Phonics made simple - Reading made fun!
The DfE-validated phonics programme filled with music and movement.
Learning phonics through playful characters
Catchy Songs
Funky tunes make learning phonics fun and memorable. Sing along and watch reading skills grow!
Memorable Actions
Engaging movements bring sounds to life. Every action helps children connect letters to sounds with ease.
Engaging Stories
Over 150 fully decodable books matched to the progression of the programme. Take children from blending to fluency!
Nursery
Playful foundations
Engaging, play-based resources and activities to spark early phonics exploration.
Reception
Music and movement
Songs and actions introduce the Basic Code, making phonics fun and memorable.
Year 1
Confident readers
Ready-made lessons cover the Advanced Code and prepare children for the Phonics Screening Check.
Year 2
Spelling success
Prefixes, suffixes, and spelling rules build strong literacy skills in line with the National Curriculum.
Try Anima Phonics in your school
Our trial accounts give you two weeks access to the entire programme!
Validated by DfE
Meets official standards for phonics success.
Created by teachers
Designed with classroom experience in mind.
Trusted by schools
Used nationwide to support young readers.
How we teach
Revise
Refresh learning with quick, engaging activities. Build confidence by revisiting key sounds and skills.
Teach
Introduce new sounds in a fun, structured way. Clear explanations and interactive methods keep learning exciting.
Practise
Strengthen skills with hands-on activities and games. Songs, actions, and repetition make phonics enjoyable.
Apply
Put learning into action with reading and writing. Children grow in confidence by using phonics every day.
“With the rhymes, songs, actions and characters, it is so easy to challenge and extend children’s different abilities. This allows for a consistent approach across the setting and school as a whole.”
Miss Sophie, Deputy Headteacher - Kingsland Pre-Prep
Our phonics books
Showing books for phases:
Kick It!
She shoots, she scores! Can Kangaroo get ready in time for the football match?
Focus GPCs: s, a, t, p, i, o, k, ck
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More books in Phase 2
Read-and-See: P
Read and See: A
Sip It!
Dig
Hen Gets a Hug
The Bog Hog
Top Dog
The office is a tough place for a dog. Will any of these long-suffering pups ever get a promotion?
Focus GPCs: th, ee, ar, oo, ow
Common Exception Words: the, I, is
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More books in Phase 3
Up in the Air
Jack Ran Back
The Wig and the Web
Bad Sheep
I See a Big Fish
Cook with Rook
Looking Fresh
Help! This room is a mess. I need to dress for my trip and I need to look cool!
Focus Learning: CCVC and CVCC words
Common Exception Words: the is to I my go no
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More books in Phase 4
Looking Fresh
Egg and Toast
Wigs
Jump Up High
I Hear With My Ear
On the Farm
Whales
Whales are amazing animals that live in the sea. Find out about singing humpbacks and cunning killer whales.
Focus GPCs: /w/ spelt ‘wh’
Common Exception Word introduced: your
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More books in Phase 5
At the Beach
Floating Away
Rocket Home
Athlete
The Maze Book
How Joe Broke His Toe
How to be a Football Player
Everything you need to know about ‘the beautiful game’.
Focus GPCs: /or/ spelt ‘a’ before ‘l’ and ‘ll’
Common Exception Word introduced: busy
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More books in Phase 6
The Gunge Plunge
Crisps
Breath of the Ice Dragon
How to Make a Video Game
Vikings
Wanda the Witchy Wasp
Success Stories
Upton Heath Primary School
"Anima Phonics brought a sense of fun to our phonics sessions. As phonics lead I was looking for something to freshen it up for children and staff and this was perfect."
St. Joseph's Primary School
“I’m so thankful that I opened the initial AP email – it was exactly what I was looking for to refresh, revamp and revitalise our phonics teaching. It has proved to be a fantastic scheme for children, parents and staff alike."
Lavant Primary School
"I like the ease of the planning and the model of teach, practise and then apply. The visuals and the actions are brilliant prompts for children as they are building their fluency."
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