Super Why! is a great tool for learning basic Reading skills and practicing Flexibility and Working Memory. Try some of the ideas below, or suggest your own in the comment field at the bottom of the page.

Working Memory Activity

Keep track of troublesome letter combinations, difficult sounds or unknown words your child encounters while using the app. Problems in reading commonly occur when children simply have not learned specific spelling techniques, uncommon combinations of letters or the definitions of words. Other times, such information simply didn't stick the first time around. Mitigate such issues by looking out for areas your child struggles with, compiling a small batch of issues to review in order to increase proficiency. Going over simple steps like this with your child can help avoid further complications with reading down the road, helping build up the capacity to recall various rules of spelling and grammar and apply that knowledge while reading.

Flexibility Activity

Becoming proficient in reading requires children to practice their skills across a range of material, encountering unfamiliar phrases, words and letter combinations in order to broaden their abilities and become confident readers. Try some simple exercises to teach your child how to deal with unfamiliar elements of reading, explaining that when setbacks occur, there are methods to work through them. For example, when encountering an unknown word, many times definitions can be worked out by looking at the word within the context of a sentence. Create some simple example of this to go over with your child, explaining how surrounding words can help you deduce the meaning. Next,  touch upon the subject of synonyms, swapping out similar words that share meanings. Finally, try going over some words that have multiple meanings, creating sentences that use the same word in a range of usages. Encouraging an adaptable approach to learning will give your child the tools needed to try to work through unfamiliar reading material and gain confidence through proficiency.

Reading Activity

Introduce your young learner to some simple audiobooks to read along with. Apps like Read Me Stories and Play Tales offer a nice range of content to cover. If possible, try to give your child a paper copy to read along with while listening. Hearing the cadence and phrasing of a skilled reader can model proper fluency, so insist on your child reading along when possible. Next, try to ween off the audiobooks and get your child reading without any aid. A good spot to start is with a book already heard in its audio version. This way, familiar phrases and words will ensure setbacks are minimized. Finally, try to keep introduce some more advanced reading -- perhaps even beyond your child's current reading level -- to ensure your child continues reading texts that balance challenge with enjoyability.

While Super Why! covers a range of reading subjects important for early learners, there are many other options to consider when looking to teach your child reading and writing fundamentals. Look over the options below and click on the links to learn more.

iWrite Words offers simple exercises that help young children practice writing letters and words. Read our iWrite Words review for details.

Letter School introduces early learners with the basics of reading and writing, and is sure to keep their interest with its stylized presentation. See our LetterSchool review for more.

Endless Alphabet is another great option for young kids, with a colorful art style that matches images and words to build vocabulary. Our Endless Alphabet review explains.

Read Me Stories is an interactive reading app with a vast library of audio books for kids. Find out all about it in our Read Me Stories review.