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Phonics 1
Magic E
Silent E & long vowel practice
Sounds a_e · i_e · o_e · u_e · e_e · _ce · _ge
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Thoughtfully made phonics workbooks for tutors, learning centers, and parents — helping children practice reading, spelling and writing, one step at a time.
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Explore the Acorn & Quill phonics series, with each workbook building gently on the skills that came before.
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Workbooks
Each workbook builds phonics through reading, spelling, writing, comprehension, and sentence practice.
Reading
Recognize patterns in words and sentences.
Spelling
Build and spell words using the target patterns.
Writing
Practice handwriting the target pattern on guided lines.
Comprehension
Understand and respond to what has been read.
Sentence Building
Build sentences from picture prompts, then write their own.
Story Reading*
Read a decodable story built to repeat the target pattern.
*in selected booksSkills that build naturally
Each lesson revisits sounds from earlier lessons while introducing the next one.
Color that does a job
Every lesson has its own color, and the target pattern is colored on every page, so it's easy to find and easy to spot.
Practice, not padding
No oversized pictures or empty space. Every page gives learners something to do.
Made for guided teaching
Introduce the sound, then use the workbook for guided and independent practice. Teacher notes and a full answer key included.
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What ages are the workbooks for?
The phonics series suits learners from around age 5.
Which book should we start with?
Magic E, once your learner knows their letter sounds and can read simple words like cat and hop.
Where do I buy them?
On Amazon, in paperback and full color. Every workbook page links straight through.
Can I see a sample?
Yes — Each workbook page shows sample pages you can look through, no sign-up needed. You can also request a free printable lesson by email.
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