“We have had more English as a second language students [in class].
I find Explode The Code Books to be an excellent source for teaching
phonics and language. The pictures and drawings are very helpful for these
students in retaining the meaning of the words they are sounding out. Your
new book Explode The Code For English Language Learners has been very
helpful also.”
Donna L. Cramer Linville Hill School Paradise, PA
“The systematic approach is in predictable exercises so
the emphasis is on the skill or concept, not on ‘how to do the page.”
Marianna Davis Gastonia, North Carolina
“I use the Explode the Code books on a regular basis in the classroom
to reinforce reading and writing skills. It also is a great tool to foster
independent work habits. I plan on using Getting Ready for the Code next school
year for my Kindergarten class!”
Tammy Jivery Telluride Mountain School, Colorado
“This program is an excellent supplement to my phonics-based reading
curriculum. It allows my students to experience success working independently
and frees me to work individually with those students in need of more intensive
direct instruction. The black and white line drawings are less distracting than
other practice books.”
Martha Steger Taos Elementary School, New Mexico
“I love The Explode the Code Series. It does many things for my students
who are in inclusion classrooms. […] I have seen dramatic improvements in their
reading and language skills. -this book is a staple of my special education
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Elizabeth Scanion Old Mill Pond Elementary School, Massachussetts
“What can I say? Your Explode The Code materials have taught
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John Alisse Scarsdale, New York
Students at Lydia’s school who used Explode The Code Online made statistically significant gains on their annual state test, the California Standards Test (CST), in a control group comparison. The principal at Lydia’s school made the following observation regarding Explode The Code Online users at her school,
“We have noted academic success for the participants through the analysis of our site's informal assessments and the State's CST results. Students in the second and third grades showed the most gains.”
Lydia Gomez Vice-Principal and Principal, Bay Area schools
Northern California
When Haley attended the back to school night for her daughter as a second grader, she was told by her teacher that her daughter was one of the strongest readers in the class. Haley was somewhat surprised later that year when her daughter’s teacher told her that her daughter had learning disabilities, including dyslexia.
“The teacher was surprised because her learning disabilities wern't reflected in her reading skills. My daughter was a strong reader. The only thing my daughter did besides her ordinary school work was use Explode The Code Online. She spent a lot of time using the program because she liked it so much.”
Haley McGuire Parent
St. Petersburg, FL
“My daughter is a Special Education student. She has severe Auditory and Visual Perception problems as well as being diagnosed with ADD. She participated in a Explode The Code Online after school program two years ago. It was a great program for her. She was motivated to learn. She got immediate positive feedback, as she worked step by step on the Explode The Code Online program. I think that the see it, hear it, say it, type it system used in Explode The Code Online was the multisensory program she needed to give her a boost to get her starting to read.
Explode The Code Online gave my child the jumpstart she needed in a step by step phonics and comprehenstion reading program. I would like other children who struggle like my child to have access to the program.”
[Name Withheld]San Jose, CA
“While teaching my own class, I noticed that my [Explode The Code Online users] became familiar with Language Arts concepts and specific skills such as vowel sounds, rhyming words, letter blends, etc.”
Rachel Seton 2nd Grade Teacher
“Explode The Code Online allows students that are not English native speakers to learn the essentials of literacy in a fun and easy to follow format.”
Rita Garcia Academic Coach for English Language Learners
San Mateo, CA
“Explode The Code provides the phonetic development necessary for English learners. This program is a great tool for language acquisition, reading development and is fun for children as well.”
Emma Hanson Teacher for English Language Learners
San Jose, CA
A phonics best seller for over 30 years, Explode The Code® has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program meets and exceeds “No Child Left Behind” requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. Explode The Code is now available in workbooks and online.
Online
Workbooks
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Explode The Code Online
Explode The Code Workbooks
A Fit for RTI Tiers 1, 2, and 3!
Beginning. struggling, and advanced
readers work only on their areas of need.
Break through the code with online, data-driven phonics instruction.
Online features:
Individualized instruction and reinforcement based on continuous assessment
Curriculum spanning grades K through 4 in one comprehensive phonics program
Research-based instruction supported by auditory and visual cues to promote independence
at ExplodeTheCode.com
Try out student activities
View demos of diagnostic reporting
Read efficacy studies
Testimonials
…and more!
Robust reporting features that provide ongoing progress monitoring
Online delivery available across school, home and extended day services—no installation required
An engaging, game-like interface and built in reward system make learning fun for students
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Student activity sample
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12-Month Subscription includes:
Access to eight books of Explode The Code content for each student
Online teacher training for program start-up, navigation, and interpretation of reports
Flexible seats - Purchase a seat for each student. Then, if students have completed the program, those seats can then be occupied by new students.
Practical program support (implementation, technical) via phone or email
PLUS - Expiration Grace Period - 30 days of access while you plan your subscription renewal
How to Purchase Subscriptions
To activate teacher and student accounts, you will need to designate a person at your school who will act as an account administrator. This person will receive an e-mail with setup instructions. Please have this information ready at the time of order.
This program incorporates the Orton-Gillingham approach. This instructional methodology is language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, cognitive, and flexible. Learn more »