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 child’s learning journey. In this article, we provide an educational review of the Reading.com app for early literacy instruction. What is Reading.com? Discover a research-based …
Maria’s kindergarten teacher noticed something puzzling. The bright five-year-old could identify every letter in the alphabet and knew most of their sounds. Yet when reading simple words, she consistently read “ship” as “sheep” and “dip” as “deep.” Her teacher wondered if Maria needed extra phonics help or perhaps had a hearing problem. The real issue? …
It’s 3:30 on a Friday afternoon. Thirty exhausted teachers file into the library for mandatory professional development on phonics instruction. A consultant clicks through slides explaining the five components of reading while teachers grade papers, check phones, and count the minutes until they can leave. Monday morning, everyone returns to teaching exactly as they did …
Your third grader still struggles to decode simple words. Your English language learner confuses similar sounds. Your high schooler avoids reading aloud at all costs. These scenarios play out in classrooms and homeschools daily, leaving educators wondering: Does phonics instruction work for everyone? The answer is yes, but the delivery might need adjustment. Research consistently …
