Like the rest of Bug Club, Phonics Bug is pretty special.

It’s edited by Professor Rhona Johnston and Dr Joyce Watson and based on a seven-year study in Clackmannanshire that’s proven systematic phonics to be the most effective way to teach children to read. It’s everything you need to teach synthetic phonics at Foundation and Key Stage 1.

What makes Phonics Bug so special?  

• Phonics Bug meets 100% of the DfE criteria for teaching systematic synthetic phonics and helps children succeed in their screening check to boot!
• Encourages young readers with beautiful artwork, humour, loveable characters and books and topics they really want to read.
• Fast, effective phonics lessons using CBeebies videos and interactive whiteboard activities.
• Prepare and Assess online games, word generator and mock tests for the Year 1 screening check.
• Brilliantly combines an online reading world with stunning eBooks and beautiful printed books to spark enthusiasm.

Next steps

• Want to see more? Request a free demo in your school.
• Want to speak to someone about subscribing to Phonics Bug? Let us know via this form and your local consultant will be in touch. 

• Phonics Bug is based on the ground-breaking seven-year research trial that lead to the Clackmannanshire Report: The effects of synthetic phonics teaching on reading and spelling attainment. You can read details on our website.

Live outside the UK?

• International schools can buy the international edition of Phonics Bug from Pearson Global Schools here.