Shoonya Kids: Learn Languages

Bilingual Phonics, Math & ABCs

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Reading, phonics & math for ages 3-8 in English, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi & Telugu. Built with a U.S. Dept. of Education grant and classroom-tested with WestEd. Built with a research grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Reading, phonics, and math in five languages — for ages 3 to 8. Shoonya Kids teaches early literacy and numeracy in English, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu. Children can easily switch languages in a single app, bringing true multilingual learning and accessibility to their fingertips. WHAT CHILDREN PRACTICE Phonics & Reading — letter sounds, blending, digraphs, rhyming, syllable segmenting, CVC words, and high-frequency sight words Writing & Tracing — letter and number formation aligned to Handwriting Without Tears, the standard used in schools Early Math — counting to 100, skip counting, addition, subtraction, geometry, patterns, and positional words Vocabulary — themed words drawn from food, clothing, instruments, and daily life across cultures Progress is self-paced and Montessori-inspired, allowing children to choose their own path. Teachers can customize and differentiate learning for students with a dedicated teacher portal. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT Genuinely multilingual. Shoonya Kids is built with input from pedagogy experts and Dual Language Immersion educators to provide a genuine learning experience. Content is designed for each language and not run through a translator, so that children learn the language as it is intended to be taught. Research-backed. Developed under an SBIR grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, with WestEd as our independent research partner and classroom testing in California public schools. Built for how children actually learn. Designed in alignment with UNICEF and LEGO Group's RITEC framework and NAEYC's Developmentally Appropriate Practice principles. Safe by design. COPPA- and FERPA-compliant, no ads, no third-party tracking. WHAT EDUCATORS SAY "They don't even know they're learning because they think they're playing — but they're learning!" — Perla Estrada, TK Teacher, Dual Language Immersion, El Camino Elementary "It helps a lot to have technology that is authentic in Spanish and play-based — it's appropriate for the development and age of this group." — Stephanie Hernandez Jarvis, Kindergarten Teacher, El Camino Elementary "Shoonya's multicultural and multilingual platform is the state-of-the-art in early language and multiliteracy development." — Dr. Barbara Flores, Former President, California Association for Bilingual Education IN CLASSROOMS & AT HOME PreK–2nd Grade: Foundational literacy and numeracy Dual Language & English Language Learners: Authentic Spanish, English, Hindi, Telugu and Marathi content After School & Summer Enrichment: perfect for independent learning rotations Common Core aligned: phonemic awareness and number sense Teachers get a dashboard to assign activities, track progress, and see accuracy and completion by student. Shoonya is available for at home use and used in homes across the world for multilingual learning. RECOGNITION U.S. Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research Grant Most Innovative Consumer App — Octane High Tech Awards Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award in Science and Technology — Women's Economic Ventures Antares REACH Grant Featured by NBC, Parentology, and Educational App Store Used by families and teachers in over 80 countries. TRY IT FREE A free version is always available to practice letters in five languages. Full curriculum access is $5.99/month, $19.99/quarter, or $57.99/year. Cancel anytime. Support: support@shoonyadigital.com Privacy Policy: https://www.shoonyadigital.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.shoonyadigital.com/terms-of-service

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Seller
Shoonya Digital Inc
Size
885.9 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
4+
  • 4+
  • Made for Ages 0–5

    This app is rated 4+ with content restrictions.

    Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls.
  • In-App Controls
    Parental Controls
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Monthly Subscription $5.99
  • Annual Subscription $57.99
  • Monthly Subscription $7.99
  • Complete Alphabet Pack $3.99
  • Quarterly Subscription $19.99
  • Annual Subscription $57.99
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