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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

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

Root Word Meaning: Building Vocabulary Through Phonics

Root Word Meaning: Building Vocabulary Through Phonics

Have you ever watched your child struggle with an unfamiliar word, sounding it out letter by letter, only to miss its meaning entirely? While decoding words is a crucial first…

Building Reading Fluency at Home

Building Reading Fluency at Home

Remember that heart-warming moment when your child first recognized their name in print? The excitement in their eyes was undeniable! Now, as they’re sounding out c-a-t and d-o-g, you might…

Reading Comprehension Strategies: Building on Phonics Foundations

Reading Comprehension Strategies: Building on Phonics Foundations

Ever watched your child perfectly sound out every word in a story, only to have them stare blankly when you ask what the story was about? You’re not alone. This…