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A free learning app for children aged 3 to 10

Learn to read, write and count in English and French

HAPPI KIDS is a bilingual learning app for tablets and phones, made in Canada by a dad for his own children. Happi the Lion guides your child through reading, writing, math, creativity and more, one small win at a time.

  • Free
  • No ads
  • No data collected
  • Made in Canada 🍁

Coming soon on the App Store and Google Play

  • App StoreComing soon
  • Google PlayComing soon

For iPad, iPhone, Android tablets and Android phones.

HAPPI KIDS home screen on a tablet: Happi the Lion beside nine learning worlds (Read, Write, Math, Money, Create, Discover, Feelings, Languages and Brain games).
Happi the Lion waving hello
Happi the Lion holding a red heart

🍁 Made by a dad

Made in Canada, by a dad

Hi! I'm a dad, and I made HAPPI KIDS for my own children. I looked for a free app that would teach my kids to read and write in English and French, the Canadian way, with no ads and no tricks to keep them hooked. I couldn't find one, so I built it.

My children, Nathan, Urielle and Micah, are in the stories as lion cubs, with their mom Pamela.

HAPPI KIDS is free for every family: no ads, no subscription, nothing to unlock.

— A dad in CanadaPublished by HAPPISOFT

Learning worlds

Nine worlds to explore

Home shows one big button per world. Your child only sees the games that fit their age, and you can add others any time.

  • Happi the Lion in the Read world

    Read

    Ages: 3–10

    Letter sounds and phonics, decodable books to read aloud to Happi, words, stories, spelling and reading quizzes.

  • Happi the Lion in the Write world

    Write

    Ages: 3–10

    Tracing lines and letters with a finger or stylus, then sentences, joined writing and writing a short story.

  • Happi the Lion in the Math world

    Math

    Ages: 3–10

    Counting, adding and taking away, patterns, times tables and telling time.

  • Happi the Lion in the Money world

    Money

    Ages: 5–9

    Canadian coins, from knowing each one to counting cents and dollars and paying at the shop.

  • Happi the Lion in the Discover world

    Discover

    Ages: 3–10

    The map of Canada (provinces, capitals, neighbours) and seasons and weather.

  • Happi the Lion in the Feelings world

    Feelings

    Ages: 3–8

    Naming eight feelings, little stories about how others feel, what could help and being kind.

  • Happi the Lion in the Create world

    Create

    Ages: 3–10

    Colouring pages, free drawing, dot-to-dot, mirror drawing, music and rhythm, and jigsaw puzzles.

  • Happi the Lion in the Languages world

    Languages

    Ages: 4–10

    Words in the other language: hear them, find the picture, read them, then translate.

  • Happi the Lion in the Brain games world

    Brain games

    Ages: 3–10

    Memory match and Code with Happi, where your child plans a path to the treasure.

How it grows with your child

Levels that adapt, rewards that celebrate effort

HAPPI KIDS starts from your child’s age and moves at their pace, from age 3 to 10.

  • Starts at the right level

    Each game begins at a level that fits your child’s age, and every skill levels up on its own.

  • 8 out of 10 to move on

    A round is 10 answers. With 8 right, your child moves to the next stage; 10 stages make a level.

  • Extra help, quietly

    After three misses in a row, the game gently switches to easier items and more hints.

  • Never a “wrong” screen

    A miss gets a soft sound and a wiggle, never red or a fail screen. Effort is always celebrated.

  • My path

    Progress is a board-game map that winds through meadows, forests, beaches, snowy mountains and a starry night sky.

  • Stars, stickers and treasure

    Stars for every stage, stickers for the sticker book, a badge for each new level and a treasure chest at the end of every level.

My path: a board-game map with numbered stages, Happi and a treasure chest on a beach
My path
Level up screen with three stars, a new badge and a treasure chest waiting on the map
Level up!
The sticker book with stickers collected and locked ones still to find
Sticker book

Truly bilingual

English or French, all the way through

Everything follows the EN / FR switch: screens, games, answers and narration. French means French only, with Canadian conventions and a Canadian French voice first.

Parents can turn on “Bilingual help” to show the other language in small type under titles and questions. It’s off by default, so your child is never mixed up.

