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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

Reading.com App Review

Reading.com App Review

A Unique, Research-Based Approach to Teaching Children to Read At phonics.org, we evaluate phonics programs designed for children—empowering you to make informed decisions about the most suitable apps for your…

Top 5 Reading Apps for Kids

Top 5 Reading Apps for Kids

With so many educational apps available, it can be tricky to figure out which ones are high quality and which apps are merely entertaining. In this article, we explore the…

Learn to Read: Duolingo ABC Review

Learn to Read: Duolingo ABC Review

At phonics.org, we review educational apps so you can make informed decisions on your child’s education. This is for you if you want to know an expert’s honest Duolingo ABC review…

ABCmouse Review: Quantity vs. Quality for New Readers

ABCmouse Review: Quantity vs. Quality for New Readers

ABCmouse.com is an educational app tailored for children ages 2 to 8. It offers more than 10,000 activities and 850 lessons that foster learning in a variety of subjects.  If…

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Featured Articles

Federal Focus on Evidence-Based Reading: What This Means for Your Child’s Education

Federal Focus on Evidence-Based Reading: What This Means for Your Child’s Education

In a historic shift that could transform how millions of American children learn to read, the U.S. Department of Education has announced that evidence-based literacy instruction will be a top…

Teaching Phonics to Children with Hearing Impairments

Teaching Phonics to Children with Hearing Impairments

When five-year-old Maya first entered kindergarten with her hearing aids, her teacher wondered how to help her learn phonics alongside her hearing peers. Like many educators and parents, she assumed…

Decodable Texts vs. Leveled Readers: Making the Right Choice for Your Child

Decodable Texts vs. Leveled Readers: Making the Right Choice for Your Child

Did you know that the books your child reads during their early learning years can make or break their reading success? Many parents assume all “beginning reader” books serve the…