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Many phonics programs organize instruction around spelling rules (such as syllable types or vowel-consonant patterns). The Robinson Reading System flips this model, focusing first on the most common spellings of English as a tool to support reading acquisition first.
This approach offers several advantages:
🔹 Simplifies decoding – Instead of memorizing disconnected spelling rules, students start with the sounds they already know from speech and learn how they appear in text.
🔹 Improves reading fluency – By providing a phonetic support system through the Robinson Code, students can decode complex words more efficiently.
🔹 Bridges the gap between spoken and written language – Many struggling readers can speak fluently but struggle to connect sounds to print. RRS ensures they master sound-symbol relationships before encountering irregular spellings.
🔹 Supports both phonics and sight word recognition – Because the coded words always appear alongside standard English spelling, students incidentally learn high-frequency words while decoding unfamiliar ones.
Want to learn more about this program? Contact us at info@robinsonreading.org
This March, Robinson Reading Company celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Just My Luck, an engaging story about navigating new beginnings, unexpected challenges, and maybe even a little bit of luck.
High school student Maeve is the new girl in school, hoping to make friends by earning a spot at basketball camp. But her journey takes a few slippery turns—she stumbles upon a lost dog, faces an unexpected accident on the way to practice, and starts to wonder if she’ll ever catch a break. Then, she spots a four-leaf clover on the sidewalk. Could this tiny symbol of luck turn things around?
Perfect for middle grade and young adult readers, Just My Luck is Robinson Reading Company’s March 2025 Book of the Month. Find a reading tutor at robinsonreading.org/tutor.
