MyTeacherToolsWe all want to help our kids to read but so often they just don’t want to pick up a book. If only there was a way to help our children learn to read in a way they didn’t realise that they were learning. Well, there is. Reading apps for kids help to teach them to read whilst also letting them use their tablets which they so often want to. If you can turn the talent of reading into a game, they’ll be on board and love the journey too.
Teach Your Monster To Read
We love this one and it comes recommended by the school our kids teach. As we entered yet another national lockdown and children were homeschooling once again, the Teach Your Monster To Read app for free to download for a short time so we downloaded it on both their tablets and the family iPad. Children have fun creating their very own monster before learning to read with it, as they journey through phonics phases. It’s game based learning and they love it. The app has even been nominated for a BAFTA award! It is usually around £4.99 to download to your device, however, if you don’t have tablets, there is a free version available on computers.
Vooks
How do you fancy a library of read aloud storybooks that are brought to life in animation? Check out Vooks. It’s loved by teachers, parents and children around the world. Try it today with a 30 day free trial.
CBeebies Storytime
The world of TV shows you children may watch on CBeebies comes to life on the next of our reading apps for kids. There are stories for all and your children can choose to read themselves or follow along the words as the stories are read out to them. Furthermore, the app is free. They’ll discover familiar and favourite characters such as Topsy & Tim and the Go Jetters through over 40 interactive stories. Download the CBeebies Storytime app from Google Play here.
ABC Mouse
You may have seen ABC Mouse advertised on the TV. You get a free trial and then there is a monthly cost for the app. Your children will enjoy a variety of tasks that help them to read. they’ll also be able to track their progression and gather rewards along the way. The lessons go beyond learning to read, with maths, art, science and more. We like ABC Mouse in our home.
Dr. Seuss Treasury
If you and your little ones love the books of Dr. Seuss, download the app so they can have access to over 50 of them. Enjoy your favourite characters and get to grips with all those tricky rhyming words. You’ll find The Cat In The Hat, Fox In Socks, Green Eggs & Ham and many more! Download the Dr. Seuss Treasury app from the App Store here.
More Than Reading
As well as reading apps for kids there are lots of other educational apps which will help guide your children through learning. The likes of Adventure Academy and Night Zookeeper are fantastic. Don’t pay full price as they usually have an offer on, for up to 50% off. There are also apps which will help your children to learn to play music, help them with exercise and dancing and much more.
There are these and so many more awesome reading apps for kids. Get your children engaged with these apps and they wont even realise they’re learning to read. Learning through play is a wonderful thing and these apps are letting our kids do just that. Happy reading
