Feed The Monster (Azerbaijani)

Introducing **Feed The Monster**, an engaging educational game designed to help children learn to read in Azerbaijani! This innovative game combines fun with learning, allowing kids to collect monster eggs and feed them letters, which helps the monsters grow into new friends. It's an exciting way to master the fundamentals of reading.

What is Feed The Monster?

**Feed The Monster** employs effective 'play to learn' methods to captivate children's attention and assist them in developing essential reading skills. As kids collect and nurture their pet monsters, they simultaneously learn crucial aspects of reading, making the educational journey enjoyable and interactive.

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

The game is completely free to download, with no advertisements or in-app purchases. This commitment to accessibility ensures that every child can benefit from its rich educational content, which has been crafted by literacy nonprofits Curious Learning, CET, and Apps Factory.

Game Features to Promote Reading Skills:

• Engaging phonics puzzles to enhance understanding of sounds and letters.
• Letter tracing games that support both reading and writing skills.
• Vocabulary memory games to boost word recognition and retention.
• Challenging "sound only" levels to sharpen auditory skills.
• Parental progress reports to keep track of a child's learning journey.
• Multi-user login options for personalized progress tracking.
• Collectible, evolvable, and fun monsters that make learning enjoyable.
• Designed to foster socio-emotional skills alongside literacy.
• No in-app purchases, ensuring a distraction-free learning environment.
• No ads to interrupt the learning experience.
• No internet connection required, allowing for uninterrupted play and learning.

Developed by Experts for Your Child

**Feed The Monster** is grounded in extensive research and expertise in the science of literacy. The game focuses on key literacy skills such as Phonological Awareness, Letter Recognition, Phonics, Vocabulary, and Sight Word Reading, laying a solid foundation for reading proficiency. By incorporating the concept of caring for monsters, the game also promotes empathy, perseverance, and socio-emotional development in children.

Who Are We?

Originally funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the EduApp4Syria competition, **Feed The Monster** began as an Arabic app developed collaboratively by Apps Factory, CET – The Center for Educational Technology, and IRC – The International Rescue Committee. The English version was adapted by Curious Learning, a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing access to high-quality literacy content for learners globally. Our team, consisting of researchers, developers, and educators, is committed to providing children with literacy education in their native languages, supported by evidence and data. We aim 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 that the game continues to meet the evolving needs of its users.