Reading Stories

Your little explorer can learn to read full stories—sentence by sentence, character by character!

See Activities:

• Read Stories
• Read Words

Is My Child Ready For This Activity?

Your child is ready when they can read individual words. This advanced activity builds on the:

• Letter Keypad
• Phonics Keypad
• Place the Letters
• Read Words

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:

1. Tap Each Character: Tap on individual letters/words in sequence to hear their sounds
2. Hold to Read: Hold down on text to read characters in sequence automatically
3. Read Line: Tap "Read" to hear the current line read aloud
4. 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!

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