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Learn vowel sounds with Learn to Read: Vowel Stories!

The Best app to Learn Vowel Sounds!

Learn to Read: Vowel Stories teaches long and short vowel sounds a, e, i, o, and u (CVC pattern). The app was developed by fully credentialed teachers and aims to improve reading skills and help build confidence.

". . . for use with students in the emergent or beginning stages of reading. "
Voted Best App for Beginning Readers by iTeachHub!

"a simple and easy to use app that will support young or struggling readers as they begin to learn about decoding. The app is easy to use, with clear directions and simple controls."
4 star review from BestAppsforKids.com!

Learn to Read: Vowel Stories contains simple stories based on the long and short vowel sounds as well as sight words and is an ideal for children who are learning to read or who need to improve phonemic awareness (phonics), fluency (reading speed), and the recognition of letter sounds and common sight words. Recognizing vowel sounds is a crucial part of learning to read. So get started today and start your child on a path to reading success by downloading Vowel Stories for Beginning Readers!

RECOMMENDED FOR
Beginning readers
Struggling readers up to age 8
English-language learners

FEATURES
Watch section – The app will read to the child while the animated story shows in the background.
Read section – The child has the option of reading the story or tapping the screen to hear the sentence.
Fluency information - Contains word and sentence count to help with fluency rates.
Vocabulary (sight words) – Each story has a vocabulary section with important sight words where the child can tap and hear the pronunciation of the words.
• Words are highlighted as the app reads the sentences aloud.
• Animated scenes and characters for more interactivity.* Stories are professionally narrated.* Bonus printed worksheets are available via our website.

RECOMMENDED FOR
• Boys and girls learning to read
• Ages 3 and up
• Struggling readers

RESEARCH-BASED
Parents and teachers in 45 countries have used this app to help children learn vowel sounds. The app has been proven to:
1) Improve reading speed or fluency.
2) Increase the ability to recognize long and short vowel sounds.
3) Increase a child's understanding of rhymes and word families.

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Learn vowel sounds with Vowel Stories

Frequently Asked Questions about Learn to Read: Vowel Stories

What is Learn to Read: Vowel Stories?
Learn to Read: Vowel Stories is an app for kids that that teaches kids how to learn vowel sounds. The app teaches long and short vowel sounds an in addition, common sight words. The app comes with ten interactive stories that focus on long and short vowel sounds.

What age group is Learn to Read: Vowel Stories appropriate for?
In order to maximize learning vowel sounds we recommend Learn to Read: Vowel Stories for kids 4 and older. This means that Learn to Read: Vowel Stories is best for kids who are in preschool. Although we recommend Learn to Read: Vowel Stories for kids who are 4 and under, we have seen many parents begin using the app to teach vowel sounds to kids who are as young as two years old. On the other end of the spectrum we have seen kids as old as six use Learn to Read Vowel Stories. While these are recommendations it is prudent to use the Learn to Read Vowel Stories app at the appropriate developmental stage.

How does Learn to Read: Vowel Stories help students learn vowel sounds and sight words?
The Learn to Read: Vowel Stories app helps kids learn vowel sounds by using interactive elements like animation, sound, colorful artwork, music, and engaging characters. The student can read as well as have the app read to them. Because of the interactive nature of the Learn to Read: Vowel Stories app kids typically read stories multiple times.

Does Learn to Read: Vowel Stories come with free printable worksheets?
Yes, the Learn to Read: Vowel Stories app comes with free printable worksheets that concentrate on long and short vowel sounds and sight words.

How long should my student/child use Learn to Read: Vowel Stories?
In order to learn vowel sounds effectively we recommend that children use the Learn to Read: Vowel Stories app for at least 15 minutes a day, five days a week. This will add up to two hours and fifteen minutes a week. At the very least, children should read at least one vowel story per day. We guarantee 100% that if your child practices every day for at least 15 minutes a day they will learn to read vowel sounds.

How long will it be before I start seeing results from my child using Learn to Read: Vowel Stories?
Learning vowel sounds with the Learn to Read: Vowel Stories app is simple and usually takes a few sessions before you start to see noticeable results. We are strong believers in the adage, ‘practice makes perfect.’  Learning vowel sounds, and for that matter, learning to read, is all about reputation.

What devices will the Learn to Read app work on?
The Learn to Read: Vowel Stories app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and most Android devices, including the Kindle fire device.

What app store can I purchase the Learn to Read: Vowel Stories app?
The Learn to Read: Vowel Stories app is available on Apple’s App Store, Google Play, and Amazon’s App Store.