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PhonicsNest - Learn to Read

Alan Siegel

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About this app

PhonicsNest teaches toddlers and young children to read through phonics, letter tracing, word games, and narrated stories — all with zero ads, zero accounts, and zero data collection. Perfect for ages 2–5, PhonicsNest follows the proven phonics-first approach used by reading teachers worldwide. WHAT'S INSIDE: Letter World — All 26 letters with phonics sounds. Tap any letter to hear "B says buh, like in ball." Word Match — 6 themed levels: Animals, Food, Vehicles, Nature, Space and Ocean. 60 unique words total. Trace Letters — Draw every letter with your finger. Custom guide paths for all 26 letters with haptic feedback. Story Time — 7 narrated stories with word highlighting as the audio plays. Perfect for bedtime. Say It! — Speak words into the mic. The app listens and celebrates correct pronunciation. Star Rewards — Earn stars for every activity. Parents track progress in the built-in dashboard. DESIGNED FOR TINY HANDS Large tap targets, bold colors, and simple navigation mean a toddler can use it alone from day one. PARENT DASHBOARD Change your child's name, adjust the age group (2–3, 3–4, or 4–5), view a full progress report, and access our Privacy Policy and Support page — all behind a simple icon tap. 100% FREE — NO STRINGS ATTACHED No subscription. No in-app purchases. No ads. No account needed. Everything is unlocked the moment you download it. All progress stays on your device and is never shared.

Latest release

What’s New

Version 1.1 Aug 4, 2026

Version 1.1 • 5 new stories — now 12 stories total to read and explore • Lowercase letter tracing — practice both A and a with custom guide paths for all 26 letters • 3 new Word Match levels — Colors, Numbers, and My Body added to the 6 existing themes (9 levels, 90 words total) • Sound Quiz — tap the new Quiz button in Letter World to play "Which letter makes this sound?" — a fun new way to practice phonics • Daily streak — earn a Fire badge for practicing multiple days in a row • Say It! completely rebuilt — the microphone now responds instantly, shows a live sound wave while listening, and understands toddler pronunciation much better • Bug fixes and performance improvements

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0 Aug 16, 2026 · 0 ratings Aug 16, 2026

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Free Aug 16, 2026 · Free Aug 16, 2026

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  1. First observed Aug 16, 2026 · 7:44 PM Free

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