People often ask

• What is PhonicsMaker?

  PhonicsMaker is an online tool for educators that instantly creates fully customized, engaging decodable phonics stories tailored to specific student needs, interests, and educational levels (Foundation to Year 5).

• What problem does PhonicsMaker solve for teachers?

  It tackles the difficulty and time consumption of finding relevant phonics resources. It saves teachers significant prep time (estimated 5+ hours weekly) by replacing generic readers with highly targeted, interest-driven content, reducing stress.

• What aspects of the phonics stories can I customize?

  You have control over the specific phonemes or graphemes for practice, the story's topic (e.g., dinosaurs, student names, classroom themes), and the difficulty level, aligning with educational standards from Foundation to Year 5.

• How quickly can I create a story?

  Generating a customized phonics story is fast! Once you've selected your preferences, it typically takes around 1-2 minutes to create a ready-to-use story.

• Can I print the stories, and are they available as PDFs?

  Yes, the stories generated by PhonicsMaker are designed to be flexible. You can easily print them out for classroom use, and they are available in formats suitable for printing, implying PDF or similar printable output. They can also be used digitally on devices.

• Does PhonicsMaker support different regional spellings (e.g., AU, UK, US)?

  Yes, PhonicsMaker supports different regional spelling variations, including Australian, UK, and US English, ensuring the stories align with your local spelling conventions.

• How does the 7-day free trial work?

  The free trial offers complete access to all PhonicsMaker features for 7 days, allowing you to create unlimited stories. You won't be charged if you cancel before the trial period ends.

• What happens after the free trial ends?

  If you continue after the 7-day trial without cancelling, your subscription to the Teacher Plan will begin automatically. You'll be charged $19.97 per month, renewing monthly unless cancelled.

• How much does PhonicsMaker cost for individual teachers?

  The Teacher Plan costs $19.97 per month after the 7-day free trial concludes.

• Is PhonicsMaker aligned with educational principles and curriculum?

  Absolutely. PhonicsMaker is built upon the principles of the Science of Reading and is designed to create content aligned with curriculum standards for Foundation through Year 5.

• What specific features are included in the subscription (and trial)?

  You get the Instant Story Generator, Targeted Phoneme Selection, Custom Story Topics, Precise Difficulty Leveling (Foundation-Year 5), Unlimited Story Creation, Printable & Digital Formats, Regional Spelling Support (AU/UK/US), and regular content updates.

• What are the main benefits reported by users?

  Users report significant time savings in lesson prep, dramatically increased student engagement and reading confidence, the ability to precisely target necessary phonics skills, and an overall reduction in the stress associated with finding suitable reading resources.