Accelerate Reading Growth with Systematic, Explicit, Research-Based Phonics Instruction
Build a solid foundation in phonics and help K–2 students become successful readers. Saxon Phonics & Spelling was built to explicitly teach phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency in a way that's supported by scientific research and has been proven effective by years of classroom success.
Effective Science-Based Instruction
Saxon's approach to teaching phonics and spelling concepts is based on foundational research in the science of reading and cognitive science. Ongoing reading assessments monitor progress and ensure knowledge sticks.
Proven to Drive Student Growth
A study conducted by PRES Associates, Inc. showed that students using Saxon demonstrated significant gains in reading, phonics, and spelling. The program also works for speakers of languages other than English and special education students.
Motivational Learning Experiences
Explicit instruction, a multisensory approach to learning, multiple small- and whole-group activities, hands-on games, and active learning opportunities provide students with various opportunities to build foundational skills.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Built-In Tools to Support Instruction and Build Foundational Skills
Texts Students Want to Read
Decodable Readers allow students to practice reading with confidence, while Fluency Readers give each child many opportunities to practice during whole-group reading instruction or independent reading time. Controlled vocabulary is used throughout the program so students are able to achieve automaticity.
Multisensory Practice and Dyslexia Support
Saxon Phonics & Spelling provides multisensory instruction to support all learning modalities and aligns with the Orton-Gillingham approach for differentiated reading instruction. All students, including those with dyslexia, receive support for ongoing success.
Embedded Social and Emotional Learning
Not only do students learn the foundational reading skills they needed to become confident readers, they also get practice learning to manage their behavior through integrated classroom-management behavioral supports.
TEACHER EXPERIENCE
Accelerate student phonics, spelling, and reading growth.
Integrated Phonics, Spelling, and Handwriting Instruction
The relationship between reading and writing is vital to building early literacy skills. Saxon makes it easy to simultaneously teach phonics, spelling, and handwriting using a structured literacy approach with built-in instructional supports.
Incremental Learning and Controlled Practice
Explicit, systematic instruction given in small increments provides multiple opportunities for exposure. Teachers can review student progress daily, allowing them to know what students have mastered and where they might need additional support.
Differentiation in Every Lesson
Targeted, small-group activities support students who are striving, on-target, or need an extra challenge, by providing an additional focus on skills that were taught during the lesson.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR TEACHER SUCCESS
Inspire educators with a Heinemann professional learning partnership that builds confidence in their program implementation and supports them as they work towards their professional goals.
- Implementation Support - Build teacher confidence for a successful Saxon Phonics and Spelling implementation with Getting Started sessions for schools or districts. Educators will learn the program's organization, lesson structure, and essential components, ensuring that teachers feel both supported and excited about their new Heinemann program.
- Live Online Follow-up Support - Deepen your teachers' learning and application through live online follow-up sessions, offering additional support topics like digital tools, resources, assessment, data, and reports. Personalize their ongoing professional development by selecting relevant topics.
- Personalized Instructional Coaching - Support
teachers with personalized coaching sessions tailored to
high-impact instructional strategies, planning, and the
development of classroom goals.
Learn more about Personalized Coaching - Courses - Heinemann courses equip teachers with
essential skills to deepen educator knowledge, elevate the
effectiveness of Saxon Phonics and Spelling implementation, and achieve improved
student outcomes.
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Research
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Related Insights and Resources
How Saxon Phonics and Spelling Supports K-2 Students with Dyslexia
Saxon® Phonics and Spelling provides multisensory instruction to support all learning modalities and aligns with the Orton-Gillingham approach for differentiated reading instruction. All students, including those with dyslexia, receive support for ongoing success.
Effective Foundational Literacy Instruction Grounded in the Latest Research
Saxon® Phonics and Spelling's approach to teaching phonics and spelling concepts uses foundational research in the science of reading and cognitive science.
Understanding the Pillars of Literacy and Saxon Phonics
The 5 Pillars of Literacy - also known as the Big 5 - have remained widely accepted by researchers and educators as core elements of effective reading instruction since the National Reading Panel's report was first published in 2000.