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Decodable reading resources that actually work

Research-backed strategies on decodable texts, Orton-Gillingham materials, and structured literacy - for teachers, tutors, and families.

Cozy bedtime reading routine with a parent and child sharing a favorite story before lights out.

Featured

How Can I Build a Consistent Reading Routine for My Child?

Create a consistent reading routine for kids with simple daily habits, bedtime rituals, and tips that make practice stick without power struggles.

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Mother guiding her child through a beginner reader by pointing to each word as they read aloud.

At Home

What Are the Most Effective Strategies for Teaching Your Child to Read at Home?

Evidence-based strategies for teaching your child to read at home, from phonics and read-alouds to decodable practice and confidence-building habits.

Paul HeinemannSeptember 1, 2026

Backpack, school supplies, and a child reading at home before the start of a new school year.

Seasonal

Back-to-School Reading Success: Your Family's Complete Guide

Help your child start the school year strong with reading routines, skill checks, and practical ways to keep literacy growing at home.

Paul HeinemannAugust 25, 2026

Literacy Leap

Literacy Leap: Features That Make Reading Practice Easier

Many families want to support reading at home, yet they're unsure where to begin, what skills to practice, or whether they're focusing on the right things.

Paul HeinemannAugust 18, 2026

Decodables

Decodable Readers: Everything You Need to Know

Learn what decodable readers are, why they matter for phonics practice, and how to choose texts that match your child’s current reading skills.

Paul HeinemannAugust 11, 2026

Child arranging magnetic letters to build words while learning letter sounds and spelling patterns.

Phonics

Phonics & Reading Skills: A Complete Guide to Building Strong Readers

Build strong early readers with phonics activities that teach letter sounds, decoding, blending, word families, digraphs, and confident independent reading.

Paul HeinemannAugust 4, 2026

Elementary teacher leading a small phonics lesson as students practice decoding words together.

Science of Reading

The Science of Reading: A Complete Guide for Parents and Teachers

A clear guide to the Science of Reading for parents and teachers: phonics, structured literacy, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and strategies that actually work.

Paul HeinemannJuly 28, 2026

Father and daughter sounding out simple words together during an afternoon reading session at the kitchen table.

At Home

How to Help Your Child Learn to Read at Home: The Complete Parent Guide

Practical strategies to help your child learn to read at home—daily routines, phonics practice, confidence tips, and when to seek personalized support.

Paul HeinemannJuly 21, 2026

A guide to Orton-Gillingham teaching materials for structured literacy

Tutorials

The Complete Guide to Orton-Gillingham Materials: Digital & Printable Resources

How to choose, create, and use Orton-Gillingham materials — free and paid, digital and printable — for systematic, structured phonics instruction.

Paul HeinemannJuly 1, 2026

Research-backed reading strategies and decodable texts

Tutorials

Decodable Texts: A Research-Backed Strategy for Reading Improvement

Discover how decodable texts can significantly improve reading skills for struggling readers, backed by comprehensive research and studies.

Paul HeinemannJune 5, 2026

Why decodable texts help struggling readers build confidence

Tutorials

Why Decodable Texts Help Struggling Readers Improve

Learn why educators and parents are turning to decodable texts as a proven method to build confidence and foster a love for reading in children who face challenges.

Paul HeinemannMay 12, 2026