Hooked on Phonics: Learn to Read is a popular,
engaging phonics program that teaches children to read in as little as 15–20
minutes per day. The program follows a consistent, easy-to-follow cycle:
children watch a short video lesson, complete fun workbook activities, practice
the new sounds and words, and then read a real story. Reward stickers provide
positive reinforcement at the end of each lesson.
Overview of Program Levels:
Preschool (Levels 1 & 2 - Early Emergent
Readers): Focuses on pre-reading skills including the alphabet, uppercase
and lowercase letter recognition, letter sounds, rhyming, and tracing.
Kindergarten (Levels 3 & 4 - Emergent
Readers): Builds foundational reading skills with short vowels, CVC words,
compound words, adding “-s” to words, sight words, and simple stories.
1st Grade (Levels 5 & 6 - Transitional
Readers): Reviews previous skills and introduces consonant blends,
suffixes, two-syllable words, and more challenging stories.
2nd Grade (Levels 7 & 8 - Early Fluent
Readers): Covers advanced phonics concepts including vowel teams,
diphthongs, r-controlled vowels, complex blends, and longer stories to help
children become independent readers.
What’s Included in Each Level Kit:
2 DVDs
(or online video access)
2
Workbooks
6–12 readers
Reward
sticker packs
Online
access to interactive games and activities
Hooked on Phonics: Learn to Read combines video
instruction, hands-on practice, and real reading success to build strong
phonics skills and reading confidence in a fun, motivating way!
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
