As an educator, you play a crucial role in children’s literacy development! Effective phonics instruction lays the foundation kids need to become curious, lifelong learners in the classroom and the world beyond.
Whether you’re considering which phonics instruction methods work best or looking for ways to introduce difficult concepts to students, phonics.org is here to support you.
Every classroom contains a unique tapestry of learners, each bringing their own strengths, challenges,...
Teaching phonics effectively means reaching every student in your classroom, regardless of their reading...
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’m a visual learner” or “My child learns...
As educators, supporting students with dyslexia requires a deep understanding of evidence-based phonics instruction....
Teaching phonics to young children can be both fun and effective when you incorporate...
The Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey has captured the imagination of young readers...
Just as children progress through stages when learning to walk and talk, they also...
The relationship between reading and writing instruction has undergone a significant transformation in American...
Learning to read and write are two sides of the same coin. While many...
Understanding phonics milestones by age helps parents and educators effectively support children’s literacy development....
Every classroom contains a unique tapestry of learners, each bringing their own strengths, challenges, and experiences to the process of learning to read. As educators, we must ensure that systematic…
Teaching phonics effectively means reaching every student in your classroom, regardless of their reading level or learning style. While research clearly shows that systematic, explicit phonics instruction is essential, the…
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’m a visual learner” or “My child learns best by doing,” you’re familiar with the concept of learning style myths. While these ideas are…
As educators, supporting students with dyslexia requires a deep understanding of evidence-based phonics instruction. Research consistently shows that systematic, explicit phonics instruction is not just helpful—it’s essential for dyslexic learners.…
Teaching phonics to young children can be both fun and effective when you incorporate picture books into your instruction. Picture books naturally engage preschoolers while providing countless opportunities to develop…
The Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey has captured the imagination of young readers worldwide. What many parents might not realize is that these entertaining books also offer excellent opportunities…
Just as children progress through stages when learning to walk and talk, they also move through distinct developmental phases when learning to spell. Understanding these patterns can help parents and…
The relationship between reading and writing instruction has undergone a significant transformation in American education over the past century. Historically, the reading-writing connection was overlooked, as these two fundamental literacy…
Learning to read and write are two sides of the same coin. While many parents and teachers might focus on phonics and spelling as separate skills, teaching them together can…
Understanding phonics milestones by age helps parents and educators effectively support children’s literacy development. While every child develops at their own pace, there are general estimates about when and how…
