UNLOCK THE POWER OF PHONICS WITH SECRET STORIES® – THE ONLY ESSA LEVEL 1 PHONICS TOOL WITH AN AVERAGE EFFECT SIZE OF 1.62!
Secret Stories phonics has been proven to meet the highest evidence-based criteria for effectiveness, as recognized by Every Student Succeeds Act (“ESSA”) Level 1 – Strong Evidence Standards with an average effect size of 1.62. This means that our method has a statistically significant positive effect on student outcomes, ensuring that the individuals we serve not only catch up but excel. Level 1 programs meet the highest standard of evidence outlined by federal law, where most of our competitors are Tier 2, 3 and 4. This recognition highlights our commitment to empowering children, struggling learners and adult learners through literacy and education - unlocking the door to their full potential.
ACCELERATE LITERACY AND SUCCESS
Phonics is a teaching method that simplifies the English language down into just 44 sounds. Children and adult learners therefore ‘decode’ words by breaking them down into sounds rather than having to memorize thousands of words individually. Secret Stories® simplifies the learning process with our unique and proprietary, brain-based stories and sound images that explain complex phonics sounds through fun, memorable narratives. Whether your child is a beginner or struggling reader, or you're an adult learner aiming to boost your literacy, Secret Stories is the fast-track solution to mastering phonics.
PHONICS WITH THE BRAIN IN MIND

Phonics is the same for all learners—and whether you’re 5 years old or 50. The Secret Stories® app works with any curriculum, accelerating access to the phonics code and making it easier for children and adults alike to break down words by sounds—not by memorization. This means learners can start reading faster, enabling them to read to learn rather than being stuck in the process of learning to read.
HOW SECRET STORIES® HELPS LEARNERS OF ALL AGES
• BETTER ALPHABET® SONG: The quickest way to learn letter sounds through muscle memory, ideal for young learners and those starting to decode.
• SECRET STORIES® SOUND IMAGES: Access interactive stories for each phonics pattern, making it easy to remember sounds and spellings.
• FAST-TRACK LEARNING: Phonics mastery made simple with targeted practice and random play to reinforce knowledge.
What PARENTS are saying:
- “One week in and I’ve already seen a difference in my son! He’s sounding out word after word. A month ago, he crawled under his bed crying and calling himself stupid, and today, he is looking for words to sound out!"

- “My son is THRIVING! He’s not the same reader he was 5 months ago. We’re even reconsidering his dyslexic label, as his improvement has been so drastic. He used to avoid reading at all costs and now he loves finding Secrets in words and trying to decode them. He’s finally fallen in love with reading!"
What EDUCATORS are saying:
- “I added the Better Alphabet to my routine and am amazed what my kids picked up in the past 2 weeks! They’ve learned more letters & sounds this month than all of last year!”

"Secret Stories is my most prized resource. It helps kids instantly identify phonics sounds in words. I recommend it to all my parents because I know the difference it makes!"
- "Secret Stories is my most prized resource. I recommend it to all my parents because I know the difference it makes!"
KEY FEATURES
• Fast-Track the ABCs!
• Better Alphabet® Song for fast mastery of individual letters & sounds
Fast-Track Phonics Skills!
• Secret Stories® Embedded Mnemonic Pictures to reference for independent reading & writing
• Targeted practice & random play for reinforcement of sounds (for reading) & phonics patterns (for writing/spelling)
Join the Hundreds of Thousands of Learners Accelerating Their Literacy Journey!
Download Secret Stories® today and see how quickly your child or learner can start cracking the phonics code and reading with confidence!