WHAT STUDENTS LEARN WITH DECODIFY

Decodify gives students the structured practice, cognitive engagement, and multisensory reinforcement they need to become accurate, confident, and flexible readers. Grounded in the Science of Reading and aligned to MTSS tiers 1–3, the approach builds the essential components of skilled reading.

Students Learn to:

• Decode with accuracy by analyzing spelling patterns, syllable types, and vowel–consonant structures
• Apply morphology using prefixes, suffixes, base words, and Greek/Latin roots
• Develop phonemic precision through oral reading, sound rehearsal, and refinement
• Expand vocabulary through context clues, morphological reasoning, and semantic connections
• Strengthen comprehension by explaining reasoning, making connections, and using words in meaningful contexts
• Use strategic reading behaviors such as error correction, self-monitoring, and choosing decoding strategies

Because each level includes clear routines, prompts, and fidelity support, teachers can implement Decodify with confidence from day one. Students also strengthen executive functioning and confidence as they explain their reasoning, self-correct, and choose strategies during gameplay.

HOW DECODIFY TEACHES IT

Decodify uses a multisensory structured literacy approach that reinforces learning through visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and cognitive pathways.

The Multisensory Framework:

• Visual: noticing spelling patterns, syllable chunks, and morphemes
• Auditory: reading aloud, rehearsing sounds, and responding verbally
• Kinesthetic: tapping, pointing, manipulating cards, and engaging physically
• Cognitive: choosing strategies, explaining reasoning, and correcting errors

This unified approach accelerates decoding, boosts accuracy, and strengthens automaticity for all learners.

THE DECODIFY PATHWAY

The Decodify™ Pathway is a 12-level progression that takes students from foundational phonics to advanced multisyllabic decoding and morphology. It supplements any curriculum and integrates seamlessly with Wilson®, UFLI®, and Orton-Gillingham.
Teachers simply select the level each student or group needs, making structured literacy plug-and-go.

The 12 Levels Include:

1. CVC words & short vowels
2. Digraphs, blends & double final letters
3. Closed-syllable multisyllabic words
4. Vowel-Consonant-e
5. Open syllables
6. Consonant-le & common suffixes
7. Advanced spelling options
8. R-controlled syllables
9. Vowel teams, diphthongs & “vowel-y” patterns
10. Greek & Latin roots
11. Spelling patterns for i/e/y
12. Advanced spelling rules & morphology structures

SKILL PILLARS OF DECODIFY

1. Phonological & Phonemic Awareness
   Segmenting, blending, oral rehearsal, and syllable division.
2. Spelling & Word Patterns (SWP)
   Orthographic mapping, rule-based decisions, and sound–spelling relationships.
3. Morphology & Word Structure (MWS)
   Understanding how affixes and base words build meaning.
4. Vocabulary & Language Development (LD)
   Expanding expressive and receptive language through context and morphology.
5. Comprehension & Meaning Construction (CMC)
   Confirming accuracy, identifying meaning, and making connections.
6. Accuracy & Error Correction
   Self-monitoring, feedback routines, and strategic reading behaviors.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING & EXECUTIVE FUNCTION

Decodify naturally strengthens social-emotional learning and executive functioning through structured, supportive gameplay. The Decodify™ Key Cards encourage flexible thinking, perseverance, and positive error correction.

Students strengthen:

• Working memory
• Self-monitoring
• Cognitive flexibility
• Responsible decision-making
• Confidence and risk-taking in reading

Adults Play Too — And It Strengthens Learning

Decodify creates meaningful, research-aligned learning moments between adults and students. Whether used by teachers, specialists, counselors, school psychologists, or families, adults engage with the same joy, curiosity, and strategic thinking as the learners beside them.

Safe, Low-Pressure Learning
Adults model real thinking and authentic problem-solving. This builds trust and reduces student anxiety.

Students Take the Lead
Learners explain their reasoning, correct misconceptions, and experience genuine academic agency.

Connection Through Play
Shared problem-solving and friendly competition create strong relational bonds that support classroom culture and home engagement.

SEL and Executive Function Growth
Turn-taking, flexibility, emotional regulation, and strategic thinking emerge naturally for students and adults.

Joy Increases Motivation
When adults enjoy literacy, students follow. Decodify makes joyful, high-rigor practice a shared experience.

Decodify strengthens relationships, increases motivation, and builds community—all while supporting structured literacy at the highest level.