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About Hooked on Phonics
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At Hooked on Phonics, we believe that every child loves to learn, so we focus on nurturing that thirst for knowledge with products that are fun, effective, and easy to use. We also support families and teachers as they help children improve reading skills. We celebrate every success so learning becomes a positive cycle that kids will love to repeat again and again. We meet all children at their level, engage their imaginations, and help them climb to the next level step by step. Every achievement ends in a celebration of success, an elevation of confidence, and an increase in self-esteem. Because as children master reading skills, they also lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Our promise to parents
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- Helping kids become confident readers
- For over 35 years, Hooked on Phonics has helped millions of children learn to read. Our proven phonics-based approach uses fun, step-by-step lessons designed to build strong reading skills and confidence at every stage.
Why Choose Hooked on Phonics?
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Proven Phonics System Our step-by-step phonics approach teaches kids how letters and sounds work together so they can decode words and become confident readers. |
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Builds Skills Step-by-Step Children start with simple sounds and gradually progress to reading full sentences and stories at their own pace. |
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Fun, Interactive Learning Digital lessons paired with hands-on materials create a multisensory experience that helps kids practice and retain reading skills. |
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Trusted by Millions of Families For decades, families have used our program to help children build strong reading foundations. |
Contact info
United States
- contact@hookedandcompany.com
- hookedonphonics.com
The Smarter Way to Learn to Read
4.5
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1K reviews
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This has been so incredibly helpful for…
This has been so incredibly helpful for my children. I will definitely be using Hooked On Phonics again in the future.
3 September 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Thank you for your great review, Pamela! We're thrilled that your family is seeing success with our program! Keep up the great work!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
I’m sorry but she isn’t reading.
2 September 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi there,
Within 30 days of using our program consistently, you should see a Hooked on Phonics grade level improvement in your child's reading skills. Please give our product a test drive with your family, and if for any reason the program is not a good fit, cancel before 30 days are up and you will not be charged again, and you may request a refund of the price you paid at sign-up, no questions asked. For Pre-readers, they'll show a significant increase in reading skills, as actual reading begins with the Learn to Read program.
We’ll also add, if you're not seeing the results you'd hoped for after using the program consistently, reach out and we'll gladly assist you in adjusting your strategies with additional tips and suggestions. We’re here to help!
Message us on Facebook, email us at contact@hookedonphonics.com, or chat with us live on hookedonphonic.com!
- Your Hooked on Phonics Customer Care Team
My 1 yr is able to read 2 almost 3…
My 1 yr is able to read 2 almost 3 books and loves hooked on phonics (she calls it phonics). Buy it you won't be disappointed!
1 September 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi Victoria, We're thrilled that your 1 year old is seeing success with our program! Happy reading!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
Making reading fun
Each page in a book, and consequently each new book, progresses my daughter’s learning at the ideal rate. She is loving to read, thanks to these colorful stories. The star stickers are a great addition, in that she rewards herself after completion of every few pages. Thanks Hooked on Phonics for making reading fun!
1 September 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Thank you for your great review, Kira! We're thrilled that your family is seeing success with our program! Keep up the great work!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
It Worked 40 Years Ago and It Works Today!
Our daughter learned to read with Hooked on Phonics. She loved it and was reading well before she entered Kindergarten. Our grandgirls are using the program now and are enjoying reading for the first time. Thank you for making this life skill so much fun.
1 September 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi Terry, Thank you for your great review. We're thrilled that your daughter saw success with our program and your grandgirls are enjoying it today! Happy reading!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
Definitely worthwhile
Love the hooked on phonics application. My daughter at 6 years old has made definite improvements with her reading adding this in our routine. We (my daughter and I) have one complaint, and that there's not enough variety in the games. There are days it takes some coaxing to make it all the way through a lesson of another very predictable game.
30 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Thank you for the review Rebecca! We truly appreciate your feedback. We're always looking to make improvement, so we will share your thoughts with our development team.
Love it but don’t get your money’s worth
I love the stuff I have received but I am very dissatisfied with the pricing. When I signed up the website said your first month is only $1 and every month after is only $6.99. Well it was a lie my first month was $6.99 and every month after has been $15.98. I feel I don’t get $15.98 worth of material and I’m having a hard time canceling my subscription.
30 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi Frank.
We're sincerely sorry to hear that there has been some confusion about our pricing. With our Facebook offer, you get your first month for $1. After that, our monthly subscription program costs $12.99 plus $2.99 for shipping for a total of $15.98 a month. The cost of the App access is $6.99 and the Practice Packs are $6 plus $2.99 shipping. You’ll receive a workbook, 2-3 storybooks, stickers and access to our App each month.
