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ABC for Kids — Phonics and Letter Tracing
First letters the hands-on way: trace, hear phonics and start reading syllables.
- Official name
- ABC for Kids: Phonics, Tracing
- Category
- Learning
- Best for ages
- 4–5 years
- Devices
- iPhone & iPad (App Store)
- Price
- Free, optional in-app purchases
- Ads
- No ads
- Store content rating
- 4+ (App Store)
- App Store rating
- ★ 4.1 · 649 ratings (App Store, July 2026)
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About the game
ABC for Kids: Phonics, Tracing teaches the alphabet through the hands: children trace letter shapes with a finger, hear each letter's sound, and step from single letters toward first syllables. Colors and shape names come along for the ride — a compact first-literacy toolkit built as a game, not a workbook.
What kids can do in the game
- Trace letters with a finger along guided paths
- Hear each letter’s phonic sound as you learn it
- Step from letters toward reading first syllables
- Learn colors and shape names along the way
- Revisit any letter at any time
How it works
Tracing is the core loop: a big friendly letter appears with a glowing path, the child traces it, and the letter comes alive with its sound. Motor memory and phonics build together.
Levels sequence the alphabet into small victories, and the syllable steps arrive only after the letters feel familiar — the pace belongs to the child.
For parents
- Phonics-first approach: sounds before letter names
- Finger tracing builds letter shapes through motor memory
- Free to download; extra levels behind a parental gate
- Linked here to the official App Store release
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Play online
ABC for Kids: Phonics, Tracing cannot be played in a browser yet: a web demo is planned on the online games board, and today the game lives on iOS.
Frequently asked questions
At what age should we start?
Whenever letters become interesting — typically around four; tracing works even earlier as pure shape play.
Does it teach reading fully?
It covers the foundations: letter shapes, phonic sounds and first syllables. It is a starting toolkit, not a complete reading curriculum.
Is it free?
Free to download and play, with optional content behind a parental gate.
Why phonics rather than letter names?
Sounds are what blend into words — starting from phonics makes the jump to reading syllables far more natural.
Where can I download it?
From the official App Store page linked here.
Get ABC for Kids: Phonics, Tracing
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