the science of reading

Phonics

the science of reading

Phonics

K-C

Grade Levels

108

Lessons

27

Assessments

1 Year Access

to S²TaR Center

Teach the Science of Reading for Early Literacy

Simple Solutions Phonics supports reading development through systematic practice with phonemes, syllables, and word formation, all core components of the science of reading. This phonics program complements your state-specified curriculum, helping students master letter recognition, decoding, and the fundamental skills they need to become confident readers. From kindergarten through third grade, daily practice builds the strong phonics foundation essential for reading success. Learn more below, or connect with our program consultants to start today.

Develop the Science of Reading with Complete Support

Phonics content is tailored to each grade level’s developmental reading needs:

Kindergarten:

  • 108 Lessons – Introduction to letter sounds, basic phoneme awareness, and early decoding
  • Help Pages – Visual support for letter formation and sound associations
  • Pre/Posttest – Track emerging phonics skills

First Grade:

  • 108 Lessons – Building phonics patterns, blending, and word recognition
  • Help Pages – Reference for phonics rules and patterns
  • Pre/Posttest – Measure growing decoding proficiency

Grades 2-3:

  • 108 Lessons – Advanced phonics patterns, multisyllabic words, and fluency development
  • 27 Quizzes – Regular assessment of decoding skills
  • Help Pages – Support for complex phonics patterns and spelling rules
  • Pre/Posttest – Comprehensive reading fluency measurement

All materials align with science of reading principles, ensuring systematic, explicit phonics instruction.

Online Resources via S²TaR Center

Every class set includes a full year of digital support:

  • Complete answer keys for daily lessons and assessments
  • Topic Guides organizing phonics skills by development sequence
  • Digital Help Pages students can access during reading practice
  • Success tips for implementing phonics instruction
  • Quiz options in a printable format

These tools support consistent phonics instruction while tracking student progress through foundational reading skills.

Contact our team to learn which options are available for your grade level and how they can complement your phonics instruction into the science of reading.

Help Your Students Master Phonics

Our Phonics program applies retrieval practice, spaced practice, and interleaving — strategies grounded in cognitive science and the science of reading — to help students develop automatic decoding skills that support lifelong reading success. Reach out to our team to get started.

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Standards Alignment

Simple Solutions’ products are closely aligned with many state and national standards and guidelines. Each question in our materials is aligned to the single best-fitting national standard, which is listed in the lesson. Our online tool may show additional “partially aligned” standards to help connect content to various state standards. These extra standards are not printed in the lesson, but reflect broader alignment to support state-specific needs.

Use the tool to find out how each product aligns with state standards. You can start with a standard set and see all lessons and quizzes aligned with that standard with a particular product. Or, you can start with a Simple Solutions book and see which standards are covered by each lesson or quiz. Check back regularly for updates.

Samples

Explores samples of this educational program below. Select the grade level and look through samples of the material offered to students as part of the program.

  • Select a Grade Level:

Kindergarten

Sample 1

Kindergarten

Sample 2

Kindergarten

Sample 3

Kindergarten

Topic Guide

Level 1 A

Sample 1

Level 1 A

Sample 2

Level 1 A

Sample 3

Level 1 A

Topic Guide

Level 2 B

Sample 1

Level 2 B

Sample 2

Level 2 B

Sample 3

Level 2 B

Help Pages

Level 2 B

Topic Guide

Level 3 C

Sample 1

Level 3 C

Sample 2

Level 3 C

Sample 3

Level 3 C

Help Pages

Level 3 C

Topic Guide