Guide for Parents

Welcome, Parents!

Phonics AI is a free, interactive app designed to help children aged 9-15 learn English pronunciation through fun games and structured lessons. This guide will help you understand how the app works and how you can support your child's learning.

Getting Your Child Started

1. Create an Account

   Visit the app and help your child sign up with an email address. This saves their progress so they can continue learning on any device.

2. Set Up the Device

   Make sure sound is enabled and consider using headphones for better focus. Test the audio by clicking any speaker button.

3. Start in Letters Land

   New learners should begin with the first world to build a strong foundation in letter sounds.

4. Establish a Routine

   10-15 minutes of daily practice is more effective than longer, infrequent sessions.

Linking to Your Child's Account

As a parent, you can link to your child's account to monitor their learning progress. Here's how it works:

Step-by-Step Linking Process

1. Create a Parent Account

   Register at the app and select "Parent" as your role during sign-up.

2. Your Child Generates a Link Code

   Your child goes to Settings → Parent Link and clicks "Generate Link Code". They'll receive an 8-character code like ABCD1234.

3. Your Child Shares the Code

   They tell you the code (verbally, text message, etc.). The code expires in 24 hours.

4. Enter the Code

   In your Parent Dashboard, click "Link Child" and enter the code. A link request will be created.

5. Your Child Approves the Request

   Your child will see a pending request in their Settings. Once they approve it, you're linked!

6. View Progress

   You can now view your child's XP, level, streak, completed lessons, and achievements from your Parent Dashboard.

What You Can See

Once linked, your Parent Dashboard shows:

• XP and Level - Overall learning progress
• Current Streak - Days of consecutive practice
• Completed Lessons - Which lessons they've finished
• Phoneme Mastery - Which sounds they've learned
• Recent Activity - When they last practiced
• Achievements - Badges and milestones unlocked

How the App Works

The 4-Phase Learning Model

Every lesson follows a proven structure that builds skills progressively:

The 5 Learning Worlds

Your child will progress through 5 themed worlds, each building on the previous one:

Understanding Your Child's Progress

What the Numbers Mean

Metric	What It Shows
XP (Experience Points)	Overall activity and achievement - higher is better
Level	Overall progression - levels up as XP increases
Stars (1-3)	Performance on each lesson - 3 stars = 90-100% correct
Streak	Consecutive days of practice - encourages daily habits
World Progress	Percentage of lessons completed in each world

Star Ratings Explained

• 3 Stars (90-100%) - Excellent understanding, ready to move forward
• 2 Stars (70-89%) - Good understanding, may benefit from review
• 1 Star (50-69%) - Needs more practice on this content

How You Can Help

Daily Support

Extending Learning Beyond the App

• Point out sounds - When reading books together, highlight sounds your child has learned
• Play sound games - "I spy something that starts with the /k/ sound"
• Practice writing - Ask your child to write words using the sounds they know
• Read aloud - Have your child read signs, menus, or labels when out and about
• Make it fun - Turn practice into games and avoid making it feel like a chore

Screen Time Guidelines

We recommend 10-20 minutes of Phonics AI practice per day. Here's why:

• Consistent short sessions are more effective than long infrequent ones
• Daily quests are designed to be completed in about 10-15 minutes
• Streak rewards encourage regular practice without excessive screen time
• Quality over quantity - focused practice beats extended sessions

Safety & Privacy

Phonics AI is designed with child safety as a top priority:

Feature	Safety Benefit
No Advertisements	Your child won't be exposed to ads or marketing
No Social Features	No chat, messaging, or interaction with strangers
No External Links	Children can't accidentally navigate to other websites
Minimal Data Collection	Only login info and learning progress are stored
Educational Content Only	All content is designed for learning phonics

Troubleshooting Common Issues

My child can't hear the sounds

1. Check that device volume is turned up
2. Make sure the browser tab isn't muted
3. Try using headphones
4. Refresh the page

The microphone isn't working

1. Click "Allow" when asked for microphone permission
2. Check browser settings for microphone access
3. Close other apps that might be using the microphone
4. Use Chrome browser for best compatibility

Progress seems lost

1. Verify your child is logged into the correct account
2. Check the email address is correct
3. Try logging out and back in
4. Refresh the page

For more help, see our Troubleshooting Guide or FAQ.