Ebo Phonics

Ebo Phonics is a free game to help neurodiverse learners ages 3-7 master words and sounds. No ads! No subscriptions! Just lots of fun!

Kids of all abilities can start decoding words from the sound up — from practicing “p-p-p-pot” to identifying “pizza” all on their own! Ebo is based on 20 years of classroom experience and the latest learning methods for children Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and autism. Turns out, the game is good at capturing the imagination of their neurotypical peers, too.


This game is 100% free — without ads or subscriptions.

The team behind Ebo believes in the joy of discovering language, and making great learning games for kids who need it — wherever they are on the map, wherever they are on their journey.

WHAT PARENTS SAY ABOUT EBO
“You’ve captured the personalities of kids with Down syndrome. It makes me think that the app is going to capture their attention and acknowledge their unique personalities.”
— Lisa K, Mother of Leah, age 4, with down syndrome


“As parents we’re often watching providers and don’t understand what we can do to help our child progress. Ebo helps parents take a larger role by allowing them to play side by side.”
— Elana F, mother of Gideon, age 5, with autism

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT EBO?
Calmer pacing — Well-paced moments of pause to let learning sink in
Highly visual — Joyful visual instructions and animations
Musical — Singalongs encourage kids to use their voice (and remember more too!)
Positivity — Playmates use modeling and feedback to guide your child along
Repetition — Keyword games repeat in ways that remain fun and allow for practice
Behavior modeling — Characters model looking, listening, and speaking
Agency — Your child gets to pick words, practice, or try something new
Well-timed nudges — Ebo gently brings focus back to the task at hand


PARENTS ARE PLAYMATES!
Kids can play Ebo on their own, but the game works best when parents play side-by-side. Built-in abilities to track progress and guide the in-game experience help you join your child on their learning journey.

EBO’S PROVEN METHOD
We use modeling and feedback through flash cards to teach phonological awareness and phonics — a scientifically backed method for learning literacy.


SPECIAL THANKS TO EBO’S FIRST PLAYMATES!
We couldn’t have made Ebo without the help of several incredible kids who played with us for months of our earliest stages of game development. Thank you to all the early Ebo testers out there! You’re forever welcomed to meet us back in the magical treehouse. :)