Are you looking for a simple way to teach your child to read? We’ve loved Hooked on Phonics for years, and when they added practice packs to the monthly app subscription, I had to show you. Now you get the best of both worlds: a fun learning app plus workbooks and storybooks for hands-on practice.
What you’ll get from this post
- What’s new in the Hooked on Phonics app subscription
- Which ages and levels the app covers
- Why we like pairing an app with workbooks
- What the first-month offer was when we filmed
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What’s new: practice packs
The Hooked on Phonics app now comes with practice packs: workbooks and storybooks your child can hold and work through, to go with the lessons on the app. If your kid loves screen time but you also want pencil-and-paper practice, this covers both.
What ages it’s for
The app starts at the preschool level and goes up to 2nd grade. In the video, you can watch my son using it, including the new preschool and pre-K workbook.
Why we keep coming back to it
The Hooked on Phonics app is such an easy way to learn to read. It’s fun, quick and painless. It also takes the pressure off us parents to teach reading all by ourselves, which is a big deal when you’re homeschooling more than one kid.
The offer when we filmed
When we filmed, you could try Hooked on Phonics for $1: your first month of the app subscription plus a practice pack.
Key takeaways
- The Hooked on Phonics app now includes practice pack workbooks and storybooks.
- It covers preschool through 2nd grade.
- It’s a fun, low-pressure way to teach reading at home.
What viewers say
Can't do without it. It's so important that they can read before 1st grade.
@signedelacroix7213 on YouTube
This was a great video! It was nice to see your son using it! Thank you
@jadeeldridge3510 on YouTube
Things we mentioned
- Hooked on Phonics app and practice packs: the reading app we’ve used for years
- Our easy way to teach preschool and pre-K at home
- Our 1st grade curriculum choices
- Our daily schedule for school at home and chores
- How we fixed bad behavior during school time at home
- Our school room makeover
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FAQ
What ages is the Hooked on Phonics app for?
The app starts at the preschool level and goes up to 2nd grade.
What are Hooked on Phonics practice packs?
They’re workbooks and storybooks that come with the monthly app subscription, so your child gets hands-on practice alongside the app.
Is Hooked on Phonics good for preschoolers?
We’ve loved it for years. It’s fun, quick and takes the pressure off parents to teach reading on their own.