Word Wizard for Kids - Learn to Read & Spell

Learning to read and spell doesn't have to be a struggle—Word Wizard for Kids makes phonics and word building fun and interactive for children ages 4 to 10. This award-winning app combines a talking movable alphabet with three progressive spelling activities, giving your child multiple ways to master reading fundamentals at their own pace.

The heart of the experience is the Talking Movable Alphabet, a breakthrough tool that lets kids build words by dragging letters while hearing natural-sounding US pronunciation. Every letter can be touched to hear its sound (phonics) or name, making word building intuitive and rewarding. Choose from four specialized keyboards—letters, numbers, consonant digraphs like "th," and vowel digraphs like "oo"—to match your child's learning level. Want to add personality? Use the built-in voice transformer to adjust speed and tone, turning practice into playful exploration.

Three spelling activities grow with your child. "Word Practice" introduces spelling by showing and saying each word while your child builds it using the movable alphabet. "Scrambled Letters" challenges kids to reorder letters into the correct word, building recognition and memory. "Spelling Quizzes" delivers a traditional test that won't advance until each word is spelled correctly, cementing correct spelling patterns in memory. All activities support colorful animations and rewards when words are completed.

With 184 built-in word lists containing approximately 1,800 words—including sight words, beginner words, body parts, and the 1,000 most frequently used words—you'll find age-appropriate content ready to go. Need something custom? Create your own word lists, save them, and import or export them whenever you like. Kids can use hints when stuck, keeping frustration low and confidence high.

Track progress with detailed spelling test reports for each child. Create unlimited user profiles to teach multiple children, and monitor individual growth over time. The app has been trusted by over 100,000 US schools and preschools, earning an Editor's Choice Award for Excellence in Design from Children's Technology Review, a Parents' Choice Award, and praise from The New York Times, Wired's GeekDad, and beyond.

Word Wizard for Kids - Learn to Read & Spell transforms screen time into genuine literacy building, one word at a time.