ELSA Phonic Readers

ELSA Phonic Readers

ELSA Phonic Readers is a series of brand new, fully decodable books aligned with Letters and Sounds and matched exactly to the ELSA progression.

There are 91 new fiction and non-fiction titles, that provide before-and after-reading support, engaging cross curricula topics, thoughtfully chosen designs to reduce cognitive load and a diverse range of content that students will love!

Decodable Readers enable children to practice decoding skills based on their secure phonic knowledge, in context, whilst building comprehension and fluency, ensuring confidence and success for all children.



The ELSA Progression View Sample Pages
ELSA Phonic Readers

Decodable Books Packs for Foundation and Year 1

The Essential Letters and Sounds Australia Foundation and Year 1 Pack provides decodable readers perfectly matched to the ELSA Scope & Sequence for every week of the program. Students will read one book in pairs during the explicit teaching weeks (one book between two students), and two or more books in pairs across each review week (one book between two students).

To order and be eligible for the 26% discount, request a quote before the 15th December 2025!



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Webinar: Impactful Paired Reading with Dr Nathaniel Swain


Dr. Swain highlights how structured paired fluency—supported by clear routines—can promote reading accuracy, prosody, and reading volume in your literacy block. The webinar covers how to pair students effectively, scaffold practice with decodable or appropriately challenging texts, and ensure meaningful corrective feedback.
Practical classroom examples and implementation tips are provided to make paired reading a high-impact, low-preparation routine.