Welcome to The Free Phonics Program
Over 400 free phonics activities to build a solid foundation for early readers
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What is The Free Phonics Program?
The Free Phonics Program, originally launched as "Super Phonics" in 1997, was created by an experienced classroom teacher. For over two decades, it has been a cornerstone in phonics education, trusted by tens of thousands of teachers and reaching millions of students. While the digital age has seen a proliferation of phonics apps and programs, many inspired by our pioneering approach, The Free Phonics Program remains the original, unmatched computer-based phonics curriculum.
What makes The Free Phonics Program different?
Our program stands out because it offers a complete and comprehensive free phonics curriculum for grades K-2, unlike other free phonics programs that only cover fragmented parts of the phonics curriculum. The Free Phonics Program features over 400 interactive activities spanning auditory, visual, and tactile learning styles. From mastering the alphabet to reading full sentences, our free phonics curriculum is organized to build skills systematically and sequentially. And yes, it's entirely free - offering a depth and breadth of learning experiences that are unparalleled by other free resources.
Why is it free and what's the catch?
At Essential Skills, we're driven by a mission to make a tangible difference in education. Early literacy, particularly phonics, is critical; students not reading proficiently by the end of 3rd grade face significantly higher risks of academic failure. Offering The Free Phonics Program for free aligns with our commitment to support educators and students in foundational literacy skills.
In essence, there's no catch. Our only ask is that if The Free Phonics Program enriches your teaching and your students' learning, you help spread the word. Share your experience and this remarkable free resource with colleagues using the social sharing buttons below. Let's pay it forward together, fostering a love for reading in every child.
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What teachers have to say...
My students and I love the Super Phonics programs. They are great for both visual and auditory learners. These programs are a wonderful resource for targeting and training the specific skills that students need.
Christine Stevens, Methods and Resource Teacher
Grand Bay Primary
The Super Phonics programs are great and are loaded with skill building activities. The children love them! They are motivated by the programs and never get bored.
Margaret Bruland, Title I Teacher
Washington Elementary
We use the Super Phonics program every day. The kids think it is wonderful! One of the things I like most is that my ELL kids do very well in the programs. They get the individual English language instruction and attention they need without a teacher having to be at their side. The children are learning phonics better than they have from any other program!
Diana Raybould, Grade One Teacher
Borrego Springs Elementary
I have used the Super Phonics programs for at least five years. These are wonderful programs! I have never come across better phonics instruction than what these programs provide. The children are always engaged and focused when working on these programs. The pacing, reinforcement and feedback provided is excellent.
Barbara Kennemur, Grade Two Teacher
Hanceville Elementary
Our grade one teachers say that their children have made dramatic gains each year from working on the Super Phonics programs. Test scores have gone way up for their children!
Denise Watts, Computer Teacher
Martin Luther King Elementary
Super Phonics is used extensively throughout our school. It is extremely beneficial to our children. It is obviously software that has been designed by educators. It really gets to the heart of learning! We also have an ELL student that greatly accelerated his language acquisition using Super Phonics. I am completely sold on your programs!
Jennetta Koester, Library/Media Specialist
Will Rogers Elementary School
The data I collected was gathered by doing a simple pre-test and post-test. To add to this, I had each student do a decoding test (San Diego Quick Assessment) in September and again in June. This assessment tells me at what grade level a student can decode. As you can see the most remarkable results are from a student who has been using the Super Phonics program for two years. He went from a Grade 1 level to a Grade 5 level!
Judy MacDonald, Grade Teacher
Durham District Community School
