Phonics & Reading
Reading help that actually works
Practical, research-informed guidance for helping early readers move from letter sounds to connected words and sentences.
My Child Knows Letter Sounds but Can't Blend Words
If your child knows letter sounds but struggles to blend CVC words like cat, this guide explains why blending is hard and how sound-by-sound practice can help.
How to Correct Phonics Errors Without Breaking Reading Practice
Learn how to respond to phonics mistakes with brief, specific prompts that keep beginning readers focused on the sounds in words.
The Science of Reading: Why Active Phonics Practice Helps Children Learn to Read
Learn how phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, word building, sound manipulation, and immediate feedback help children develop early decoding skills.
How to Choose the Next Phonics Skill to Teach
Learn how to plan a practical phonics sequence by checking readiness, introducing one useful pattern at a time, and building in cumulative review.