Phonics for Kids
Little sounds.
Big discoveries.
Meet a playful phonics app for kids. Hear letter sounds, match them up and blend your first words. Make a little discovery every time.
For beginners and early readers · English letter sounds
So many little discoveries
Hear it. Match it.
Make a word!
Letter sounds, matching games and first words. Take a peek inside.
Hear it!
Listen to English letter sounds. Say them out loud. Have another go!
Match it!
Which letter makes that sound? Listen, look and find a match.
Make a word!
Bring little sounds together and discover a whole word.
Read it!
Meet familiar words through games made for little learners.
A little play goes a long way
Play a little.
Learn a little.
Listen together. Try a word. Celebrate a discovery. There is always room for a little phonics fun.
Explore letter sounds and blending at your child's pace. Keep enjoying stories together.
For the grown-ups
Little ideas for learning together.
Keep the discoveries going with our letter-sound and blending guides.
For parents and carers
Big questions?
What is phonics?
Phonics connects written letters with the sounds of spoken language. Children practise recognising those sounds and blending them together to read words. Phonics for Kids offers games for practising letter sounds, matching, blending and word recognition.
Who is Phonics for Kids for?
The app is designed for beginners and early readers, including preschool children exploring letter sounds. Readiness matters more than a single age: choose activities to suit your child's current experience with letters and words, and explore them together. If your child is at school, ask their teacher which sounds to practise.
Which devices can I use?
Phonics for Kids is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store, and for Android on Google Play. Check your device's store listing for the latest compatibility requirements.
What does blending mean?
Blending means putting individual sounds together to say a word. It is a step from recognising separate letter sounds towards reading a whole word. The app includes simple word-building and blending practice.
Where can I ask a question about the app?
Use the form on our contact page for app support or feedback. You can also read our privacy policy.
Ready to explore?
Ready, set, phonics!
Bring the little discoveries to your phone or tablet.
See each store for device compatibility and purchase details.