ABC Kids - Tracing & Phonics

What ABC Kids teaches and who it is for

ABC Kids is a free app for learning the English alphabet and phonics, aimed at children from toddler age through kindergarten. The listing describes it as a set of tracing games that help children recognize letter shapes, connect each letter to its sound, and apply that knowledge in matching exercises.

The listing says it has no in-app purchases and no third-party advertising. Adults can set it up for a child, and the listing notes that it was built with adult involvement in mind.

Tracing uppercase and lowercase letters

A child traces each letter by following arrows on the screen with a finger. The listing covers both uppercase and lowercase letters, so the same tracing games can be used for either form.

The listing presents tracing as the core activity, with the arrows guiding the stroke order a child needs to write each letter.

Phonics sounds and letter matching games

Each letter is paired with its phonic sound, so a child hears the sound as well as seeing the shape. The listing names phonics pairing as one of the included games.

After tracing, children can use the same letters in matching exercises. The listing says these are meant to put their alphabet knowledge to use.

Stickers and toys as rewards for tracing

Children collect stickers and toys as they complete tracing games. These rewards are the only progress feature the listing describes for the child.

Teacher Mode, report cards and game settings for adults

Adults reach a settings area where they can turn on Teacher Mode, look at report cards, and switch the tracing and phonics games on or off. The listing says the menu commands are kept out of the way of a child's moving fingers, so a child does not accidentally leave the game.