A Bolgatanga-based software company has launched a free mobile application designed to teach children how to read through interactive lessons that work without internet connectivity.
KologSoft unveiled KologSoft Kids recently, marking a significant step in educational technology development in Ghana’s Upper East Region. The app targets children aged 3 and above with phonics-based lessons, colorful stories and audio pronunciation guides.
John Dok Kolog, chief executive officer of KologSoft, said the application addresses the need for affordable literacy tools in communities with limited access to private tutoring and internet services.
“We created KologSoft Kids to make learning fun and effective,” Kolog said at the launch event. “Through phonics, storytelling and interactive exercises, children can learn to read at their own pace while enjoying every moment.”
The app operates entirely offline once downloaded and contains no advertisements, allowing uninterrupted learning in remote areas. It combines step-by-step word recognition exercises with short stories designed to build vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Kolog described the application as a “social product” intended to ease financial burdens on parents while supporting foundational literacy development. The app features friendly voice prompts and child-friendly design to maintain engagement as children explore letters, build words and practice reading.
James Anam-bono, a parent who tested the app, said it transformed his approach to teaching his 3-year-old son.
“Before this application, I had difficulty teaching my three-year-old son,” Anam-bono said. “But when I downloaded it and tried it with him, it was so amazing. The visuals and pronunciation keep him glued, and now he’s the one chasing me to learn.”
Faustina Ayinga, another parent, said the app redirected her children’s screen time from games to educational content.
“Instead of wasting time on mobile games, my kids now use the app to learn letters, words and stories,” Ayinga said.
Douglas Bugbil Kolog, a parent who attended the launch, said he believes the innovation could significantly improve literacy levels across Ghana.
The app is available for download on mobile devices and requires no recurring fees or subscriptions.
Source: a1radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith|Bolgatanga
