# FIRST STEPS Phonics to Reading

> A unique story-based, whole language reading programme with phonics at its heart

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mceducation.firststeps.phonics](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mceducation.firststeps.phonics)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mceducation.firststeps.phonics`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Marshall Cavendish Education Pte Ltd
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 3,510
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2020-03-25
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mceducation.firststeps.phonics)
- **Website:** [https://www.mceducation.com/](https://www.mceducation.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mceapps.com/Home/Privacy](https://www.mceapps.com/Home/Privacy)

## Description

"FIRST STEPS Phonics to Reading" is an innovative Android app designed for young learners aged 4 to 7, featuring 75 animated stories to support reading development. Integrating phonics within a whole language approach, it provides over 300 digital flashcards, sing-alongs, and interactive games. With a focus on Social and Emotional Learning, children not only learn sounds and words but also essential life skills, preparing them to become global citizens.

## Rankings

- #802,039 — Overall

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mceducation.firststeps.phonics)