Explode the Code

The Explode the Code workbook series from Educators Publishing Service (EPS) is a fantastic homeschool phonics series for young children. Explode the Code (2nd Edition) is a researched-based, multisensory, Orton-Gillingham based program that builds essential literacy skills through direct, systematic, phonics instruction; it teaches students the skills they need to read words, phrases, sentences, and stories on their own.

Placement Test

Designed to assess the reading skills taught in theExplode the Code series, teachers will be able toanalyze their students' performance to determine appropriateplacement within the series. Six placement tests willdetermine decoding and encoding skill and include:

  • Primer-level tests to assess phonemic awarenessand sound-letter correspondence

  • Elementary andintermediate level tests to assess spelling and reading
  • Optional tests to assess word identification andsyllabication

Tests focus on sound recognition,sound-symbol relationships, spelling, word reading, andmore. Scope & sequence, teacher directions, answer key,summary forms, and placement guide are included. Pages arereproducible; spiral-bound. 2nd Edition.

Preliteracy Primers

Explode the Code

Beyond the Code