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Inspire a love of learning through phonics.

Whether you’re a teacher, family member, tutor, or childcare professional, you can have a positive impact on a child’s life. One of the most extraordinary gifts a child ever receives is the ability to read and write.

Although literacy doesn’t come naturally to humans, it’s an essential part of our everyday lives. Explicit, effective, and encouraging phonics instruction is vital to creating a more literate world.  Explore the trusted resources, articles, and reviews from phonics.org to instill a love of learning in someone you care about.

Phonics Resources for All

Alphablocks: Letter Fun App Review

Exploring Letter Sound Learning with the Alphablocks: Letter Fun App Check out phonics.org to...

ABC Spelling Magic App Review

Preschool University Takes On Spelling Practice Read more literacy app reviews on phonics.org to...

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Literacy Development & Phonics for English Language Learners

English Language Learners (ELLs) face unique challenges when developing literacy skills in a new...

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Reading Magic App 1 – Learning to Read Review

A Closer Look at Preschool University Want to read honest, expert reviews on literacy...

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Phonics for 3-Year-Olds

Parents play one of the most significant roles in a child’s early literacy development....

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Hairy Letters App Review

“Hairies” Helping Kids Learn to Read! Curious how the most popular literacy apps measure...

Phonics.org: The Ultimate List of Phonics App Reviews 

The Phonics.org team is dedicated to helping parents and teachers navigate the many different...

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Chimp Fu Syllables: App Review

Chopping Chimp Champions Syllable Division Phonics.org literacy experts regularly review literacy apps on their...

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When Do Children Start Writing Sentences?

Learning how to write is a gradual process for children. If you’re a parent...

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ABC Kids: Tracing & Phonics App Review

A Well-Made App That Needs Improvement in Literacy Fundamentals  Find valuable insights and informed...

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…

Why January is the Perfect Time to Start Phonics Intervention

Why January is the Perfect Time to Start Phonics Intervention

The new year brings more than just resolutions and fresh calendars. For parents of struggling readers, January offers a strategic window of opportunity that is often overlooked. The timing isn’t…

Starting a New Year Reading Ritual That Supports Phonics Growth

Starting a New Year Reading Ritual That Supports Phonics Growth

Family literacy traditions work because they remove the daily negotiation. When reading becomes “what we do on Sundays” or “how we start each month,” children stop resisting. The routine creates…

Keeping Phonics Skills Sharp During School Holidays

Keeping Phonics Skills Sharp During School Holidays

Many parents watch their children’s hard-won phonics skills fade during extended school holidays, but it doesn’t have to be this way. The good news? Keeping those reading skills sharp during…

Building Phonics Skills Through Winter Traditions

Building Phonics Skills Through Winter Traditions

Your child watches snowflakes drift past the window, clutching a mug of warm apple cider. The holiday lights glow softly in the corner. A stack of books waits on the…

Hanukkah Books That Support Early Reading Skills

Hanukkah Books That Support Early Reading Skills

The menorah glows on the kitchen counter. Your preschooler watches the first candle flicker and asks, “Can we read a Hanukkah story?” You reach for a colorful picture book, and…

New Year’s Stories That Build Reading Skills

New Year’s Stories That Build Reading Skills

New Year’s brings fresh starts, new goals, and celebrations around the world. You pull out a stack of colorful books. Each one exploring different traditions and the magic of new…

Matching Books to Phonics Features

Matching Books to Phonics Features

You open a picture book with your four-year-old. The words dance across the page in predictable patterns. Your child giggles at silly animal sounds, then surprises you by chanting along…

Christmas Books For Reading Practice

Christmas Books For Reading Practice

Your child snuggles beside you on a cold December evening, eyes bright with anticipation as you open a holiday book. The pages smell like fresh print and possibility. Outside, snowflakes…

Phonics Training Events and Conferences in 2026: Your Complete Guide

Phonics Training Events and Conferences in 2026: Your Complete Guide

2026 brings an exceptional lineup of professional learning opportunities for educators committed to evidence-based phonics instruction. Whether you’re a classroom teacher seeking to refine your skills, a reading specialist supporting…

Holiday Books With Good Phonics Practice: 10 Festive Reads for Emerging Readers

Holiday Books With Good Phonics Practice: 10 Festive Reads for Emerging Readers

The twinkling lights are up, cookies are baking, and your eager young reader wants to dive into every holiday book on the shelf. But here’s the wonderful secret many parents…