Is this your app? Claim this page to add your own description, links and contact info. It's free. →
Version
4.6.1
Size
85.95 Mb
Updated
3 weeks ago
Released
07 Jul 2011
Screenshots
Description
"First Words for Kids" includes 42 words across Animals, Vehicles, Shapes and Colours, Household Items and Numbers. Additional word packs are available through a one-time in-app purchase, bringing the total up to 121 words. Three hint settings (colour hints, letter hints, and combined hints) together with five difficulty settings let you fine-tune the challenge as your child grows. The thumbnail navigation lets children browse all words freely, with no time pressure and no countdowns.
Featured by Apple on the US App Store in Games/Educational and Games/Kids.
________________________________
SYNTHETIC PHONICS
"First Words for Kids" uses synthetic phonics to help children learn to read by linking each letter and letter combination to its sound, then showing how those sounds blend into full words. This is the evidence-based approach recommended by national literacy frameworks in the UK, the US and Australia.
Two phonics levels are included:
Synthetic Phonics Basic: introduces blending using simple, single-sound phonemes. Designed for children who are just starting out.
Synthetic Phonics Advanced: introduces graphemes (letter groups that represent one sound), digraphs (two letters that together make a new sound), and letters with more than one sound. For children ready for a bigger challenge.
The app was designed with children who have autism and speech delay in mind. No timers. No pressure. A clean interface that moves at the child's pace.
________________________________
THE MISSION
ReadnLearn exists because of Marios. Aris's son has autism and speech delay. Every design decision in every ReadnLearn app comes from watching Marios learn. What works for him works for every child who learns differently.
readnlearn.com/the-mission-autism-educational-tools/
________________________________
FEATURES
● Letter sounds through two levels of synthetic phonics, plus letter names
● 42 words in 5 categories (up to 121 words through one-time in-app purchase)
● Learn words and how to spell them
● Recognise upper and lowercase letters and match them to words
● Three hint settings to control how much support the child receives
● Six difficulty settings that grow with the child
● Thumbnail navigation so children can explore all words freely
● Tap any image to hear its sound and name
● Interface designed for small fingers
● Colourful artwork with animations and sound effects
● Studio recordings of all letters, words and spelling
● No timers. No pressure. No ads.
● Flight Mode reminder for uninterrupted offline use
________________________________
KNOW WHAT'S INSIDE
We follow the Know What's Inside best practices for children's apps, set by Moms with Apps.
________________________________
DISCLOSURE
At ReadnLearn, children's privacy and safety come first:
◇ Does not collect or share personally identifiable information
◇ No social network links or social features
◇ No ads
◇ Contains one-time in-app purchases for additional word packs, behind a parental gate
◇ Feedback and Tell a Friend buttons are behind a parental gate
◇ More Games button and page are behind a parental gate
Privacy policy: readnlearn.com/kids-learning-apps/privacy/
Support: readnlearn.com/kids-learning-apps/#support
________________________________
IF THIS APP HELPED YOUR CHILD
Leaving an honest review helps other families with autism, speech delay and learning differences find this app. And if there is something you want added or changed, tell us. Every piece of feedback shapes the next update.
________________________________
ABOUT ReadnLearn
ReadnLearn was founded by Aris Karavias, a children's illustrator and educational app developer with 27 years of experience and 25 published educational apps. His son Marios has autism and speech delay. Every design decision in every app comes from watching Marios learn. The apps have been downloaded over a million times across six languages.
