Saxon Phonics & Spelling is a comprehensive,
multisensory phonics and spelling program for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade.
Known for its incremental, spiral approach, it introduces concepts in small,
manageable steps while providing continual review to ensure long-term mastery.
The program is aligned with the Science of Reading and incorporates
Orton-Gillingham principles, making it especially effective for beginning
readers, struggling learners, and students with dyslexia.
Saxon Phonics builds strong decoding skills, spelling
proficiency, and reading fluency through explicit instruction, coding
techniques, and hands-on practice. Students learn to recognize patterns, divide
syllables, and understand how words work, giving them the tools to become
confident, independent readers.
Key Curriculum Features:
Incremental,
spiral learning with daily review and reinforcement
Unique
coding system (breve, macron, syllable division, etc.) that helps students
decode and spell
Multisensory
activities using letter tiles, cards, readers, and manipulatives
Built-in
assessments every 4 lessons to ensure mastery
Thorough
coverage of phonics, spelling rules, morphology, and fluency
Complete Homeschool Kits Contain:
Two-part
Teacher Manual (scripted lessons in easy-to-use binders)
Two consumable
Student Workbooks
Colorful
Fluency Readers and black & white Decodable Readers
Improved
organization with tabs and lesson overviews
Enhanced
differentiation and English Learner support
Updated
card quality and new spelling cards with mouth-position photos
Digital
handwriting masters and additional teacher resources
Saxon Phonics & Spelling is an excellent choice
for families who want a structured, thorough, and proven phonics program that
delivers strong results with clear scripting and built-in review. It works
especially well for parents who appreciate step-by-step guidance and multisensory
learning.
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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.
