Reading & Phonics
The building blocks of reading: letter sounds, blending, and sight words.
Ms. Grace Holloway
Literacy Specialist
Letter Sounds & Blending
Turn letters into words.
Sight Words & Rhyming
Words to know by heart, and word families.
Short & Long Vowels
The two sounds each vowel can make.
Blends & Digraphs
Two letters, one team.
Common questions
Who is "Reading & Phonics" for?
It is written for learners at Elementary level (Grades K–5), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on english. The building blocks of reading: letter sounds, blending, and sight words. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.
How long does the course take?
There are 4 lessons totalling 22 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.
What do I need to know before starting?
No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "Letter Sounds", covering consonants and vowels, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.
Is the course free?
Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.