Introducing **Feed The Monster**, an engaging educational game designed to help children learn to read in Azerbaijani! In this fun-filled adventure, kids collect monster eggs and feed them letters, watching their new friends grow and evolve. It's a delightful way to master the fundamentals of reading.

What is Feed The Monster?

**Feed The Monster** leverages proven 'play to learn' techniques to captivate young learners and assist them in developing essential reading skills. As children collect and nurture their pet monsters, they simultaneously enhance their literacy abilities in a fun and interactive environment.

Free to Download, No Ads, No In-App Purchases!

The game is completely free to download, with no ads or in-app purchases. It's a product of collaboration between literacy nonprofits Curious Learning, CET, and Apps Factory, ensuring high-quality, accessible educational content.

Game Features to Promote Reading Skills:

• Engaging phonics puzzles that make learning fun
• Letter tracing games to improve reading and writing skills
• Vocabulary memory games to expand word knowledge
• Challenging "sound only" levels to enhance auditory skills
• Parental progress reports to track learning milestones
• Multi-user login for personalized progress tracking
• Collectible, evolvable, and fun monsters to keep kids engaged
• Designed to promote socio-emotional skills alongside literacy
• No in-app purchases, ensuring a safe learning environment
• No ads, keeping the focus on learning
• No internet connection required, perfect for learning on the go

Developed by Experts for Your Child

**Feed The Monster** is crafted based on extensive research and experience in the science of literacy. It integrates crucial literacy skills such as Phonological Awareness, Letter Recognition, Phonics, Vocabulary, and Sight Word Reading, providing children with a solid foundation for reading. The game's unique concept of caring for monsters also fosters empathy, perseverance, and socio-emotional development.

Who Are We?

Originally funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the EduApp4Syria competition, **Feed The Monster** was initially developed in Arabic by Apps Factory, CET – The Center for Educational Technology, and IRC – The International Rescue Committee. The English adaptation was brought to life by Curious Learning, a non-profit committed to providing effective literacy content to those in need. Our team of researchers, developers, and educators is dedicated to offering children literacy education in their native language, supported by evidence and data. We're working to expand **Feed The Monster** to over 100 high-impact languages worldwide.

What's New in the Latest Version 3

Last updated on Mar 6, 2021, the latest version includes a families policy update, ensuring a continued focus on safe and effective learning environments for children.