Kumon Publishing North America My Book of Reading Skills: Phonics

As a parent navigating the early stages of reading with my child, the Kumon Phonics workbooks have been an indispensable tool in our home learning arsenal. We were looking for something structured yet engaging, and these books delivered exactly that. What makes these books effective is their structured progression. They break down phonics into manageable, bite-sized steps, starting with simple vowel sounds and gradually progressing to more complex blends and consonant clusters. The repetition is intentional and incredibly effective; it helps reinforce those core concepts until they become second nature. My child never felt overwhelmed, just successful with each completed page. The activities are straightforward and kid-friendly, combining tracing, matching, and plenty of picture cues that appeal directly to young learners. The format is predictable, which builds confidence and allows my child to work somewhat independently. If you are seeking a clear, structured, and highly effective way to teach phonics fundamentals at home, the Kumon series is fantastic. It’s a reliable, low-prep resource that systematically builds a solid foundation for reading success. We highly recommend them for any parent ready to tackle phonics in a structured way.

Very easy to work through with your child, easy to understand and guide your kids through.

Full of useful phonics exercises and pages of different concepts, which focus a lot on blends and comparing long and short vowels. There are also a few pages were concepts are reviewed, and parent tips are given, which is very nice. I only wish the pages were cut to be removable so they could be used more than once such as in a laminated pocket.

Kids love them. Easy to work with. Might be a little basic, but it builds confidence.