Free Reading and Phonics Resources for Parents
Free resources for parents: a step-by-step reading guide, phonics assessment, decodable book lists, sample workbook pages, videos, and research on effective reading instruction.
If you are starting from scratch, begin with the step-by-step reading guide. For daily lessons and decodable practice, see the systematic phonics workbooks.
Reading Wars: Phonics vs. Balanced Literacy
Articles and context on the debate over phonics, balanced literacy, and the science of reading
Curriculum and Struggling Readers
Why a popular balanced-literacy curriculum left many children guessing instead of decoding
How to Teach a Child to Read
A step-by-step guide to teaching your child to read at home
Free Short Vowel Worksheets and Games
Printable short-vowel games, Bingo cards, and sight-word practice from Book 1
Sample Pages from Steps to Reading Books
Preview parent instructions, worksheets, games, and decoding practice from the workbooks
Learn to Read Videos for Parents
Free videos on systematic phonics, sight words, short vowels, and beginning reading lessons
The 5 Components of the Science of Reading
PDF explaining the five research-based pillars of effective reading instruction
Parents as Reading Tutors
Research on parent-led tutoring and early-reading progress
Decodable Books for Kids by Skill
Curated books children can read as they learn short vowels, blends, digraphs, and more
Free Phonics Assessment PDF
Identify which phonics rules your child knows and which need review
Teach Your Kid to Read Blog
Parent-friendly articles on phonics, decodable books, research, and home reading help
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