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Welcome to Phonics.org

You want to find phonics activities that are fun, engaging, and backed by evidence so your kids can achieve their full potential. Whether you teach in a classroom or support your child’s learning at home, a proven instructional program is crucial to their literacy development.

But with countless apps and programs online, it isn’t easy to know which ones are the most effective (or worth the money).

That’s why we’re here!

Our team of educators and literacy experts review the top phonics programs so you can make an informed choice. Every week, we release a new review plus fresh articles that explore the science, teaching, news, history, and excitement of phonics education.

Ready to help your kids become lifelong learners?

Ready to help your kids become lifelong learners?

Recent Reviews

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…

Top 5 Reading Apps for Kids

Top 5 Reading Apps for Kids

With so many educational apps available, it can be tricky to figure out which ones are high quality and which apps are merely entertaining. In this article, we explore the…

Learn to Read: Duolingo ABC Review

Learn to Read: Duolingo ABC Review

At phonics.org, we review educational apps so you can make informed decisions on your child’s education. This is for you if you want to know an expert’s honest Duolingo ABC review…

ABCmouse Review: Quantity vs. Quality for New Readers

ABCmouse Review: Quantity vs. Quality for New Readers

ABCmouse.com is an educational app tailored for children ages 2 to 8. It offers more than 10,000 activities and 850 lessons that foster learning in a variety of subjects.  If…

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Featured Articles

Phonics Assessment Tools: How to Measure Reading Progress Effectively

Phonics Assessment Tools: How to Measure Reading Progress Effectively

The journey to reading proficiency isn’t linear—it’s filled with plateaus, leaps forward, and occasional steps back. This natural variability makes systematic assessment not just helpful but essential. When we regularly…

Phonics Games for the Classroom: 10 Teacher-Approved Activities

Phonics Games for the Classroom: 10 Teacher-Approved Activities

Learning to read shouldn’t feel like a chore. When children associate reading with enjoyment, they’re more likely to develop into lifelong readers who approach books with enthusiasm rather than dread.…

What is a Phoneme?

What is a Phoneme?

Have you ever wondered why your child can recognize the letter ‘B’ but struggles to connect it with the sound it makes? Or why sounding out words like “ship” and…