# EP McGuffey Primer — Easy Peasy Learn to Read

> Interactive reading primer for children based on McGuffey Eclectic Primer. (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Steely.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ep-mcguffey-primer/id1530817943 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Steely](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530817945)
- Category: Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ep-mcguffey-primer/id1530817943/reviews.md

## What is EP McGuffey Primer?

This app, recommended for ages four and up, is designed to get your child reading quickly.

For each lesson, your child will read and repeat a set of sight words a few times throughout the day, then read a story that includes only words from that lesson or previous lessons.

Children can progress through the lessons at their own pace. They will see a word. If they can't read it, they can click on it and it will be read to them. Then they can repeat it back for practice. The words are each introduced and then randomly practiced. It is recommended that you set up a schedule to practice the words, such as at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. After mastering the words, your child can read the story to you and also listen to the story being read.

There are more than fifty lessons, each building on the words in previous lessons. At the end, your child will be able to read beginner books, such as Dr. Suess's "Green Eggs and Ham." The sight words and stories come from the McGuffey Eclectic Primer, but the lessons have been lightly modernized.

Before beginning this course, your child should be able to recognize all of the letters of the alphabet, knowing their names and basic sounds.

If you like these lessons, be aware that they are part of a complete homeschool curriculum at allinonehomeschool.com.

Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool is a free online homeschool curriculum providing high-quality education for children around the globe. It provides complete courses for pre-school through high school graduation.

## Key features

- Sight word introduction and practice
- Story reading with learned words
- Audio support for challenging words
- Progress at own pace
- Over fifty lessons
- Modernized McGuffey curriculum

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ep-mcguffey-primer/id1530817943/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Helping my daughter to read

*2024-01-12*

I am using this app to teach my daughter how to read and it works beautifully. I love the simplicity and ease of using this app versus doing each lesson in my device browser. I also love having the extra “explanation” feature, where each word is used in a sentence.

### 2/5 — The delay will cause confusion

*2021-08-19*

I installed this on my phone to test it before giving it to my child. When tapping on the individual words as instructed, the printed word changes to a different word before the word is spoken aloud by the app.  To illustrate this, an example might be helpful. When it shows “a”, I tap “a”, then the screen will change to “cat” and I will hear it read “a” while showing “cat.”  I think this is a temporary glitch that, when fixed, will result in an improved star rating. My phone is only one model year old.

### 5/5 — Easy Peasy

*2020-10-13*

The Easy Peasy website is full of fantastic and free learning resources. We were having g such great success with the Primer that we felt we had to purchase this app so we could continue our practice anytime/anywhere. So happy we found this program!

## Frequently asked questions about EP McGuffey Primer

### What is the learning method used by EP McGuffey Primer?

EP McGuffey Primer uses a method where children read and repeat sight words, then read stories that exclusively contain those learned words. This approach reinforces vocabulary and reading comprehension through repetition and contextual application.

### What age is EP McGuffey Primer recommended for?

This app is recommended for children aged four and up. It requires that children can recognize all letters of the alphabet and know their names and basic sounds before starting.

### How many lessons are included in EP McGuffey Primer?

The app features more than fifty lessons, with each lesson building upon the words and concepts introduced in previous ones. This structured progression aims to equip children to read beginner books.

### Can children get help with words they don't know in EP McGuffey Primer?

Yes, if a child encounters a word they cannot read, they can click on it to hear it spoken aloud. They can then repeat the word for practice, aiding in their learning process.

### What is the price of EP McGuffey Primer?

EP McGuffey Primer is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all the lessons and features within the app.

### Does EP McGuffey Primer have ads?

No, EP McGuffey Primer does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app, and users can enjoy the learning experience without interruptions from ads.

### On which devices can EP McGuffey Primer be used?

EP McGuffey Primer is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This allows for learning on various Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is EP McGuffey Primer updated?

The app was last updated on September 25, 2020, to version 2.0.2. While the initial release was in September 2020, the update frequency for this specific app is not detailed beyond this information.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2020-09-25

This update eliminates three small message boxes that contained tips for new users but also interfered with scrolling through the lessons.

### 2.0.0 — 2020-09-13

No release notes.

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