Nurture your child's love for reading with our engaging and educational phonics programs designed for Pre-K to 2nd graders.
Join Pole and Vole on fun-filled adventures that make learning to read an exciting journey. Our expertly crafted programs combine beautifully illustrated workbooks with rich, episodic online audio lessons to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience for your little one.
Pole and Vole and the Alphabet Parade
Introduce your preschooler to the world of letters and sounds with engaging stories and activities. Pole and Vole take your child on a fun-filled adventure through the Alphabet Parade, meeting a memorable cast of characters and singing new songs for each letter. This program will give your child a solid foundation in letter recognition, which is the first step in learning to read.
Perfect for kindergartners, this program includes a series of engaging, silly stories about the adventures of Pole and Vole, from camping to putting on magic shows. Each audio installment is paired with phonics instruction and workbook practice, ensuring your child develops letter recognition and beginning phonics skills while enjoying the adventures.
Designed for first graders, this program focuses on core phonics skills and sight words. Join Pole and Vole on their magical journey to a birthday party with the help of a magic bag full of useful phonics knowledge. Each audio installment provides phonics instruction and guides your child through corresponding workbook activities, giving them a solid foundation in first-grade phonics skills and sight words.
Pole and Vole and the Quest for the Book of Language
Tailored for second graders, this program enhances reading comprehension and vocabulary through an adventurous story. Follow Pole and Vole on their quest to recover the stolen Book of Language, learning teamwork, bravery, and knowledge along the way. Each audio lesson provides guidance in phonics skills and workbook exercises, giving your child a solid foundation in second-grade phonics and word-attack skills.
At the Institute of Reading Development, we have spent over 54 years inspiring more than 3 million students to become skilled, enthusiastic readers. Our proven methods and engaging materials make learning to read fun and easy, ensuring your child develops essential reading skills in an enjoyable and supportive environment. Trust the experts at IRD to guide your child on their reading journey with our Phonics Adventure Programs.