Readly is a game-based learning app that systematically teaches essential reading and spelling skills. Rooted in the science of reading, Readly uses an explicit systematic phonics approach. The Readly system follows a step-by-step process that mirrors how the brain naturally learns to read in an engaging way—ensuring long-term mastery.
The Readly Schoolhouse contains Learning classrooms that follow an explicit phonics approach
Evidence-Based Learning:
Readly follows a structured sequence of learning aligned with the Victorian 2.0 Curriculum, covering all foundational reading skills from phonological awareness to comprehension.
Explicit Systematic Phonics Approach:
Readly integrates reading and spelling instruction, helping children recognise the connection between decoding and encoding, and segmenting and blending, for more efficient literacy development.
Cognitive Development Focus:
Designed with cognitive development in mind, Readly introduces skills step by step to optimise learning and retention.
Parent and Teacher Support:
Supporting both parents and teachers, Readly provides resources to help parents understand phonics and assist their children at home, while also offering practical lesson ideas for classroom use.
Prioritises meaningful learning over gamification:
In an engaging context, children don’t just learn to read—they build the skills to read with confidence for life. Readly has a clear endpoint; guiding children from foundational literacy skills to confident, independent reading, ensuring they complete the program with the ability to read fluently and comprehend texts effectively.
Readly is designed to reinforce and support a child’s reading development, not replace the essential role of an adult in teaching them to read. While the app provides a structured, research-backed approach to phonics and literacy, it works best when paired with direct instruction from a teacher or parent.
Children learn to read through guided practice, conversation, and real-world interactions, and Readly enhances this process by providing targeted, engaging activities that reinforce key skills. It ensures consistency in learning, helping children practice and apply what they’ve been taught, but the role of an adult in modeling, guiding, and encouraging remains crucial for their success.
"Since using Readly in my classroom, I’ve seen a significant improvement in my students’ literacy skills. The app’s structured approach helps them build strong phonics, spelling, and comprehension skills, with each concept reinforcing what they’ve learned. I’ve noticed students who once struggled with reading are now tackling texts independently and with confidence. The engaging activities keep them focused, and the hands-on lesson ideas allow me to extend learning beyond the app. Readly has truly made a difference in my students’ progress."
Amy - Grade 1 Teacher
