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 …
School administrators face an enormous challenge. Reading scores have declined, the achievement gap persists, and teachers are stretched thin as they try to meet diverse student needs. At the same time, there’s growing pressure to implement research-based reading instruction, particularly systematic phonics programs. But here’s what many people don’t realize: adopting a phonics program isn’t …
You’ve just announced that your school is implementing a new systematic phonics program. You expect relief. After all, reading scores have been declining, and this approach is backed by decades of research. Instead, you get pushback from parents. “Isn’t phonics just drill and kill?” “My child loves reading. Won’t this make them hate it?” “I …
You’ve been working hard with your child on phonics. They’re blending sounds beautifully, sounding out “cat” and “ship” with confidence. Then they encounter the word “said” and try to pronounce it “s-ay-d.” Your heart sinks a little. Welcome to the world of exception words. What Makes Exception Words So Tricky? Exception words, sometimes called common …
