Recommended Synthetic Phonics Programs

All Reading Doctor programs and apps are designed to support the teaching of synthetic phonics, which is a method of teaching children to read that has recieved overwhelming support from reading researchers. Our programs can be used in parallel with any synthetic phonics program. Here are some that we recommend.

MultiLit

MultiLit (“Making Up Lost Time in Literacy”) is an outstanding research-based program for students who are struggling with reading. Multilit programs are effective because they have all been supported by scientific research, have been demonstrated to be effective and are comprehensive and balanced to suit the needs of each child.

Jolly Phonics

Jolly Phonics is a fun and child centred approach to teaching literacy through synthetic phonics. With actions for each of the 42 letter sounds, the multi-sensory method is very motivating for children and teachers, who can see their students achieve.

PLD

PLD provides an Australian, evidence-based approach to Structured Synthetic Phonics (SSP) for primary school educators. Aligned with the Science of Reading, PLD’s SSP approach extends from the junior primary years through to upper primary years, thereby facilitating a whole school approach.

Letters and Sounds

First published by the UK government in 2007, Letters and Sounds is a phonics resource designed to 1) build children's speaking and listening skills and 2) prepare children for learning to read by developing phonics knowledge. Letters and Sounds is a detailed and systematic programme for teaching phonic skills. It is designed to be used with students who are five years of age and aims to help students become fluent readers by the age of seven.