Unlock Phonics Success: Your Ultimate Guide to Decodable Readers (PLUS Bonus Decodables Catalogue!)

When it comes to teaching kids to read at home, using decodable books is an important tool. These specially designed readers serve as a crucial stepping stone in the journey to reading proficiency. In this comprehensive guide, we unveil the world of decodable books and their significance, particularly for homeschoolers seeking effective reading solutions for their children. 

What are decodable books?  

Decodable books are tailored reading materials meticulously crafted to align with the phonetic principles that children are learning. These books are designed to incorporate the sounds and phonics rules being taught, providing children with practice in applying their newfound knowledge to real reading experiences. In homeschooling environments, where children are working at their own pace, using decodable readers helps reinforce new phonics and reading skills.

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Why are decodable books important when teaching reading to homeschoolers?

For homeschoolers, decodable books hold the key to rapid advancements in reading skills. These books bridge the gap between phonetic instruction and reading fluency, offering children a chance to practise decoding words and sentences in a context that makes sense.

The direct correlation between phonics instruction and reading comprehension is reinforced through this purpose. After completing one of our decodable books, children get to also practise their comprehension skills with a quiz.

Fast Phonics decodable books for homeschoolers  

Our collection of Fast Phonics decodable books offers homeschooling parents a treasure trove of resources. Now, with an impressive collection of over 450 phonics decodable books at your fingertips, the possibilities for your homeschooling journey are vast. 

The Fast Phonics program introduces a systematic synthetic phonics program in a fun online format. This exciting journey is divided into 20 Peaks, each filled with captivating phonics games focused on specific sets of letters and sounds.

As your child progresses, they'll find a match between these decodable books and the phonemes they're learning, reinforcing their understanding and mastery. 

These special books are designed to match the words taught in each corresponding Fast Phonics Peak, making learning engaging and effective.  

How can Fast Phonics decodable books support your homeschool?  

These readers serve a multitude of purposes by offering help with:  

1. Letter and sound practice

Children can reinforce the letters and sounds they're learning in a practical context. 

2. High-frequency words

Our decodable books include high-frequency tricky words (words that can't be decoded with children’s current phonics knowledge like ‘the’, ‘a’, and ‘is’). These are seamlessly integrated into the stories, making it easier for children to remember and use them. 

3. Phonics development stages 

The decodable phonics readers cover various stages of phonics development, ensuring a comprehensive learning journey.

4. Versatility in instruction 

Whether you use the decodable books to cater for whole class homeschooling activities, small group sessions, or independent practice.

5. Alignment with phonics curriculum  

Fast Phonics decodable books align seamlessly with phonics-based homeschooling curricula, that will enhance your children’s overall educational experience. 

6. Nurturing a lifelong love for reading

Children’s love of reading thrives when they have access to engaging stories. The Library’s decodable books come in a wide range of fiction and non-fiction genres, with fascinating subjects that are sure to inspire, teach and entertain.   

Discover this fully decodable synthetic phonics series of books in the Reading Eggs Library. Each book is accompanied by a distinct coloured border, corresponding to a specific Letter and Sounds phase. Free trial.

What sets apart our decodable books for homeschooling?  

Our unique features include a comprehension quiz at the end of each book. In the Reading Eggs program, as your child conquers these quizzes, they'll earn golden eggs — a fun reward that can be used to decorate their avatars and even their virtual homes.  

Another powerful feature in the Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress programs is that each completed book will also be automatically recorded in your child’s Reading Journal, marking a celebration of their reading accomplishments. 

These features add an element of fun and motivation to the learning process! 

Decodable readers in action 

From beginner levels to advanced stages, our decodable books come in a spectrum of levels. This helps you make sure that each child progresses according to the best practices in reading instruction. Decodable books play a vital role in early reading success, as supported by research on the science of reading.

This series of decodable books in the Reading Eggs Library features sounds that match the order they're taught in making learning consistent. Plus, each book includes questions and exercises to help your child’s understanding.

Bonus catalogue - regional variations and accessibility  

We understand the diversity of homeschooling needs worldwide, which is why we offer regional versions of our bonus catalogue for homeschooling parents. You can access downloadable brochures that are thoughtfully curated to address specific phonics requirements in your region. Our catalogue provides a handy list of grapheme-phoneme correspondences (GPCs) taught with our books that correlate.

So, as you can see, when homeschooling the role of decodable readers is pivotal in nurturing young readers' abilities. The fusion of phonics instruction and practical reading experiences offers an unmatched pathway to literacy success!  

We invite homeschooling families to embark on a journey of exploration through our extensive catalogue of decodable readers. As partners in your children's education, we're committed to enhancing their reading proficiency while fostering a love for learning that will last a lifetime.