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Words with Toddlers

A Rust-based learning app for children. Because even toddlers deserve well-engineered software.

RustSwiftEducationGame
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What It Is

An educational typing application for young children, available on desktop (macOS, Windows, Linux via Rust/Iced) and iOS (SwiftUI). Two learning modes help kids build vocabulary from Pre-K through 6th grade.

Game Modes

  • Discovery Mode — free typing with colorful, oversized letters. Every keypress is a win
  • Challenge Mode — grade-level word challenges with adaptive difficulty that grows with the child

Word Lists

Built on proven educational vocabulary:

  • Dolch sight words — the most common words in children’s books
  • Fry vocabulary — high-frequency words organized by grade level
  • Coverage from Pre-K through 6th grade

Features

  • Text-to-speech pronunciation for every word
  • Toddler-safe design — escape-key exit, guided access support
  • Cross-platform — Rust/Iced on desktop, SwiftUI on iOS

Why Rust

We wanted to explore Rust for application development beyond systems programming. A children’s learning app was the perfect candidate — performance guarantees mean smooth animations and responsive interactions, even on older hardware.