ABCD Kids - Phonics Learning
Xaylon Labs Education
Free phonics app for kids. Learn to read with sounds, stories & games. No ads!
- Downloads
- 169+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Sep 13
- 2026 Β· v1.1.0
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About ABCD Kids - Phonics Learning
π¦ PehlaAkshar β Learn to Read with Phonics!
Is your child struggling to read? PehlaAkshar teaches children aged 4-7 to read using the proven Jolly Phonics method β the same method used in top schools across India and the world.
Most children are taught A-B-C names first. But research shows children learn to read FASTER when they learn SOUNDS first. PehlaAkshar teaches your child the sound of each letter β not just its name.
β 100% FREE β No subscription. No ads. No in-app purchases.
β No login required β Just install and start learning!
β Works offline β No internet needed after installation
β Designed for Indian children and families
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π― HOW IT WORKS
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Your child meets Akshar β a friendly fox who guides them through 42 phonics sounds across 7 groups of 6 lessons each.
Each lesson takes just 10-15 minutes and includes:
π Meet the Sound β Hear and say the sound
π Mouth Demo β Learn exactly how to make the sound
π Sound Character β Meet Sammy the Snake (/s/), Asha the Apple (/a/), and more!
π Sound Hunt β Spot pictures that start with the sound
π Hear It β Listen and identify words
π Story Time β Aarav and Mia's adventure in the Forest of Sounds
π€ Build Words β Blend sounds into real words (s+a+t = sat!)
βοΈ Writing Practice β Trace and write the letter
β Reward β Earn a Sound Star and unlock the next story chapter!
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β THE STAR SYSTEM
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Every sound learned = one Sound Star earned. Collect all 42 stars across 7 groups and unlock the complete adventure story world!
After completing Group 1 (6 sounds β /s/, /a/, /t/, /i/, /p/, /n/), your child can already read 20+ words like:
sat β’ sip β’ tin β’ pan β’ pit β’ nip β’ ant β’ tap β’ spin β’ snip
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π WHY JOLLY PHONICS?
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Jolly Phonics is the world's most researched phonics program, used in 100+ countries. Research from Clackmannanshire, Scotland showed children taught with Jolly Phonics read 3.5 years above average by age 11.
PehlaAkshar brings this proven method to Indian families β with Indian stories, Indian names, and a warm learning experience designed for Indian children.
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π± FEATURES
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- 42 phonics sounds across 7 groups
- Interactive games β Sound Hunt, Hear It, Build Words
- Ongoing adventure story β Aarav and Mia in the Forest of Sounds
- Sound characters β each sound has its own lovable character
- Star collection system β motivates daily learning
- Group completion celebrations β with shareable milestone cards
- Parent Dashboard β see exactly what your child has learned
- Streak tracker β builds daily learning habit
- Works fully offline
- No ads, no pop-ups, no distractions
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π¨βπ©βπ§ FOR PARENTS
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PehlaAkshar has a dedicated Parent Dashboard where you can:
- See which sounds your child has learned
- Track daily streaks and total stars earned
- Know today's lesson status at a glance
- Get tips on how to reinforce phonics learning at home
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π PRIVACY & SAFETY
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Your child's safety is our top priority:
- No personal data collected or transmitted
- No account or login required
- No advertisements of any kind
- No in-app purchases
- No social features or chat
- All data stored only on your device
- Fully compliant with COPPA and India's DPDPA
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π PERFECT FOR
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β Children aged 4, 5, 6, and 7 years
β Nursery, LKG, UKG, and Class 1 students
β CBSE, ICSE, and State Board students
β Children struggling with reading
β Parents who want to help at home
β Children switching from vernacular medium to English medium schools
β Families where parents don't know phonics but want their child to learn
Is your child struggling to read? PehlaAkshar teaches children aged 4-7 to read using the proven Jolly Phonics method β the same method used in top schools across India and the world.
Most children are taught A-B-C names first. But research shows children learn to read FASTER when they learn SOUNDS first. PehlaAkshar teaches your child the sound of each letter β not just its name.
β 100% FREE β No subscription. No ads. No in-app purchases.
β No login required β Just install and start learning!
β Works offline β No internet needed after installation
β Designed for Indian children and families
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
π― HOW IT WORKS
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
Your child meets Akshar β a friendly fox who guides them through 42 phonics sounds across 7 groups of 6 lessons each.
Each lesson takes just 10-15 minutes and includes:
π Meet the Sound β Hear and say the sound
π Mouth Demo β Learn exactly how to make the sound
π Sound Character β Meet Sammy the Snake (/s/), Asha the Apple (/a/), and more!
π Sound Hunt β Spot pictures that start with the sound
π Hear It β Listen and identify words
π Story Time β Aarav and Mia's adventure in the Forest of Sounds
π€ Build Words β Blend sounds into real words (s+a+t = sat!)
βοΈ Writing Practice β Trace and write the letter
β Reward β Earn a Sound Star and unlock the next story chapter!
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
β THE STAR SYSTEM
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
Every sound learned = one Sound Star earned. Collect all 42 stars across 7 groups and unlock the complete adventure story world!
After completing Group 1 (6 sounds β /s/, /a/, /t/, /i/, /p/, /n/), your child can already read 20+ words like:
sat β’ sip β’ tin β’ pan β’ pit β’ nip β’ ant β’ tap β’ spin β’ snip
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
π WHY JOLLY PHONICS?
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
Jolly Phonics is the world's most researched phonics program, used in 100+ countries. Research from Clackmannanshire, Scotland showed children taught with Jolly Phonics read 3.5 years above average by age 11.
PehlaAkshar brings this proven method to Indian families β with Indian stories, Indian names, and a warm learning experience designed for Indian children.
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
π± FEATURES
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
- 42 phonics sounds across 7 groups
- Interactive games β Sound Hunt, Hear It, Build Words
- Ongoing adventure story β Aarav and Mia in the Forest of Sounds
- Sound characters β each sound has its own lovable character
- Star collection system β motivates daily learning
- Group completion celebrations β with shareable milestone cards
- Parent Dashboard β see exactly what your child has learned
- Streak tracker β builds daily learning habit
- Works fully offline
- No ads, no pop-ups, no distractions
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
π¨βπ©βπ§ FOR PARENTS
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
PehlaAkshar has a dedicated Parent Dashboard where you can:
- See which sounds your child has learned
- Track daily streaks and total stars earned
- Know today's lesson status at a glance
- Get tips on how to reinforce phonics learning at home
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
π PRIVACY & SAFETY
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
Your child's safety is our top priority:
- No personal data collected or transmitted
- No account or login required
- No advertisements of any kind
- No in-app purchases
- No social features or chat
- All data stored only on your device
- Fully compliant with COPPA and India's DPDPA
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
π PERFECT FOR
ββββββββββββββββββββββββ
β Children aged 4, 5, 6, and 7 years
β Nursery, LKG, UKG, and Class 1 students
β CBSE, ICSE, and State Board students
β Children struggling with reading
β Parents who want to help at home
β Children switching from vernacular medium to English medium schools
β Families where parents don't know phonics but want their child to learn
What’s new
Version 1.1.0 Β· Updated September 13, 2026
Letter tracing added