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Hooked on Phonics for Homeschoolers

Homeschool reading curriculum - how to choose the best homeschooling phonics curriculum for your child. A father is observing as his child writes in a Hooked on Phonics workbook.

You’re in charge with Hooked on Phonics!

No more planning your own lessons or wondering if you’re “doing it right.”

Hooked on Phonics puts you in control of how your child learns. Our multi-modal approach is a perfect fit for families who want an effective homeschool reading program to teach phonics with confidence.

A Structured Program

Mother overseeing two children using the Hooked on Phonics app and write in a colorful workbook.

Hooked on Phonics is a structured system of direct, explicit instruction aligned with the science of reading.

The program follows a clear, step-by-step sequence to build essential literacy skills such as:

•   letter recognition
•   phonemic awareness
•   decoding
•   sight words
•   comprehension, spelling, and more!

A Hybrid Blend of Digital & Print Learning

A happy child using the Hooked on Phonics app on a tablet, with a practice pack workbook, flash cards, and storybooks on the table nearby.Our unique combination of digital and physical materials strikes the perfect balance between visual and tactile learning. It’s the ideal way to support your child’s reading journey.

The App’s digital lessons, songs, and games are scaffolded to introduce essential phonics skills effectively and memorably.

The print workbooks and storybooks mailed to your child support each learning step with direct, explicit instruction.

A Trusted Program with Time-Tested Results​

A parent and child reading CAT, one of the simple storybooks offered in the Hooked on Phonics app and practice pack bundle.We’ve been helping parents like you turn their children into confident readers for 40 years!

Designed by literacy experts, Hooked on Phonics is research-based, easy to use, and has a proven track record among homeschoolers. See the full picture with our Scope and Sequence.

What makes it especially powerful for homeschoolers is the carefully designed blend of structure, flexibility, and hands-on learning. You’re in charge, every step of the way!

Separate Access for 3 Learners

Two little girls smiling as they use the Hooked on Phonics app on a tablet.One subscription gives you App access for up to three learners at the same time!

Each child’s learning progress is tracked separately.

Plus, each learner can unlock their own custom avatars and fun bonus games as they progress.

Weekly Progress Reports

Little boy using the Hooked on Phonics app on a tablet, with practice pack workbooks and storybooks nearby.Check your e-mail for a weekly progress report with details about each learner—including:

  • how often they played
  • what steps they visited
  • the skills they’ve mastered
  • a progress map showing how far they’ve advanced in their reading journey
  • and more!

Set your child up for a lifetime love of reading with an award-winning program that works!

How Hooked on Phonics Works

Take a look inside the App!

Preschool letter sound games video shows a clip of the gameplay of Double Doors, one of the Hooked on Phonics app games.

1. Connect Letter Shapes & Sounds

Start your little learner with the App’s Pre-reader section, where they’ll be introduced to the letters of the alphabet and their corresponding sounds.

Your child will listen to stories, watch cheery music videos, and play letter recognition games while building phonics skills.

Vowel Team Games - take a look at the gameplay of one of our app games.

2. Blend Letter Sounds into Words

With 30 steps and more than 100 games and videos, the App’s Learn to Read section is designed to help your child blend letter sounds into simple words.

In our systematic phonics program, each step contains three interconnected lessons that build upon each other for effective learning.

A still image from the digital storybook CAT, one of the books a child can read on the Hooked on Phonics app

3. Put It All Together: Read a Book!

At the end of every lesson, your child will find a customized decodable book using the words your they’ve just practiced.  Reading words in context is proven to be the best way to solidify learning.

Every story has an optional audio feature with visual highlighting for reading support. 

See what's in your Practice Pack!

A sample page of a pre-reader practice pack workbook - the perfect accompaniment to the Hooked on Phonics app.

1. Connecting Letters to Sounds

The lessons in the Pre-reader workbooks align precisely with the App to encourage letter recognition and tracing. There are parent tips, in-home activities, and mini-books to read together.

A sample page from a Hooked on Phonics workbook, exploring how a child can learn to read words in the ID word family.

2. Blending Sounds to Read Words

The Learn to Read workbooks pair with the App to give kids hands-on practice blending letter sounds together to read and write words. Discussion questions build fluency while rewards stickers celebrate success.

Hooked on Phonics decodable readers.

3. Reading a Book!

Printed readers composed of the words your child has just learned are a great way to encourage a new reader to pick up a book and read.  Imagine how proud your child will feel after reading their first books!

What Our Homeschooling Families Say

Farrah Gouma

“Used as a homeschooling family to teach all 4 children. We love it! Made my kids strong readers.”

Lacey Morrison

“Homeschool Mom approved👌”

Mickie Gonzalez

“I LOVE Hooked on Phonics  as a homeschool mom.”

Jessica Varillas

“Homeschool mom here. My 6-year-old went from not being able to sound out words to reading at a second-grade level.”

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