Was Hooked on Phonics?
Hooked on Phonics Is a Commercial Brand of Educational Materials, Originally Designed for Reading Education Through Phonetics. First Marketed in 1987, It Used...
Hooked on Phonics is a commercial brand of educational materials, originally designed for reading education through phonetics. First marketed in 1987, it used systematic phonics and scaffolded stories to teach letter–sound correlations (phonics) as part of children's literacy.
What happened to Hooked on Phonics?
Hooked on Phonics was taken private in 2007 and the company renamed to Smarterville, Inc. The flagship Learn to Read product underwent a major redesign, featuring DVDs, web customizations, and an entire new line of systematic phonics readers.
How old is Hooked on Phonics for?
Hooked on Phonics is a powerful program for children approximately ages 3-8; from those who are just starting to learn letter names and letter sounds (approximately Pre-K or age three), to children who are struggling (or need a little boost) to master reading skills all the way through early 2nd grade.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
