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 …
Most parents only hear about reading problems when it’s already late in the game. A vague comment at a parent-teacher conference, a worrying score on a state test, a teacher recommendation for summer school. By then, valuable months have passed. Progress monitoring is the practice that catches reading struggles early, and asking the right questions …
Walk into any effective elementary classroom during literacy time, and you’ll likely see something that looks a bit like organized chaos. A teacher works intently with four students at a kidney-shaped table while other small clusters of children practice independently around the room. This isn’t accidental. It’s small-group phonics instruction, and when done well, it’s …
If your child’s school sent home a note about an upcoming “phonics screener,” you might have felt a flash of worry. Is it a test? Will my child pass or fail? Here’s the good news: a phonics screener is not a high-stakes exam. It is a brief, low-pressure check-in designed to see how your child’s …
