Free Reading Apps for Kids
Check out these free reading apps and websites for educational FUN with kids!
Free, iOS & Android
Ages 3 - 6 Access hundreds of gamified activities teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, and handwriting skills. Named one of the best inventions of 2020! 
Free, iOS
Ages 4+ This straightforward easy-to-use app is a great introduction to learning letter names and sounds. Letter-sound-keyword combinations support young students in developing strong phonological awareness skills. |
Free, iOS & Android
Grades PreK - 5th Playful, multi-sensory activities teach emerging readers foundational reading and comprehension skills with a social emotional component helping build reader's confidence. 
Free, Website, iOS & Android
Ages 4+ Dive into SplashLearn's captivating reading activities! From interactive stories to exciting games, our platform is designed to make learning phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary a joyous adventure. |
Free, iOS & Android
Ages 2 - 12 Access over 30,000 fiction and non-fiction e-Books from the convenience of your smart device - one free eBook a day. Highlight text as you read or listen to it read out loud! 
Free, iOS & Android
PreK-Kindergarten Step into the world of ABC Kids Tracing & Phonics app – a playful learning adventure crafted for young minds! This app seamlessly blends alphabet tracing with lively phonics lessons, transforming the journey of learning into an interactive and joyful experience. |
Reading Hero
Free, iOS & Android Ages 4+ This app is the first of its kind, providing feedback to a child as they read without any ads or interruption as if they had a personal reading tutor in their pocket. 
ABCYa!
Free, Website Ages PreK-6 This website engages learners through a variety of games, activities, and subjects to enhance the learning experience with familiar formats enriched with content in alignment with Common Core. 
Museum of Science (EIE Families)
Free, Website Ages 4-11 This website provides STEM activities (online and downloadable) to practice reading, build problem-solving skills, and learn about science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on stories and activities. |
Teach Your Monster to Read
Play free on computer Ages 4+ Created by the Usborne Foundation, this app supports both brand new readers and continuing readers with accessible texts for each level. Play for free on any computer or purchase through the app or android store. 
Endless Reader
Free, iOS & Android Ages 4+ Strengthen early word-recognition skills as users place "sight words" into sentences developing their knowledge of these words letter-by-letter. |
Khan Academy Kids
Free, iOS & Android Ages 2-8 This 100% free resource was designed with the Whole Child in mind, creating a joyous and engaging experience with both Common Core curriculum and social-emotional learning. Winner of numerous awards for Educational Value and Ease of Play. 
Sankofa Read Aloud
Free, YouTube Channel Ages 3+ Discover hundreds of stories featuring Black main characters read aloud by Sankofa, updated with new stories everyday while strengthening auditory processing skills. |
Become a R2S Reading Tutor
Support a child in learning to read! Read to Succeed volunteer reading tutors teach elementary students to read using phonological awareness and phonics curricula that aligns with Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools instruction. Tutors attend 6+ hours of training and work one-to-one or in small groups with elementary students throughout the school year (during and after school).
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Support a child in learning to read! Read to Succeed volunteer reading tutors teach elementary students to read using phonological awareness and phonics curricula that aligns with Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools instruction. Tutors attend 6+ hours of training and work one-to-one or in small groups with elementary students throughout the school year (during and after school).
Click here ↓ to learn more