Feedback: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Estimates
Availability
Devices
iPhone4
iPad2Wifi
iPad23G
iPhone4S
iPadThirdGen
iPadThirdGen4G
iPhone5
iPodTouchFifthGen
iPadFourthGen
iPadFourthGen4G
iPadMini
iPadMini4G
iPhone5c
iPhone5s
iPadAir
iPadAirCellular
iPadMiniRetina
iPadMiniRetinaCellular
iPhone6
iPhone6Plus
iPadAir2
iPadAir2Cellular
iPadMini3
iPadMini3Cellular
iPodTouchSixthGen
iPhone6s
iPhone6sPlus
iPadMini4
iPadMini4Cellular
iPadPro
iPadProCellular
iPadPro97
iPadPro97Cellular
iPhoneSE
iPhone7
iPhone7Plus
iPad611
iPad612
iPad71
iPad72
iPad73
iPad74
iPhone8
iPhone8Plus
iPhoneX
iPad75
iPad76
iPhoneXS
iPhoneXSMax
iPhoneXR
iPad812
iPad834
iPad856
iPad878
Watch4
iPadMini5
iPadMini5Cellular
iPadAir3
iPadAir3Cellular
iPodTouchSeventhGen
iPhone11
iPhone11Pro
Watch5
iPadSeventhGen
iPadSeventhGenCellular
iPhone11ProMax
iPhoneSESecondGen
iPadProSecondGen
iPadProSecondGenCellular
iPadProFourthGen
iPadProFourthGenCellular
iPhone12Mini
iPhone12
iPhone12Pro
iPhone12ProMax
iPadAir4
iPadAir4Cellular
iPadEighthGen
iPadEighthGenCellular
WatchSE
WatchSECellular
Watch6
Watch6Cellular
iPadProThirdGen
iPadProThirdGenCellular
iPadProFifthGen
iPadProFifthGenCellular
iPhone13Pro
iPhone13ProMax
iPhone13Mini
iPhone13
iPadMiniSixthGen
iPadMiniSixthGenCellular
iPadNinthGen
iPadNinthGenCellular
Watch7
Watch7Cellular
iPhoneSEThirdGen
iPadAirFifthGen
iPadAirFifthGenCellular
iPhone14
iPhone14Plus
iPhone14Pro
iPhone14ProMax
Watch8
Watch8Cellular
WatchUltra
WatchSESecondGen
WatchSESecondGenCellular
iPadTenthGen
iPadTenthGenCellular
iPadPro11FourthGen
iPadPro11FourthGenCellular
iPadProSixthGen
iPadProSixthGenCellular
Pricing by country
| Country | Price |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2.99 CAD |
| China | 12 CNY |
| France | 1.99 EUR |
| Germany | 1.99 EUR |
| Italy | 1.99 EUR |
| Netherlands | 1.99 EUR |
| Portugal | 1.99 EUR |
| Spain | 1.99 EUR |
| Poland | 2.29 EUR |
| UK | 1.99 GBP |
| India | 199 INR |
| Japan | 300 JPY |
| Korea, Republic Of | 3300 KRW |
| Poland | 9.99 PLN |
| Russia | 199 RUB |
| Turkey | 99.99 TRY |
| USA | 1.99 USD |
| Korea, Republic Of | 2.19 USD |
| Ukraine | 1.99 USD |
Version History
Latest: 4.6.1
Fixed in-app purchase links so additional word packs now unlock correctly. Fixed synthetic phonics colour display so combined letter groups show a consistent colour throughout. Updated for current iOS.
We are actively developing this app. If there is something you want added or changed, we want to hear from you: [email protected]
v4.5.1
3 weeks ago
Reviews
All reviews →You can do better
A European speaker mispronounces many vowel sounds, which can be confusing to children learning to spell. The letters often get stacked so the child cannot see some of them. And if the letter is moved to within an inch of its proper slot in the word, it is sucked into place as if by a magnetic force, depriving the child of her opportunity to correctly guess the order and placement of the letters. I think most parents will find the Montessori version of this app to be far superior.
Kudos
Excellent learning game, my kids wont put it down, kudos
Simply the best phonics learning app out there
My daughter went through all the animals in 2 days and is asking for more. This app is far more superior than any other ones. I dont know about the other languages they support but the English version is well thought out for the kids to entertain themselves without parental guidance. Bravo - keep em coming. How about math next?
Good
Game
Great app
I absolutely love this app...its fun to use and teach.
Sounds
I like how it sounds off each letter then puts it all together!
Careful
Great app but 30 words is all you get !
