Video games are ideal places for these children to practice reading. This is primarily because they’re both interesting and safe.Reading aloud in class can be frightening for young readers.

A beautiful map on the main page presents all of the options kids can explore: Learn to Read, Story Time, Discover the World, and Homer's Clubhouse. Clear verbal instructions guide kids in all areas.

A team from SMU and LIFT, Literacy Instruction for Texas, collaborated on a video game app recently awarded a $2.5 million prize in a global literacy competition.