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Learn how personalized decodable books boost engagement and confidence for reluctant readers by connecting skills to student choice and meaningful practice.
Every teacher knows, if a student doesn’t want to read, they won’t.
That’s where personalization comes in.
Research shows that students need repeated opportunities to practice decoding in order to build fluency and comprehension (Pikulski & Chard, 2011). But they also need motivation and that comes from seeing themselves in the stories and choosing what they want to read about (Heineke et al., 2022; Castles et al., 2018).
At ROYO, we combine these principles in every book students generate. Here’s why personalized decodable books are a game-changer, especially for reluctant readers.
Skill-Aligned Practice That Feels Like Choice
With traditional decodables, options are limited. Most series offer just one or a handful of books per skill. That means a student practicing CVC words might read the same story five times, which often leads to boredom or memorization rather than mastery.
With ROYO, students can choose from dozens of high-interest topics while working on the same phonics skill. Students get varied reading practice without ever repeating the same text. The result? Repeated reading that reinforces skills and keeps students engaged (Fuchs et al., 2021).
Immediate Feedback = Moving the Dial
Feedback is critical for reading growth. Studies show that when students receive clear, immediate feedback, they’re more likely to stay motivated and retain what they learn (Fyfe et al., 2023; Fong & Schallert, 2023).
ROYO listens as students read, provides friendly in-the-moment support, and lets them try again. That real-time feedback helps students correct miscues, build accuracy, and internalize sound-letter connections.
Personalization Sparks Confidence
Student voice and choice matter. Research supports that when children see themselves reflected in what they read, or when they get to create their own characters, they become more emotionally invested in the text (Heineke et al., 2022). With ROYO, students create avatars that appear in their stories. That simple act of putting themselves in the book makes the reading experience feel personal and exciting.
From Reluctant to Confident Readers
We’ve seen it again and again: students who avoided reading time now ask to “play ROYO.” But it’s not a game—it’s just independent reading made joyful. When kids are eager to read, they practice more, which leads to better fluency, comprehension, and long-term confidence.
The Bottom Line
When students can read stories about topics they love, see themselves in the characters, and get helpful feedback along the way, they start to believe they can be readers.
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