Reading, writing, phonics and spelling, from first sounds to essays.
A phonics game where your child makes a monster and teaches it to read, from first letters and sounds up to whole sentences. Free on a computer.
It was made with literacy experts and comes in three stages: First Steps, Fun with Words and Champion Reader. The browser version is completely free; the phone and tablet apps cost a little. You can follow progress from an adult account.
A reading and writing programme wrapped in a story: children invent characters and write their way through adventures to save the Night Zoo. Suits a child who'll write for a plot.
It's for ages 6 to 12 and covers spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary through games and writing challenges. It's a paid subscription. There are free reading and writing worksheets on the site too, and a book series if the story catches on.
