In line with structured literacy and the Science of Reading, all of our series offer step-by-step phonics progression, starting from the very simple and progressing to the more complex parts of the alphabetic code. Each series has cumulative progression so the previously learned phonics skills will be covered repeatedly as the reader progresses, ensuring the student has the opportunity to practice and consolidate the phonics skill. 

The Dandelion series for beginner readers starts by introducing the sounds of the alphabet at the CVC-word level. Our Catch-up Readers are action-packed, age-appropriate books for older readers with gaps in their phonics knowledge. Parallel series offerings provide the opportunity for students to have extra phonics practice, but with a new and engaging storyline. 

Each book has the target phonics listed so the educator can identify this with ease. A “reading practice” page is included in the Catch-up series to help prepare students for a successful reading experience.

The following charts show the phonics progression, or scope and sequence, of the books.