Explode the Code 1 2E

Explode the Code 1 2E introduces beginning readers to systematic phonics instruction through a structured workbook approach. Students work through consonant sounds, short vowels, and basic blending skills using a combination of visual discrimination exercises, writing practice, and decoding activities. The program builds foundational reading skills by having children identify beginning sounds, complete word patterns, and read simple sentences that reinforce newly learned phonetic elements.

This second edition workbook targets kindergarten through first-grade students and aligns with structured literacy principles. Each lesson follows a consistent format where children circle correct answers, fill in missing letters, and trace words before progressing to independent reading practice. The sequential skill-building moves from single letter recognition through consonant-vowel-consonant word patterns, providing the systematic instruction that supports emerging readers in developing automatic decoding abilities.

Published by Educator's Publishing Service, this workbook serves as either a standalone phonics program or supplementary practice for classroom reading instruction. The black-and-white illustrations keep focus on the phonetic content while providing visual context clues that support comprehension without overwhelming beginning readers.