About Game

Teach Your Monster to Read is an innovative, award-winning children's game that transforms the process of learning to read into an exciting adventure. Developed in association with University of Roehampton academics, this app is designed to cultivate early reading skills in kids aged 3-6. With over 30 million users around the world, it proves learning can be great fun. In this magical journey, kids can create their own unique monsters and meet a host of colourful characters, making reading a truly engaging experience.

How to play

• The game takes kids on a whimsical journey in three exciting reading games. Gradually progressing in complexity, each one corresponds to different stages of literacy. The ‘First Steps’ game is for beginners, helping children connect letters with their sounds. The ‘Fun With Words’ game is for those who can match early letters to their sounds and are beginning to read sentences. Lastly, ‘Champion Reader’ is for children who can confidently read short sentences and recognize each basic letter-sound combination. Additionally, the app has a selection of mini-games designed to improve kids' speed and phonics accuracy. The beauty of the app is that it encourages continuous learning through its reward-based system that keeps children motivated.

Features

• Teach Your Monster to Read covers the entire early reading journey, from matching letters and sounds to reading full sentences. It's created in collaboration with academics ensuring that it complements the programs used in schools. Praised by teachers as a captivating classroom tool, it has had a significant impact on improving children's literacy within weeks. Plus, there are no in-app purchases, hidden costs or intrusive in-game adverts. Lastly, profits from the game go to The Usborne Foundation, making each play a contribution to charity - isn't that wonderful?