Reading Stories
Your little explorer can learn to read full stories—sentence by sentence, character by character!
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Is My Child Ready For This Activity?
Your child is ready when they can read individual words. This advanced activity builds on the:
skills, by helping children learn to read full stories sentence by sentence, character by character.
Levels & Progress
Stories are organized by reading level and topic. Navigate through different stories using the arrow buttons.
Gameplay Experience
Multiple ways to read:
- Tap Each Character: Tap on individual letters/words in sequence to hear their sounds
- Hold to Read: Hold down on text to read characters in sequence automatically
- Read Line: Tap "Read" to hear the current line read aloud
- Read Story: Listen to the entire story being read
Navigation:
- Use arrow buttons to move between stories
- Story indicators show your position
- Print option available for offline reading!
Learning Objectives
- Reading Fluency: Progressing from letters to words to sentences
- Comprehension: Understanding connected text
- Story Structure: Learning how stories flow
- Vocabulary Building: Encountering new words in context
- Independent Reading: Building confidence with text
Progress Tracking
Reading sessions track:
- Stories accessed
- Reading method used (character, line, or story)
- Progress through the story
Sound On?
Essential! Reading stories relies on audio:
- Phonetic sounds for individual characters
- Word pronunciation for complete words
- Sentence reading for fluency practice
- Full story narration for comprehension
Pro Tip: Use the download/print button to create printable versions for reading practice away from the screen!
