About This Site

What this is

Phonics Handbook for Kids is a free, browser-based phonics programme organised into 13 levels. Each level teaches one decoding skill, gives a memorable rhyme, and provides tappable word cards so children can hear the sound while they see the spelling. It works on any modern phone, tablet or computer — no app, no account, no download required.

Who it is for

• Parents helping a child at the beginning of English reading (roughly ages 5–8);
• Teachers who want a ready-to-project warm-up or a simple home-practice link;
• Tutors and homeschoolers looking for a structured, low-prep phonics sequence.

Adults do not need to be confident English speakers: every word can be played aloud by the browser, so the child can hear a clear model and repeat it.

What is inside

How to use it

1. One level a day, 10–15 minutes. Tap a word to hear it, then ask the child to repeat.
2. Use the “Play group” button to hear a whole word family in sequence — this is where patterns click.
3. Tap “I’ve got it” at the end of a level. The progress bar is saved in the browser.
4. Finish with the 13-question quiz and the graduation checklist, then celebrate.

Short, frequent sessions work far better than one long session. Revisiting an earlier level is encouraged — repetition builds automaticity.

Cost and access

The handbook is free to use. It is funded by the author and, where applicable, by non-personalized advertising. There is no paywall, no subscription and no upsell.

Who made it

Using the material

• You may use the handbook freely at home, in classrooms, in tutoring sessions and in homeschool settings.
• You may share the link with other parents and teachers.
• Please do not resell the content, republish it as your own product, or remove attribution.
• If you would like to translate or adapt it, please get in touch first.

Feedback and corrections

Phonics terminology varies between programmes (for example, different publishers may group vowel teams slightly differently). If you spot an error, an unclear example or a pronunciation problem, please email us with the level number and the word. Corrections are usually published within a week.

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