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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 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 …

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 together you explore traditions, laughter, and the magic of the Festival of Lights, all while building early literacy skills. Hanukkah books offer wonderful opportunities for …

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 beginnings, all while building the literacy skills your emergent reader needs. New Year’s books offer perfect opportunities for phonics practice wrapped in hope, celebration, and …

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 with the repeated phrases. Without realizing it, you’ve just chosen a book perfectly matched to their phonics development stage. Matching books to specific phonics features …