Free Phonics Reading Program & Lesson Index
Free phonics lessons for beginning and struggling readers
Learning to read takes practice! Use these free phonics lessons and videos to practice short vowels, word families, letter sounds and decoding skills.
Reading Patch provides reading and phonics instruction for beginning and struggling readers of all ages. Whether you're helping a child learn to read, supporting an older struggling reader, or learning to read as an adult, you can work through the lessons at your own pace.
Choose a vowel sound or word family below to start practicing.
New to Reading Patch? Our free step-by-step reading program combines reading instruction, phonics practice and printable activities to help learners build their reading skills and confidence.
Short a Phonics & Word Family Lessons
Short E Phonics & Word Family Lessons
Short I Phonics & Word Family Lessons
Short O Phonics & Word Family Lessons
Short U Phonics & Word Family Lessons
Vowel Y Phonics Lessons
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