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We know you’re busy, so we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 apps that are perfect for your little ones.
The first app is called [app name]. It’s a great go-to for any time you need to find out about a topic, from dinosaurs to presidents. This app has tons of information on all kinds of different topics, so it’s great for when you need to answer a quick question or want to learn more about something. It’s even got videos!
The second app is called [app name]. This app is great because it lets your little one practice their math skills in a fun way. The app shows them how many steps they need to take if they want to get somewhere and then counts down until they reach their destination. It also has other games that help kids practice math skills in an engaging way.
The third app is called [app name]. This app focuses on reading comprehension and gives kids fun quizzes where they can read stories and answer questions about what happened in the story or why something happened in it. The quizzes are tailored specifically for your child’s age group so they’re

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10 Best Free Reading Apps For Kids & Toddlers
10 Best Free Reading Apps For Kids & Toddlers
Apps are often used to help kids learn important things like how to read. These free apps are the best ones to help your child in that department.
BY JILL MURPHY
PUBLISHED MAY 11, 2021
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In today’s world of technology, it is easier than ever to learn about your favorite things, whether it is sports, movies, video games, and more through apps. Specifically, it has become an essential tool for teaching children valuable skills to prepare them for the real world.
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Apps today are developed to hone in on kids’ phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and reading ability so that they are not only learning but are enjoying the lessons they are engaging in. There are a variety of free apps for kids and toddlers to get a head start on their comprehension skills.
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Khan Academy Kids
Khan Academy Kids screen
With more than 60 books, the Khan Academy Kids app offers beginner reading activities that include illustrations and research-proven learning techniques. There are games to trace letters and copy words, in addition to simple read-along stories to strengthen their ABCs and sounding of words.
A special feature, Foundational Reading Skills, helps readers learn about the parts of a book and read words in the world outside of books, such as labels and packaging. (iOS, Android, Kindle Fire)

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Kid Mode: Play + Learn: Multiple Reading Skills
Kid Mode: Play + Learn: Multiple Reading Skills screen
Designed for children ages 2 to 8, the app uses familiar cartoon characters to engage kids in learning the alphabet and other basic reading skills.
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Kid Mode also includes many activities for those who want to brush up on their math skills. Some of the characters included in the app are from PBS Kids and Disney, and also feature Thomas the Train, the Teletubbies, and Winnie the Pooh. (Android, Kindle Fire)
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Sight Words List: Vocabulary
Sight Words List: Vocabulary screen
Through sight, sounds, and touch, Sight Words is organized by cognitive level to teach children how to read and expand their vocabulary.
A unique part about the app is that a parent or older sibling can add their own voices and items to the app’s interface by taking pictures of familiar items or possessions around the house. This personalization and the ability to adjust games for the readers make this app easy to use. (iOS)
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ICDL Books For Children: Free Books
ICDL Books For Children: Free Books screen
The International Children’s Digital Library offers a collection of thousands of free picture books from more than 60 countries. The goal is to help children read and become “better world citizens” by introducing them to stories and cultures from dozens of countries around the world.
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Each book has a summary in English and the native language of the book, in addition to the ability to zoom into text and different viewing abilities on the interface. (iOS, Android)
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Relay Reader
Relay Reader logo
Brought to you by the Educational Testing Service, Relay Reader is one of the few reading tools that engage children in a full-length book versus short-length exercises for practice. Every other page is read out loud by a skilled narrator for extra help in preparation for when it is their turn to read aloud.
There is also an assessment at the end of the book to test how the reader comprehended the story. Further, children can record themselves reading so they can play it back and improve how they sound out words. (iOS, Android)
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Learn To Read With Tommy Turtle
Learn to Read With Tommy Turtle screen
Learn to Read With Tommy Turtle encourages young kids to blend sounds into words, read and say words, identify words, and learn word families.
The free sections of the app include the “Magic Letter Bridge” for kids to practice blending letter sounds into words; “Skateboards and Helmets” which helps practice reading while changing Tommy Turtle’s outfits; and “Turn the Blocks” where kids can formulate new words by rotating letter blocks to form new word combinations. (Android)
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Starfall Learn To Read
Starfall Learn To Read app screen
Each section of this app is led by Zac the Rat who teaches children a vowel sound and its related spelling. Kids are able to read, hear, touch, and master the sound and spelling of words through activities, movies, and songs.
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The app is focused on strengthening the relationship between spoken and written language, and it is recommended for new readers and English language learners. (iOS, Android)
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ABC Kids: Tracing & Phonics
ABC Kids: Tracing & Phonics screen
The free phonics and alphabet teaching app is targeted at preschoolers, toddlers, and kindergarteners. ABC Kids includes tracing games that help kids recognize upper and lower case letter shapes and associate them with phonic sounds.
It personalizes the experience by using any alphabet knowledge kids already have for completing letter matching exercises. Stickers and rewards are given to readers for completing tracing games, making their experience more fun. (Android)
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Word Domino Free
Word Domino Free screen
Although this game is pushed for older adults and children, younger kids are encouraged to get the app to help form words with the presented syllables on the board and inside the designated category.
Word Domino Free is perfect for enhancing vocabulary, reading abilities, and focusing their attention on forming words. There are three difficulty levels and can be increased to eight, and it is available in English, Spanish, French, and German. (Android)
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ABC Letter Tracing: Alphabet
ABC Letter Tracing: Alphabet screen
ABC Letter Tracing is focused on helping children learn how to recognize and write the alphabet. With each upper and lower case letter, there is an accompanying picture representing its sound.
The app also includes a voice that guides children as they are tracing each letter for additional tips with the alphabet. (iOS)
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Jill Murphy is a writer, editor, and movie lover who now works as a List Writer for Screen Rant. Although Jill is a healthcare magazine editor by day, she truly shines in the world of pop culture, film, and music by night. Jill enjoys yoga, running, and cooking in her free time.
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