The Languages world adds a gentle start in the other language: French words for English speakers, English words for French speakers.

Happi the Lion reading a picture book
Phonics game in English: read the word “bell”, then tap its picture
In English
The same phonics game in French: find the word you hear
En français

☀️ Today with Happi

A short guided session every day

One tap on “Today with Happi” starts a little plan made from your child’s own games: a reading or writing game, a math game, then something fun to create, explore or think about. Finish all three and Happi hands out bonus stars, once a day.

Today with Happi: Happi says let’s play 3 games together, with Words, Telling time and Seasons & weather

For parents

You stay in charge, behind the parent gate

Grown-up tools live in a separate parent area that children can’t open by accident.

Parent area, Progress: this week’s minutes per day, right on the first try, stages passed and time in each world

  • Weekly report

    Days played and minutes, right on the first try, stages and levels passed, time per world, what got better, what still needs practice and one idea to try together.

  • Choose activities

    Every child sees games for their age. Add or hide any activity; added games start at the nearest level.

  • Play-time settings

    Set a daily limit of 15, 30 or 45 minutes, or “Learn first, then play”.

  • Parent lock

    Set a 4-digit PIN. Without one, grown-ups answer a multiplication written in words.

  • Several children

    Each child has their own profile, avatar, progress and stickers on the same device.

  • Happi listens

    An optional reading-aloud helper. It follows along while your child reads, using the device’s offline speech recognition. Nothing is recorded or sent. Off unless you turn it on.

Privacy promise

HAPPI KIDS collects no data. None.

  • No account, no sign-in, no email address.
  • Names, progress and drawings stay on your device. We never see them.
  • No ads, no tracking, no analytics.
  • Happi listens uses your device’s offline speech recognition. Nothing is recorded or sent.
  • The app only downloads new games and stories. It never sends anything about your child.
  • Tips go through the App Store or Google Play. We never see your payment details.
Read the full privacy policy
Happi the Lion giving a thumbs up

Screenshots

A look inside the app

Real screenshots of HAPPI KIDS in English.

  • HAPPI KIDS home screen with nine learning worlds
    Home: pick a world
  • Phonics: read a word, then tap its picture
    Phonics
  • Read to Happi: a decodable book page to read aloud
    Read to Happi
  • Trace: follow the arrows to write a letter
    Trace
  • Math game: an addition with pictures to count
    Adding & taking away
  • Coins: find the right Canadian coin
    Coins
  • Map of Canada: put each province in its place
    Map of Canada
  • Feelings: how does someone in a little story feel?
    Feelings
  • Draw: a crayon drawing of a sun, a house and a rainbow
    Draw
  • The avatar maker with hair, clothes and colours to choose
    My avatar
  • How to play: a short demo shows each new game
    How to play
  • My path: the board-game map of stages and treasure
    My path

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How much does HAPPI KIDS cost?

Nothing. HAPPI KIDS is free for every family: no ads, no subscription, nothing to unlock.

What ages is it for?

Children aged 3 to 10. Each game starts at a level that fits your child’s age, and you can add games outside their age range from the parent area.

Which devices does it work on?

iPad, iPhone, Android tablets and Android phones. The app always plays in landscape.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Everything built into the app works offline. When the device is online, HAPPI KIDS downloads new games, stories and pictures.

Which languages are available?

English and French, with Canadian conventions. Switch at any time with the EN / FR button, and turn on “Bilingual help” in the parent area if you’d like the other language in small type.

What data does the app collect?

None. There’s no account, no ads, no analytics and no tracking. Everything your family creates stays on your device. Read the privacy policy.

How do tips work?

Tips are optional. They’re offered only in the parent area, behind the parent gate, and are paid through the App Store or Google Play. A tip unlocks nothing: the app is the same for every family.

Can several children use it?

Yes. Each child gets their own profile, avatar, progress and stickers on the same device.

When can we download it?

Soon. HAPPI KIDS is coming to the App Store and Google Play. This page will link to the stores as soon as it’s available.

Happi the Lion waving goodbye

Questions or ideas?

We’d love to hear from you. Write to us any time.

info@happisoft.ca

HAPPI KIDS is published by HAPPISOFT, Canada.