A clear, comprehensive phonics reference for confident instruction

The PDX Reading Specialist Phonics Guide is a full-color, teacher-friendly reference designed to support explicit, systematic phonics instruction grounded in the Science of Reading.

This guide breaks down essential phonics terms and patterns with clear explanations, visual examples, and instructional clarity—helping educators confidently plan lessons, deliver intervention, and respond to student errors in real time. The Phonics guide can be used with ANY curriculum.

 

What’s Included

• Clear explanations of foundational phonics concepts
• Letter-sound correspondences and spelling patterns
• Decoding and encoding patterns
• Syllable types and syllable division patterns
• Morphology essentials (roots, prefixes, and suffixes)
• Teacher-friendly definitions
• Visual examples to support instruction
• Color-coded sections for quick reference

 

Designed For

• Classroom teachers (K–5)
• Reading specialists
• Literacy interventionists
• Special education teachers
• Literacy coaches
• Tutors
• Support staff working with struggling readers
• Parents supporting reading at home

 

Why Teachers Love This Phonics Guide

✔ Science of Reading aligned
✔ Supports explicit, systematic instruction
✔ Clarifies phonics terminology and concepts
✔ Helps identify and address skill gaps
✔ Easy to reference during instruction
✔ Works alongside any phonics curriculum

This guide is especially valuable when teachers need clarity, consistency, and confidence—not another program to manage.

 

Classroom Use & Instructional Support

The Phonics Guide is designed to be used during instruction, not just for planning. Keep it at your small-group table, intervention station, or desk to quickly reference accurate phonics explanations and instructional guidance when students need support.

 

Instructional Pairing

Phonics Rule Display Boards – Set A & Set B are designed to work alongside the Phonics Teacher Guide as a consistent visual reference that supports both instruction and student independence.

While the teacher guide provides clear explanations and instructional guidance for teachers, the display boards keep key phonics and spelling patterns visible in the classroom, allowing students to access the learning long after the lesson is taught.

By pairing explicit instruction from the teacher guide with an ongoing visual reference, students are better able to:

• Reinforce learning over time
• Reduce cognitive load
• Apply phonics and spelling rules more accurately during reading and writing

Available separately:

Phonics Rule Display Boards Set A

Phonics Rule Display Boards Set B

 

Reviews from Educators

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“This phonics guide is clear and easy to use. It gives teachers exactly what they need to explain phonics concepts accurately and confidently.”
— Karina B., Elementary Teacher

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“I keep this guide with me during small groups and intervention. It’s the perfect reference when students need reteaching or clarification.”
— Jennifer R., Reading Interventionist

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“This is one of the most practical phonics resources I’ve used. It aligns beautifully with the Science of Reading and supports strong instruction.”
— Brenda W., Literacy Coach