Word and picture
Read the word, then find the picture it belongs to. First real reading.
How it works
What it builds
From single letters to short words to first sentences, at whatever pace the child sets.
Nothing in word and picture can be lost or failed. A wrong answer stays on screen to try again, which is what keeps a two-year-old in the game long enough to learn from it.
More reading games →Common questions
What age is Word and picture for?+
It is pitched at 4 to 8 year olds, though children either side of that often enjoy it too. Nothing is timed, so a younger child can simply take longer.
Do I need to install anything?+
No. Kidling runs entirely in the browser on a phone, tablet or laptop. There is no app to download and no store account involved.
Is it free?+
You can play without an account. A subscription unlocks the full personalised plan, the weekly worksheet packs and progress tracking.
Are there ads?+
No. There is no advertising anywhere in the product and nothing that links a child out of it.
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