Reading Monster Resources
Year: 2010.
File type: High quality PDF , mp3,ppt.
Overview
Teach Your Monster to Read is a phonics-based educational reading game designed for children ages 3–7. It teaches foundational literacy skills through interactive gameplay, mini-games, and progressive reading stages. The platform is widely used in homes and schools and was developed with literacy experts from the University of Roehampton.
Main Stages / Modules
1. First Steps
Beginner reading stage for early learners.
Key learning goals:
- Letter recognition
- Phonics basics
- CVC word blending
- Segmenting sounds
- Early sight/tricky words
Covers:
- 31 letter-sound combinations
- Introductory phonics patterns
- Early decoding practice
2. Fun With Words
Intermediate reading development.
Key learning goals:
- Advanced phonics
- Digraphs
- Sentence reading
- Reading comprehension
- Expanded sight words
Teaches combinations like:
- ch, sh, th, ng
- ai, ee, oa, igh
- ear, air, ure
Also introduces:
- Longer word blending
- Sentence understanding
- More difficult phoneme patterns
3. Champion Reader
Advanced early-reader stage.
Key learning goals:
- Reading fluency
- Reading for meaning
- Alternative spellings/pronunciations
- Story and book reading
- Stronger comprehension
Children practice:
- Reading instructions
- Understanding short books
- More complex phonics patterns
Key Features
Gamified Learning Experience
Children:
- Create their own monster character
- Travel through worlds and levels
- Unlock rewards and items
- Learn through mini-games and quests
The gameplay structure keeps reading practice engaging and motivating.
Systematic Synthetic Phonics
The game follows structured phonics instruction used in many schools.
Skills include:
- Grapheme recognition
- Phoneme awareness
- Blending
- Segmenting
- Decoding
- Tricky/sight words
Adaptive Learning
The platform adapts practice based on learner performance:
- Repeats difficult sounds
- Reinforces weak areas
- Gradually increases difficulty
This creates personalized reading support.
Reading Comprehension Training
Beyond phonics, children learn:
- Sentence understanding
- Following instructions
- Reading for meaning
- Early comprehension strategies
Practice Mode
Dedicated practice tools help reinforce:
- Specific sounds
- Letter combinations
- Blending activities
- Segmenting exercises
Teacher & Parent Progress Tracking
Adults can monitor:
- Reading progress
- Stage completion
- Problem phonics areas
- Literacy growth over time
Classroom & Home Friendly
Suitable for:
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- First grade
- Homeschooling
- Reading intervention support
Works alongside many phonics curricula used in schools.
Safe Child-Friendly Design
The app includes:
- No in-app ads
- No hidden purchases
- Child-safe interface
- Offline-friendly gameplay on mobile devices
Multi-Platform Availability
Available on:
- Web browser
- iPhone/iPad
- Android tablets and phones
- Interactive classroom boards
Educational Skills Covered
The game teaches:
- Phonemic awareness
- Phonics
- Letter-sound correspondence
- Blending
- Segmenting
- Vocabulary
- Sight words
- Fluency
- Reading comprehension
- Reading confidence
Strengths
Highly Engaging
- Character customization
- Reward systems
- Adventure progression
- Interactive mini-games
Research-Based Design
Developed with literacy experts and aligned with evidence-based phonics instruction.
Effective for Early Readers
Many teachers and parents report noticeable improvements in:
- Sound recognition
- Blending skills
- Reading confidence
- Independent reading habits
Best For
Ideal for:
- Ages 3–7
- Beginning readers
- Preschool & kindergarten students
- ESL/EAL learners
- Children needing phonics reinforcement
- Homeschool reading programs
