CaliKids: Read, Write & Count
Handwriting, phonics & numbers
About
This app offers a structured method for children aged 2 and up to learn reading, writing, and counting. It progresses through 65 levels, covering everything from basic strokes and letter sounds to sentence construction and simple arithmetic.
What's New in CaliKids
2.1
September 29, 2026
New: CaliKids Premium. The method has 65 levels in reading, writing and numbers, and all of them can be tried for free: half the rounds of each one, between 10 and 15. Premium opens them in full and brings every word topic, with a weekly or yearly subscription. Every exercise picks up where you left it: the same round, with what you had done, even after closing the app. And the writing-sheet exercises now count towards passing their level. Also, dictation now says the letter or word to write out loud, correct numbers are easier to read, the app works better with the screen reader, and the home screen has a shortcut to Premium. If you already had the app, you keep everything you had unlocked, including the levels that were free.
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FAQ
What ages is CaliKids designed for?
CaliKids is designed for children from age 2 up to 7+. The app offers different age settings (2-3, 3-5, 5-7, or 7+) to tailor the learning experience to the child's developmental stage.
Does CaliKids have ads?
No, CaliKids is ad-free. The app is designed for uninterrupted learning and does not contain any advertisements.
How does CaliKids track progress?
CaliKids features a parent panel that shows what children have mastered and what they find challenging. Progress is stored locally on the device, ensuring privacy and no need for accounts.
Can CaliKids be used offline?
Yes, CaliKids allows users to pick up where they left off even after closing the app, indicating that progress is saved locally and can be accessed offline.
What languages does CaliKids support?
CaliKids is available in six languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Portuguese, making it accessible to a global audience.
How does the subscription model work for CaliKids?
CaliKids offers a freemium model. While all 65 levels can be tried for free (half of each round), a weekly or yearly subscription unlocks all levels and new content. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled and are managed in account settings.
Is CaliKids compatible with Apple Pencil and VoiceOver?
Yes, CaliKids is designed with accessibility in mind. It works with Apple Pencil for handwriting practice and supports VoiceOver and system text size adjustments.
What kind of handwriting practice does CaliKids offer?
CaliKids provides extensive handwriting practice, including animated stroke order for every letter, exercises for first strokes and loops, and options for both print and cursive school handwriting, along with 11 notebook ruling choices.
