Mahjong: Letters and Words

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A playful app that develops keen observation skills and sparks early reading.

About the Game

Developed by an experienced educator, this game helps children hone their observation skills, boost concentration, and take their first steps in letter recognition and reading short, high-frequency words.

Designed for ages 5 to 8, Mahjong: Letters and Words is ideal for parents and educators who want to support early literacy in a fun, motivating way.

Game Rules

Inspired by traditional solitaire Mahjong, the goal is to clear the board by matching identical tiles. You can select a tile only if it has at least one free side (left or right) and isn’t covered by another tile. Available tiles appear in white; blocked tiles are shown in gray.

App Content

  • Observation and matching of simple pictures
  • Recognition of uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Reading of short, high-frequency words (e.g., the, and, is)
  • Number recognition and reading from 1 to 100

Educational Goals

  • Improve visual discrimination of letters, pictures, and numbers
  • Encourage focus and sustained attention through play
  • Support listening skills and recognition of common words
  • Promote number recognition and reading from 1 to 100
  • Reinforce memory of high-frequency words for reading and writing

Key Features

  • Simple, intuitive rules
  • Fun, progressively challenging levels
  • Unlimited random boards
  • Optional read-aloud feature
  • Ideal for classroom or home use
  • Dyslexia-friendly design
  • No ads
  • Fully playable offline