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Pick the next story or read an earlier one again.
Enlarge screenshotShort stories for new readers.
Story Glider is a phonics app for children in kindergarten through second grade. They slide their finger under the words as they read. They can listen to the story, then answer a question about what they’ve read.
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Kindergarten–second grade
Includes free stories
No ads. No subscription.
Follow each word
Your child slides their finger along the track below the sentence. The letters turn gold as they go. They can tap Listen to hear it read aloud.
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How Story Glider works
Each story ends with a question to check understanding.
Enlarge screenshotRead the story
Move through each sentence at your own pace. Tap Listen when you want to hear it.
Enlarge screenshotAnswer a question
Choose the picture that answers a question about the story.
Enlarge screenshot20 levels of reading practice
The first stories use short vowels. Later levels introduce blends and more complex sound patterns, with longer stories to read.
More about the reading levels
Enlarge screenshotStart with free stories
The app includes free stories to try. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks all 20 levels.
Read the privacy policy- No subscription
- Pay once to unlock the included story library.
- Works offline
- Read and listen without an internet connection after installing the app.
- No ads or child accounts
- Reading progress stays on your device. The app has no third-party analytics.
Coming soon for iPhone and iPad
Story Glider isn’t available to download yet. We’ll add the App Store link here when it launches.
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