You may cancel at any time for any reason. You may sign into your dashboard 24/7 at www.hookedonphonics.com/dashboard any time to adjust your subscription settings, message us here on Facebook, email us at contact@hookedonphonics.com, or call 1-888-605-5055, Monday through Friday, 9AM – 5PM ET. But no worries, we've cancelled your subscription as a result of this review.
- Your Hooked on Phonics Customer Care Team
My experience
So far my 6yr old has enjoyed hooked on phonics. It keeps him engaged and and see his growth.
29 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi Nicole, Thank you for the review. We are thrilled that your son is engaged and seeing success with the program.
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
Love the program
28 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi Kym, We're thrilled that Hooked on Phonics has been a great fit for your family. Thank you for the review and keep up the good work!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
I preferred the hooked on phonics set…
I preferred the hooked on phonics set that I ordered and got sent to the house , the entire set. We worked really well with my daughter with the flash cards and advanced with her as we saw fit. I don't really like this once a month kit that comes. I do like that hooked on phonics is still available. It's an excellent resource.
28 August 2021
The graphics look out dated and are not
The graphics look out dated and are not engaging enough. Especially compared to the educational games that are out now
28 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi there, Thank you for your review and feedback. We're always looking to make improvement, so we will share your thoughts with our creative team.
Most children were thumbs down
Most children were thumbs down. 4 out of 25 children enjoyed the lessons.
27 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi Boddy,
Thank you for your review and feedback.
We're always looking for ways to improve our program and value your input. We would like to share any pertinent information with our Product Development Team. Would you please reach out to us via email with more information about why this program was not a fit for the children you were using it with: contact@hookedonphonics.com
We look forward to hearing from you.
- Your Hooked on Phonics Customer Care Team
I really love this
I really love this! I’ve been reading these books to my son since he was one and he’s really enjoying them and so am I 🥰 His vocabulary is through the roof at this point and he’s only two. 🙌🏼🥰
25 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
We're thrilled that Hooked on Phonics has been a great fit for your son. Thank you for the review and keep up the good work!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
6 year old. Spanish Dual Immersion Student
My son is 6 years old and he is in a Dual Immersion Program for Spanish and I wanted him to learn to read in English as well and this Program helped him so much. He is able to read at his own pace and is able to go back and refresh his memory if he forgets something. We are even able to redo the entire lessons to better strengthen his knowledge. 10 out of 10 recommend
24 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi Catherine, We're thrilled that Hooked on Phonics has been a great fit for your family. Thank you for the review and keep up the good work!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Thank you for your great review, Aimee! We're thrilled that you're seeing success with our program! Happy reading!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
So far this is the only program that…
So far this is the only program that has helped my son. I used abcmouse and reading eggs because they were recommended. They are fun, but not too helpful.
24 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Thank you for your great review, Nene! We're thrilled that your family is seeing success with our program! Happy reading!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
H.O.P. Helped my daughter!
My daughter pushed back a bit in the beginning but over time her confidence grew. The workbook and flash cards seemed to work better than the iPad app because I wasn’t able to sit with her every time with the iPad. I am very grateful to have had Hooked on Phonics during the pandemic and Preschool. I feel my daughter will be better prepared for kindergarten this because of the program. Thank you for everything!
23 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Thank you for your great review, Jennifer! We're thrilled that your daughter is seeing success with our program! Happy reading!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
I need my subscription cancelled
23 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi Sandra,
Thank you for your review.
You may sign into your dashboard 24/7 at www.hookedonphonics.com/dashboard any time to adjust your subscription settings, but no worries, we have cancelled your subscription as a result of this review.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please reach out to us directly, Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm ET:
phone: 1-888-605-5055
email: contact@hookedonphonics.com
message us: Facebook or Instagram
- Your Hooked on Phonics Customer Care Team
This app has helped my child read and…
This app has helped my child read and the price per month to get such access to HELPING my children read i couldn’t of asked for a better app. Definitely recommend for your children.
23 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Thank you for your great review, Desiree! We're thrilled that your family is seeing success with our program! Happy reading!
We'd love it if you could review us in the App Store too!
Android https://bit.ly/2HSOjLm
Apple https://apple.co/2HMpuAv
The content is great but the animation…
The content is great but the animation makes some of the letter confusing. Like the Q and g and odd. Also the app itself is a little buggy sometimes. Makes you repeat modules when you’ve previously completed.
The animation isn’t that exciting to my 5 year old anymore
22 August 2021
Reply from Hooked on Phonics
Hi Lance,
We're sorry to hear that the animation causes confusion. We're always trying to improve our program and will share your feedback with our Product Development Team. If you're having technical issues with the App, we'd recommend uninstalling and reinstalling the App with a strong WiFi signal.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please reach out to us directly, Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm ET:
phone: 1-888-605-5055
email: contact@hookedonphonics.com
message us: Facebook or Instagram
- Your Hooked on Phonics Customer Care Team
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