Starfall

Learning activities for preschool through grade 5

Starfall is an educational app for children building early reading, maths and general classroom skills. It suits preschool and primary-school learners, with activities that begin with letters and numbers and progress toward reading, grammar and more advanced mathematics. The app is published by Starfall Education Foundation.

Reading, maths and creative practice

Reading activities cover the alphabet, phonics, early reading, fluency, punctuation and parts of speech. Children can also explore an interactive talking library. Maths content includes counting, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, geometry, measurement and fractions.

Beyond core subjects, Starfall includes songs, nursery rhymes, art, music, holiday activities and an interactive calendar. Some activities also introduce social themes such as kindness and caring, giving children options beyond standard literacy and numeracy exercises.

Designed for independent use

The app uses short, playful activities with a gradual learning path, so children can practise one skill at a time without needing to work through a fixed lesson every time. Basic reading material is available without a subscription, while additional activities are offered to subscribers. The reference information also notes accessibility support for children with visual, hearing or mobility impairments.

App record and suitability

Starfall has a 3.97 out of 5 rating from 26,672 reviews and more than 5,000,000 installs. It is best suited to families and educators looking for screen-based practice in foundational reading and maths, with music and creative content available for variety. Parents may want to choose activities by age or school level, since the app spans several years of learning.