artificial intelligence reading tutor. Launched in August 2023, this innovative tool was created by educators and AI experts from Stanford University. Leveraging the power of…

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Featured Articles

Sight Words vs. High-Frequency Words

Sight Words vs. High-Frequency Words

During phonics instruction, children learn to sound out or “decode” words. With enough practice, decoding turns into sight word recognition. Sight words are defined as any word that can be…

How the Brain Learns to Read

How the Brain Learns to Read

Reading is an advanced skill and a relatively new phenomenon among humans. While literacy is a crucial ability a child must develop to obtain knowledge and navigate society, it doesn’t…

Types of Phoneme Blending for Early Readers

Types of Phoneme Blending for Early Readers

One of the most crucial skills for kids learning to read is learning how to blend phonemes. This is a foundational skill that not only relates to spoken language but…