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Secret Stories® helps students make sense of phonics patterns so reading becomes easier and students become more confident.
Our tools replace frustration with smiles, and spark those “aha!” moments for students, teachers, and parents alike. A fun and effective way to make reading click.
The only ESSA Tier 1 Phonics Tool
10x more effective than other solutions. Backed by research.
Support every type of learner
Easy to implement. More information for Teachers and Homeschoolers
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Trusted by 40K+ Teachers
Downloaded by 20K+ families and teachers
Trusted by 40K+ educators and parents
Trusted by 40K+ educators and parents
Trusted by 40K+ homeschooling households
Downloaded by 20K+ families and teachers
Trusted by over 40K+ homeschooling households
Trusted by 40K+ educators and parents
Trusted by 100,000+ Educators & Districts Nationwide
Secret Stories® helps students make sense of phonics patterns so reading becomes easier and students become more confident.
🏆 The ONLY ESSA Level 1 Phonics Tool
95% of students using Secret Stories outperformed those using other phonics resources
🏆 The ONLY ESSA Level 1 Phonics Tool
95% of students using Secret Stories outperformed those using other phonics resources
🏆 The ONLY ESSA Level 1 Phonics Tool
95% of students using Secret Stories outperformed those using other phonics resources
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Focused on evidence-based learning, not trends.
Passionate about equity in literacy—making real tools accessible to all.
Designed to support educators, parents, and districts at scale.
Give your students the tools they need to decode, read, and succeed with brain-based phonics strategies that work faster and stick longer.
Scientifically Proven, ESSA Tier I Certified
Unlike most phonics tools, Secret Stories® meets the highest level of evidence-based effectiveness under ESSA (Tier I)—with an average effect size of 1.62, far surpassing the industry benchmark. In real classrooms, this translates to measurable impact: 95% of students using Secret Stories outperformed those without access to it. It’s not just helpful—it’s statistically proven to accelerate reading outcomes.
Fits Seamlessly Into What You're Already Doing
Secret Stories® isn’t another program you have to adopt—it’s a plug-in tool that works alongside any existing curriculum. Teachers and parents can begin using it immediately to speed up phonics understanding without disrupting their current routines. It’s low-lift, high-impact.
Turns Frustration into Fun—and Results
Most phonics tools are boring, confusing, or forgettable. Secret Stories® transforms the learning process by using fun, memorable stories, characters, and visuals that kids love. When learning is enjoyable, it sticks—and that’s when real progress begins.
Built to Scale for Classrooms & Districts
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or district leader, Secret Stories® adapts to your needs. From one-on-one tutoring to district-wide rollouts, it’s designed to support large-scale gains in reading fluency, test scores, and engagement—without the complexity or cost of traditional curriculum overhauls.
Phonics That Clicks with the Brain
Kids don’t learn best by memorizing—they learn by making sense of things. Secret Stories® uses the science of cognitive neuroscience to explain why letters behave the way they do in words, using embedded mnemonics and logical, story-based explanations that make phonics intuitive—even for early learners.
Works for Every Learner At Any Age
Secret Stories® isn’t just for early learners. It helps struggling readers, ESL students, adult learners, and even older kids who’ve fallen behind. Because the method aligns with how the brain learns, it delivers results whether a child is learning to read—or trying to catch up.
Grammar
English language instruction to help students comprehend text.
Library
Emphasizes skills to decode all English words.
Phonics
Instruction based on the Orton-Gillingham method.
Vocabulary
Emphasizes the most frequently used English words.
Fluency
Structured practice designed to increase speed, accuracy, and comprehension.
Comprehension
Varied levels of instruction differentiated to each student's needs.
Decodable books
Application of newly learned phonics skills.
Awareness
Teaching letter-sound relationships in an engaging and memorable way through its "secrets.”
★★★★★ Trusted by over 40,000+ Teachers
Secret Stories® Decorative Brights Class Kit
Complete phonics toolkit for teachers
Bright, engaging posters + songs included
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★★★★★ Trusted by over 40,000+ homeschooling households
Secret Stories® Homeschool Kit
Designed for parents & tutors
Includes book, flashcards, and song download
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★★★★★ Trusted by 40,000+ educators and parents
Secret Stories® Cool Pastel Class Kit
Quick-reference visuals for sound patterns
Perfect for home or classroom use
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★★★★★ Downloaded by 20,000+ families and teachers
Secret Stories® Digital App (iOS, Android, Web)
$14.99
Interactive, on-the-go phonics learning
Great for centers, tutoring, or home play
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Give your students the confidence to read, spell, and succeed—with the only ESSA Tier I phonics tool proven to work.
