# Kiz Phonics 1st Grade1 — Kiz Phonics 1st Grade L-1

> First-grade phonics videos and games for consonant blends and digraphs. (iPhone/iPad app by Futonge Nzembayie Kisito.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiz-phonics-1st-grade1/id774726792 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Futonge Nzembayie Kisito](https://appshunter.io/developer/707972952)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 123 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiz-phonics-1st-grade1/id774726792/reviews.md

## What is Kiz Phonics 1st Grade1?

First Grade Phonics Videos & Games for Level 1: 
In this phonics level, children will focus on S blends (st, sl, sw, sm, sn, sp) & H digraphs (ch, sh, th, ph, wh). This level is a jump from single letter/sound words into the realm of digraphs which are two letters that make one sound and blends which are two sounds read together quickly with each letter still retaining its sound. Children will learn that some letter combinations like 'ch' (chop)  & 'sh'  (shop) make a single sound. The H digraphs are important because they occur frequently in written text.  Then they will learn the most common S blends in words like SLeep, SPider, SMall, STar etc. They will also learn the soft sounds of C and G in words like 'city' and 'giraffe'. There are 3 decodable stories to match the key lessons. The videos and games are part of our 1st grade Level 1 phonics program on http://www.kizphonics.com/phonics-program/1st-grade-level-1/ 
This app works great with our KIZ PHONICS BOOK 4 for 1st grade Level 1. It is a great complementary product.

VIDEOS: First, children will watch and learn words with the digraphs ch, sh, th, ph & wh. Then they will focus on the S blends st, sl, sw, sm, sn, sp, str. The idea that 'c' and 'g' both have a soft sound as in 'city' and 'giraffe' will also feature in 2 video lessons.
There are 3 short stories aimed at extending practice of digraphs and blends.

GAMES: Every video is accompanied by a drag and drop activity or two to help practice what was taught in the videos. These games will ensure that learners have enough practice to learn and master the core concepts of this level. At the end, your child will be reading words with consonants blends like chain, bench, sheep, thumb, teeth, whale, and words with S blends like sled, smell, snail, spider, star, strong, swing etc. This is a key level in learning to read words and sentences in English.

## Key features

- Consonant blend and digraph lessons
- Interactive drag-and-drop games
- Decodable reading stories
- Focus on S blends and H digraphs
- Soft C and G sound practice
- Video lessons for learning

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiz-phonics-1st-grade1/id774726792/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Need to fix it

*2019-10-19, version 2.0*

This app doesn’t work it’s horrible

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2019-01-03, version 2.0*

Doesn’t work!

## Frequently asked questions about Kiz Phonics 1st Grade1

### What phonics concepts does Kiz Phonics 1st Grade cover?

Kiz Phonics 1st Grade focuses on S blends (st, sl, sw, sm, sn, sp) and H digraphs (ch, sh, th, ph, wh). It also teaches the soft sounds of C and G, as seen in words like 'city' and 'giraffe'.

### What types of activities are included in Kiz Phonics 1st Grade?

The app features video lessons that introduce phonics concepts, followed by interactive drag-and-drop games designed to reinforce learning. It also includes three decodable stories for additional practice.

### How does Kiz Phonics 1st Grade help children learn to read?

By mastering consonant blends and digraphs through engaging videos and games, children will be better equipped to read words and sentences in English. This level is crucial for developing reading fluency.

### Is Kiz Phonics 1st Grade suitable for children younger than first grade?

The app is specifically designed for first graders. However, its age rating is 4+, suggesting it may be beneficial for advanced younger learners or for review by older students.

### What is the price of Kiz Phonics 1st Grade?

Kiz Phonics 1st Grade is a paid app priced at $3.99.

### On which devices can I use Kiz Phonics 1st Grade?

Kiz Phonics 1st Grade is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is also compatible with Apple Watch.

### How often is Kiz Phonics 1st Grade updated?

The app was last updated on August 14, 2017, with the latest version being 2.0. It was initially released on December 11, 2013.

### What is the user feedback on Kiz Phonics 1st Grade?

Based on the available data, Kiz Phonics 1st Grade has a rating of 1.0 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a very low user satisfaction score.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.0 — 2017-08-14

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Resolved compatibility issues with some devices.

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