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Inspire a love of learning through phonics.

Whether you’re a teacher, family member, tutor, or childcare professional, you can have a positive impact on a child’s life. One of the most extraordinary gifts a child ever receives is the ability to read and write.

Although literacy doesn’t come naturally to humans, it’s an essential part of our everyday lives. Explicit, effective, and encouraging phonics instruction is vital to creating a more literate world.  Explore the trusted resources, articles, and reviews from phonics.org to instill a love of learning in someone you care about.

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Top 5 Reading Apps for Kids

With so many educational apps available, it can be tricky to figure out which...

Back to School Phonics Review for Early Readers

As summer fades and a new school year begins, parents and teachers must help...

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When Can Kids Write Their Name?

If you’re a parent, you likely anticipate your child’s developmental milestones with awe and...

ABC Pocket Phonics Review

ABC Pocket Phonics: Hits and Misses in Literacy Instruction Have you ever wondered how...

SplashLearn App Review for Reading Education

A Well-Made App With Unfortunate Phonics Errors At Phonics.org, we review all kinds of...

How Does Oral Language Support Children’s Writing? 

How Does Oral Language Support Children’s Writing?  KW: how does oral language support children’s...

How to Help Preschoolers Develop Pre-Writing Skills 

How to Help Preschoolers Develop Pre-Writing Skills  KW: how can you help preschool children...

Wonster Words App Review

Worn-Out Word Instruction That’s Not Worthwhile Wonster Words is an educational app designed for...

Top 3 Reading Apps to Avoid

Curious about how today’s most popular literacy apps compare? Check out the thorough reviews...

Simple 10-Minute Phonics Lessons for Busy Parents

If your child is learning phonics, you might be wondering how to help them...

Literacy Development & Phonics for English Language Learners

Literacy Development & Phonics for English Language Learners

English Language Learners (ELLs) face unique challenges when developing literacy skills in a new language. The type of phonics instruction provided to ELL students plays a crucial role in their…

ABC Spelling Magic App Review

ABC Spelling Magic App Review

Preschool University Takes On Spelling Practice Read more literacy app reviews on phonics.org to make informed choices about your child’s education.  Continue reading to learn more about the ABC Spelling…

Phonics for 3-Year-Olds

Phonics for 3-Year-Olds

Parents play one of the most significant roles in a child’s early literacy development. At the age of three, many children are ready to begin exploring the foundations of reading…

Reading Magic App 1 – Learning to Read Review

Reading Magic App 1 – Learning to Read Review

A Closer Look at Preschool University Want to read honest, expert reviews on literacy apps? Check out the Phonics.org library where our literacy experts share their insights!  In this article,…

Phonics.org: The Ultimate List of Phonics App Reviews 

Phonics.org: The Ultimate List of Phonics App Reviews 

The Phonics.org team is dedicated to helping parents and teachers navigate the many different phonics apps and programs for kids. Our literacy experts review and rate the popular programs available…

Hairy Letters App Review

Hairy Letters App Review

“Hairies” Helping Kids Learn to Read! Curious how the most popular literacy apps measure up? Check out our latest review of the Hairy Letters app and browse the complete list…

When Do Children Start Writing Sentences?

When Do Children Start Writing Sentences?

Learning how to write is a gradual process for children. If you’re a parent of a young student who’s learning phonics, you might wonder if their writing progress is on…

Chimp Fu Syllables: App Review

Chimp Fu Syllables: App Review

Chopping Chimp Champions Syllable Division Phonics.org literacy experts regularly review literacy apps on their usability, learner engagement, and quality of literacy instruction. Check out this review where we go over…

ABC Kids: Tracing & Phonics App Review

ABC Kids: Tracing & Phonics App Review

A Well-Made App That Needs Improvement in Literacy Fundamentals  Find valuable insights and informed opinions on other literacy apps at phonics.org.  Continue reading to learn more about the quality of…

Basic Transcription Skills in Spelling and Writing

Basic Transcription Skills in Spelling and Writing

Transcription skills are a big part of a child’s journey into literacy, playing a crucial role in both reading and writing development. As parents and educators, understanding these skills can…