Improve fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension with apps designed for 7-8 year olds.
SpellingJoy Team
Second grade is when reading gets exciting. Children move from picture books to early chapter books, developing fluency and comprehension. The right apps provide access to thousands of books at the right level.
We've tested the best reading apps for 2nd graders (ages 7-8), focusing on apps that build reading stamina, expand vocabulary, and develop the comprehension skills needed for academic success.
Epic! provides access to a library of 40,000+ children's books, audiobooks, and educational videos. $84.99/year or $13.99/month.
Visit Epic!Reading Eggs provides a comprehensive reading program for children ages 2-13 with lessons, games, and books.
Visit Reading EggsRaz-Kids (by Learning A-Z) provides a leveled reading library with 800+ eBooks across 29 levels, audio support, and comprehension quizzes. $132/year for up to 36 students.
Visit Raz-KidsKhan Academy Kids offers free, comprehensive early learning content covering reading, math, and more for children ages 2-8.
Visit Khan Academy KidsReadingIQ offers 7,000+ digital books for kids ages 2-12 with reading level filtering (AR, Lexile, Guided Reading). $39.99/year or $7.99/month. Made by Age of Learning (ABCmouse).
Visit ReadingIQVooks transforms picture books into animated read-alouds. Great for screen time that feels like storytime, but kids watch rather than read themselves.
Visit VooksEpic! is best for 2nd graders ready to explore— 40,000+ books including popular chapter book series.
For structured practice, Reading Eggs (Reading Eggspress) offers lessons designed for ages 7-13.
Khan Academy Kids remains excellent for free reading practice, though it's best suited up to age 8.
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SpellingJoy Team
The SpellingJoy team is dedicated to creating free, high-quality spelling resources for K-6 students and their families. We test every app we review and provide honest assessments to help parents make informed decisions.
