Wiggly Words: Learn to read

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Learning to read starts with one wiggling letter.

Wiggly Words brings together three proven activities: Phonics, Sight Words, and Spelling in one playful app designed for children ages 4 to 7. Each activity is built around a simple, repeatable interaction that children can do independently with little to no oversight, and that quietly builds real reading skills session by session.

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PHONICS PLAYGROUND — BUILD WORDS, ONE SOUND AT A TIME Built on the principles of the Science of Reading: systematic phonics, structured progression, and phonemic awareness at every step. Children tap a wiggling letter to swap it out, turning "cat" into "hat," then "bat," and discover how sounds connect to form words. One small change at a time, one word family at a time. Covers CVC words, blends, digraphs, and vowel teams across 40 step-by-step sets.

WORD WALL — HEAR IT, FIND IT, TAP IT The 500 words that make up 75% of everything young readers encounter. Children hear a word and find it on their Word Wall, building the instant recognition that turns slow, effortful reading into confident, fluent reading. Covers Dolch and Fry high-frequency word lists.

WORD BUILDER — SPELLING PRACTICE THAT FEELS LIKE PLAY Grade-level spelling sets organized to match what children are learning in school. Perfect for homework prep or getting ahead. Children practice spelling in a way that feels like a game, not a chore.

WHY IT WORKS Phonics, sight words, and spelling each require a different kind of practice, and Wiggly Words is built around that difference. • Phonics Playground uses pattern exploration: children discover how sounds work by building words in a family until the pattern clicks • Word Wall uses repetition to build automaticity: children encounter high-frequency words again and again until recognition becomes instant. • Word Builder uses retrieval practice: children reconstruct words from memory until spelling becomes second nature. One small step at a time, repeated with just enough variety to stay fresh. Children build confidence before they build speed, and that order matters.

FOR PARENTS • Track progress for all three activities at a glance. • See exactly which sets your child has mastered and which words need extra work. • Adjust pace and play style to match your child's needs. • Works equally well for independent play and side-by-side learning.

YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS • No ads, ever. • No personal data collected on your child, ever. • No subscription, pay once, yours forever. • Family Sharing enabled.

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