A phonics-based learning app from Mrs Wordsmith that teaches children ages 3-7 to read through engaging, game-based experiences. Designed by animator Craig Kellman (Madagascar, Hotel Transylvania) and backed by the Science of Reading.
Learn More →Readiculous makes learning to read ridiculously fun through a combination of systematic synthetic phonics and gamified learning. The app features hilarious characters designed by Craig Kellman, engaging mini-games, and daily progress reports for parents.
Using the Science of Reading methodology, Readiculous teaches the 44 phonemes and over 200 graphemes of the English language through a logical progression. With just 10 minutes of daily play, children learn 2x faster than traditional methods while having fun with characters and stories that rival their favorite cartoons.
The app includes systematic phonics instruction, high-frequency word practice, and features a curriculum aligned with what children learn at school, making it the perfect supplementary tool for phonics education.
• Created original music and sound effects for characters, UI, and gameplay mechanics
• Implemented audio using Unity's built-in audio system
• Collaborated with developers and designers to ensure audio enhanced the educational experience
I took over this project from Tobias Nielsen in 2022. A lot of the fundamentals were already set up in Unity using Unity's own audio system. Since then I've been improving the setup and adding music and SFX as the game has kept growing. I have been focusing on continuing the playful and optimistic style of the game.