Starting kindergarten is a time of big changes for most children: a new routine, new friends, and so many new things to learn. Give your child a head start on their kindergarten reading skills by making sure they have a good grasp on their ABCs and are ready to start reading. For more guidelines, download our free kindergarten readiness checklist.
Recognizes letters
Says the names of letters
Writes first name
Prints name and attempts other words
Recognize letter sounds
Identifies and manipulates sounds in words
Matches letters to sounds
Understands letter-sound relationships
Writes basic words
Writes words using knowledge of letter sounds
Decodes sight words
Recognizes select words by sight
The Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read program presents new skills in simple, step-by-step lessons that teach children how to read kindergarten-level words.
Kindergarteners play fun games in the App and enjoy hands-on activities in the workbook to practice their new phonics skills.
Each App lesson ends with a story using the words your child has just learned so they can feel confident reading a book on their own.
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