# Super Why! Phonics Fair

> Interactive phonics and word family games for preschoolers to learn reading and spelling. (iPhone/iPad app by PBS Kids.)

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- Developer: [PBS Kids](https://appshunter.io/developer/324323339)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.55/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 112 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-why-phonics-fair/id735434007/reviews.md

## What is Super Why! Phonics Fair?

Parents' Choice Award Winner! No in-app purchases - all 60 word families are immediately available to help your child learn to read and spell.

In this classic carnival-themed app from the hit PBS KIDS preschool series SUPER WHY, kids ages 4-6 will learn reading, word-building, and phonics skills as they play along with the Super Readers.

Learning and practicing word families is a key literacy skill, as it helps children to build onto their letter sound skills to reading full words more efficiently.  Children learn to identify these key rhyming word families to make them more fluent readers.

For even more Super Why reading adventures and different literacy skill-building experiences, be sure to check out Super Why Power to Read and Super Why ABC Adventures, both available in the Super Why Let’s Read bundle pack. 

APP FEATURES
- 5 interactive Super Reader literacy games each with a different focus on phonics and designed to get kids to practice and strengthen their reading skills  
- 60 key word families needed to learn to read are featured in each game (such as the –ALL word family, with words like “ball,” “tall,” “wall”)
- Reward system providing 200+ stickers that kids can earn and decorate with in the Phonics Fair Prize Booth
- Parent tools, including device notifications and a progress tracker that enables parents to see how their children are performing on each of the games and which word families may need more practice

WOOFSTER’S WOOF-DE-WORD COASTER
Introduce your child to the words in the word families by tapping and dragging Woofster’s roller coaster cars along the track to collect letters and form words in each word family.


PRINCESS PRESTO’S SPECTACULAR SPELLING WHEEL

Take a ride with Princess Presto and match letters to their sounds to form words in a word family. Tap and spin the wheel to make the words come to life!



WONDER RED’S WONDER WORDS BALL TOSS

Come one, come all to Wonder Red’s ball toss game! Practice reading words in a word family and matching them to their pictures.



ALPHA PIG’S WHACK-A-WORD
Tap all the words that belong in each word family. The more words you correctly press in a row, the faster the Whack-a-Word pegs will go!

SUPER WHY’S BUMPER WORDS
Fasten your seatbelts – it’s word bumping time with Super Why! Tap and drag bumper cars together with the correct letter and word family on them to form a word.

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SUPER WHY Phonics Fair is based on the PBS KIDS series SUPER WHY, produced by Out of the Blue Enterprises. The breakthrough preschool series is designed to help kids ages 3 to 6 with the critical skills that they need to learn (and love) to read! Out of the Blue Digital is a division of Out of the Blue Enterprises, a leader in children's educational entertainment.

For more learning adventures with SUPER WHY, visit pbskids.org/superwhy

For more apps from PBS KIDS, visit http://www.pbskids.org/apps

About PBS KIDS
SUPER WHY Phonics Fair is part of PBS KIDS’ ongoing commitment to helping kids build the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital media, as well as community-based programs. 

Privacy
Across all media platforms, PBS KIDS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families and being transparent about what information is collected from users. To learn more about PBS KIDS’ privacy policy, visit pbskids.org/privacy

## Key features

- 5 interactive literacy games
- 60 key word families
- Phonics and word-building practice
- Sticker reward system
- Parent progress tracker
- Spelling and reading games

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-why-phonics-fair/id735434007/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Protogent game

*2022-04-26, version 2.4*

I am Porto your security is my moto install me on your computer to protect your data better

### 1/5 — Boring and limited games

*2021-04-27, version 2.4*

Finished all the games in about twenty minutes. No interest from my four year olds to repeat.  Total,waste of money. Wish I could return it

### 5/5 — Zoo

*2017-11-03, version 2.4*

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### 5/5 — Quick Feedback To Suggestions!

*2017-06-29, version 2.4*

My daughter loves Super Why, great app!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback and helping us to improve this app for everyone! The latest app update,(V2.4), includes a number of fixes and enhancements to the Super Why Power to Read experience. We’ve also added 50% more content for your Super Reader, including new stories to read, words to rhyme and spell, and more!

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-05-02, version 2.0*

Rip off. Can't download, no customer support listed.

### 1/5 — App crashes as soon as I do anything

*2017-04-14, version 2.0*

I have already paid for the app and it throws an error message almost immediately, freezing. First, I got it by clicking "play" then the back arrow, and then after I force quit and tried again, it happened another time when I visited the parent info section and then exited that. I bought this for my daughter to play with on a road trip tomorrow morning... so much for that.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback and helping us to improve this app for everyone! The latest app update, (V2.4), includes a number of fixes and enhancements to the Super Why Power to Read experience. We’ve also added 50% more content for your Super Reader, including new stories to read, words to rhyme and spell, and more!

### 1/5 — Problem with download

*2017-03-24, version 2.0*

I can't download this app. Have already paid. Please help to return paid amount

### 2/5 — Grammar Problems

*2016-10-15, version 1.2*

For an app essentially teaching English, you've got some grammar issues. Please fix so that my kids don't grow up saying "I sunk it, Mom!" Maybe you could change it to "You've sunk it!" or "You sank it!"

### 2/5 — Daughter loves but some inappropriate content

*2015-05-01, version 1.2*

Daughter enjoys the game but just noticed some prizes she won on some games I'm the app. One is a pill bottle with mix of pills and another is a jug similar to a moonshine jug. My recommendation would be to remove them, at least the pill bottle. Not needed. Not saying they promote pill popping but not needed.

### 2/5 — Slow paced and boring

*2014-12-19, version 1.2*

I wish this app was more of a faster paced game. The students even said "it takes too long between each word". And it does take far too long! This isn't an app malfunction issue, it's the design of the game. This is turn makes for a boring app with boring activities. The students played for a few minutes before asking to play something else. I'm totally bummed because I bought the bundle and I had high hopes! :-/

## Frequently asked questions about Super Why! Phonics Fair

### What does the Super Why! Phonics Fair app do?

This app helps children ages 4-6 develop essential reading and spelling skills. It focuses on teaching word families and phonics through five interactive games, making learning to read more efficient and enjoyable.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app includes five distinct literacy games, covers 60 essential word families, offers over 200 stickers as rewards, and provides parent tools like a progress tracker to monitor a child's learning.

### How much does the Super Why! Phonics Fair app cost?

The app is a one-time purchase and does not contain any in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning all 60 word families are immediately accessible upon download.

### What age group is this app designed for?

This app is specifically designed for children aged 4 to 6 years old, aligning with the critical preschool and early elementary stages of learning to read and spell.

### How does this app help children learn to read?

It teaches children to identify rhyming word families, a key literacy skill that helps them build upon letter sound knowledge to read full words more fluently. The interactive games reinforce these concepts through practice.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.4 — 2017-06-23

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

Minor updates to improve the Super Why! Phonics Fair experience!

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