These two products do not match up 1:1, but they complement each other well!
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Getting Started
First, we’d recommend pulling out the appropriate workbook, Level 1 (Pre-K) Level 3 (Kindergarten), Level 5 (1st grade), or Level 7 (2nd grade) to view the page titled “Lesson Overview”. If you do not have a working device to play the DVDs, no problem! Simply visit my.hookedonphonics.com, which now houses all of the DVD content to stream from any web-enabled device. Next, navigate to the corresponding video on the DVD or the corresponding Level on the website to watch the “Start Here” video for an overview of our Learn to Read program.
If applicable to your child’s current reading level, you'll find The Alphabet Song by clicking the “Extras” tabs (Levels 1 & 3). After watching these videos, you and your child will work through the workbook together until you reach a page that prompts you to take out the flashcards, play the DVD (or go to the website) to watch the corresponding Lesson videos, or pull out a storybook on pages titled "Storybook". You can read the book together (for Pre-K) or your child will read it all on their own in the Kindergarten - 2nd grade levels (hooray!)
When to Use the App
The Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read box kit program was developed prior to the release of the App, and therefore does not match the App content 1:1. Most families enjoy using the App as a complement to the physical materials provided in the box kits. In this scenario, you and your child would work through a particular lesson according to the workbook instructions, then open the App and move through the lessons in order, to watch videos and complete the practice activities there, which will loosely (but not directly) line up with the learning your child is getting with the physical materials.
On the other hand, you may use the App as a primary learning source. In this scenario, we'd recommend having your child first complete the appropriate grade-level activities within the App, then complete related activities in the boxed kit workbooks. Please note, for children in the Pre- K level, you'll have to skip around in the workbook a bit, as the order of letter introduction is not in alphabetical order within the App.
We suggest trying out both of these strategies to see which option suits your family best.