Starfall Learn to Read Reviews

by Ih8apple&itunes

I paid for StarfallLearntoRead before it was free. For adults reorganizing by vowel type might make sense but the kids liked being able to see all the activities on the same screen. Starfall also added some non-reading games to promote their other apps. If you are just downloading the free version now this may not be as frustrating as it is for me. Be wary of paying for any Starfall apps though. I paid for a reading app that "updated" to this free version. Now I have to be vigilant or my kids are playing a silly game about a monkey instead of learning to read.

by Yahwehlives

I am a teacher and I don't mind using StarfallLearntoRead, but I wished they had a settings feature to turn off giving the word. For example the student can tap on a word they don't know and StarfallLearntoRead will sound it out, but StarfallLearntoRead does not give the student a chance to say it. Instead it gives it to them. It'd be nice to be able to control some of these features within StarfallLearntoRead .

by D33zdogs

Great for kids who knows the alphabet letters and it teaches them vowels and how to pronounce the words correctly. Great tool for beginners. It worked for me. Hope it can help other parents.

by Gebler Main

I have used the computer version of StarfallLearntoRead in my classroom for years and it is by far the best teaching tool for reading!!! My students love it and have learned a great deal from it! I didn't have to blink twice about buying StarfallLearntoRead for my iPad! Starfall ABC is worth buying as well for beginning alphabet letter and sound practice!! Fantastic for and teacher or parent!!!

by ElleChristine

My 4 year old has had absolutely no interest in reading or spelling.... until we tried StarfallLearntoRead. It is interactive and rewards him when he spells correctly. If you have a hyperactive boy that is hard to get to sit stillor get interested in reading and spelling, StarfallLearntoRead will help!

by Momma C

I love StarfallLearntoRead. I have a 5 and 7 year old and they both play with it. They like to start the stories at the same time on each of their iPads. It has been very helpful for my five year old learning to read. Thank you! I have just purchased another Starfall app.

by OKCmum

I had it when I was little but i accently update it i thought the update was garbage.
NOTE: Improve when it has garbage update

by Kinraze

I love StarfallLearntoRead for my students! It introduces simple vocabulary, excellent phonics practice, and wonderful activities. While it may be too simple for native speakers, it is great for my First Grade English Learners. I do caution that it is an activity best done with an adult, and may not be particularly effective for students who are working independently. Pairs well with the Starfall ABC's.

by Boofyboof24230

We have been hoping and waiting for StarfallLearntoRead! My kids have loved the activities on the Starfall website and now we have the full content in an app! One of my 5 kids has Down syndrome and he is reading well today thanks, in part, to Starfall! What an incredible and fun tool to get all kids reading - THANK YOU!

by Cyberian123

The attention to detail that went into StarfallLearntoRead is amazing, from stories themselves to voiceover to all the little interactive features. My finicky and book-averse 3 year old too to it like bee to honey and now he is a reading 4 year old!

I also think this would be a great app for non-English speakers. The voiceover is so incredibly clear and standardized to perfect American English.

by VBJohn

Sure, some of the stories are pretty cheesy, but Starfall's reading series has been a great reading supplement for my 4 year old son. He was used to doing the lessons on Safari, using a mouse. After using StarfallLearntoRead version, he remarked, "This is a lot easier to use on an iPad!" Great job, Starfall team!

by Booklvr555

I tutor students who have dyslexia, and it's difficult to find apps that add to my lessons. StarfallLearntoRead covers CVC words, VCV long e words, vowel teams VV, and the sounds or, er, ir, ur, ar. Included are a lesson, exercises, a well thought out animation with catchy songs, and some fun activities. My only complaint is the main screen where it is difficult to know which picture to select, you just don't know what it is. I also have to open StarfallLearntoRead twice for it to run, every time (but it does always run). I would LOVE for them to add more: ng, tch, ck, tion, sion, etc.

by Hanktheduke

Zac the rat
Peg the hen
The big hit
Mox the fox
Gus the duck
Jakes tale
Pete’s sheep
Sky ride
Robot and mr mole
Dune buggy
Soap boat
Car race
My horse glory
Surfer girl
My family

by Manmanniyle

Did you know that there is a Starfall learn how to read app and there is a Starfall free app

by Thewellnessmama

StarfallLearntoRead IS AWESOME! As a parent to a 6yo girl & a 5yo boy with ADHD and Dyslexia, I found StarfallLearntoRead (and all the other Starfall apps!) to be a complete & total blessing! Both of my kids love Starfall and they “play” it every single day when they get home from school. 1st, I love that the apps are FREE! 2nd, I love that it covers every single step necessary in order to teach children how to read. Both kids spent the summer learning from Starfall, loving every minute of it! My kids both go to a very small private Christian Academy, where my son started out as a Kindergartener this year and my daughter in 1st grade. He did so well the first few weeks of school that the teacher went ahead and moved him up into the 1st grade with his big sister, who’s the star student!! I was a little hesitant, because I didn’t want him to miss the essentials, but thanks to Starfall and a LOT of time spent working with him by me, he is bypassing our wildest expectations! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Starfall to ALL children, no matter the age. I do feel that a reward system like those of a few other learning apps (tickets to exchange for little online prizes), would make Starfall even better and would give kids the extra incentive to push a bit harder. It would also be great if the different lessons were sectioned off, put in the order in which they should be learned, and then be marked as Mastered each time a module is completed. It would give the kids a sense of accomplishment. Otherwise, I have zero complaints. Thank you, Starfall, for everything you’re doing to help children...especially mine!

by Happy Feet 🏃🏾‍♀️

A must have after learning the letters and sounds.

by Minecraftmaster8292

So today if you press it like the title lol I do not know what to do

by Molliedwalsh

I used to play Starfall when I was little

by 123 Rock N Roll

Been looking for an app to help my 5 year old get a handle on phonics - just started using StarfallLearntoRead and it seem perfect !

by Iloveprodigy1929#83

💖 I love it and so does my sis