Best Reading Games Elementary

4.8😊(131K ratings)

Free

#87in Education

This educational app offers over 5,000 games, books, and activities for children aged 2-8. It covers reading, math, phonics, and more, with engaging characters and content aligned with educational standards. The app is completely free and designed to foster a love of learning.

What We Love

🚀 Engaging and educational content
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🔒 100% ad-free and safe for kids
💡 Personalized learning experience
🎨 Cute and visually appealing characters
📚 Extensive library of books and videos

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
🔍 Difficulty finding specific content
🕰️ Slow loading times on some devices
🙇‍♀️ Repetitive activities for advanced learners

Teach Monster: Reading for Fun by Teach Your Monster

Kids learning game, 70+ books

Strong Contender

📚 Books

4.5😊(14K ratings)

$7.99

#7in Books

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This game encourages children to enjoy reading through interactive play. Kids can customize a monster, explore a magical village, and collect over 70 free ebooks. It's designed to boost reading confidence, empathy, and literacy skills in a fun, engaging environment.

What We Love

💖 Love it!
👍 Engages kids
👍 Awesome
👍 Great app for kids
👍 Fun game
👍 Promotes the idea that reading is fun and exciting
👍 Beautifully done
👍 Fantastic app
👍 Great reading app for kids
👍 Fun game with lots of reading fun
👍 Great follow up
👍 Absolutely love!!!
👍 We love it!!
👍 Another great app
👍 My kids love this game!
👍 Great reading RPG
👍 Love it
👍 Excellent fun and excellent learning!
👍 Kids love it
👍 Great fun!

Room to Improve

🐛 Does not teach reading
🐛 App won't open
🐛 Buggy when carrying out baking tasks
🐛 Doesn't save progress

PBS KIDS Games by PBS KIDS

Fun & Safe Educational Play

Worth Considering

1st Grade Kids Learning Games

4.4😊(372K ratings)

Free

#90in Education

Explore over 280 free educational games designed for children ages 2-8, featuring beloved PBS KIDS characters. These kid-tested games cover subjects like math, reading, and science, promoting early learning and STEM skills in a safe, engaging environment.

What We Love

🚀 Fantastic app with great quality games
👍 Variety of educational and engaging games
💡 Daily game feature
🔒 No ads or links to take kids elsewhere

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent freezing and glitches
🐛 Buggy games like Rosie's Rules and Donkey's Froyo Stand
🐛 Sound issues and random volume loss
🐛 Games disappearing after updates
🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices

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