Mentava
Is my child ready?

Faster learning. Fewer battles. Better time together.

Go from zero to reading books in 15-30 minutes/day. Literacy software designed for preschoolers, a coach on call, and nobody in your house has to be the teacher.

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Real Mentava readers
Early literacy software that works
Post by Ilya Sukhar on X: “I was skeptical paying 500/mo for an app but it appears Mentava … works.” 74.9K views

“I was skeptical paying 500/mo for an app but it appears Mentava … works.”

Ilya Post by Nolan Church on X: “Mentava was the best money we spent in 2025. My 1st grader and kindergartner are the best readers in their class. The credit goes to Mentava.”

“My 1st grader and kindergartner are the best readers in their class.”

Nolan Post by Byrne Hobart on X: “In about a week and a half he's gone from not recognizing most letters to reading three-letter words pretty reliably.”

“In about a week and a half he's gone from not recognizing most letters to reading three-letter words pretty reliably.”

Byrne Post by Nat Eliason on X: “I know Mentava is doing something right because the girls immediately request it after breakfast, even on the weekends, and have started arguing over who gets to do it first.”

“the girls immediately request it after breakfast, even on the weekends”

Nat Post by Steven Salz on X: “seen more progress in 1 week with my daughter than ~6 months of kindergarten”

“seen more progress in 1 week with my daughter than ~6 months of kindergarten”

Steven Post by Pranay Srinivasan on X: “Your app has been transformational for my 5 year old; reading skills jumped a grade in a month of using it and he's severely ADHD”

“reading skills jumped a grade in a month of using it”

Pranay Post by Charlie Bleecker on X: “I’m not sure who loves this app more, me or my 3yo. We’ve been using it a week, he asks for his ‘reading pad’ at least twice a day, then cheers as if we’ve just given him candy.”

“I’m not sure who loves this app more, me or my 3yo.”

Charlie Post by Scott Phillips on X: “Mentava is $500/month but totally worth it btw”

“Mentava is $500/month but totally worth it btw”

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$500/mo · free 14-day trial

Take the 2-minute readiness check Our results

Watch them read

This is what thirty minutes a day sounds like.

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Day 1: Learning letter soundsReal Mentava reader · tap to play with sound
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First sounds into a first wordReal Mentava reader · tap to play with sound
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A full sentence, unassistedReal Mentava reader · tap to play with sound
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Vowel teams and ambiguous pronunciationsReal Mentava reader · tap to play with sound
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The parent outcome

A reading plan you don’t have to invent—or teach.

Mentava combines structured software and an on-call coach so your child can practice independently while you stay the parent.

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We provide the sequence

No lesson planning, curriculum research, or wondering what to teach next.

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Your child does the work

Short, focused daily sessions built around active practice—not passive entertainment.

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A coach helps you adjust

Get guidance when motivation, pacing, or a difficult skill gets in the way.

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So easy even a preschooler can teach itReal Mentava learners · tap to play with sound
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The Mentava Parent app

Personalized coaching to get you unstuck

Message us directly in the parent app, 24/7. Ask a question, share a win, or get help when your child gets stuck. We respond as quickly as we can.

This is a separate app for parents, available on iOS and Android after you enroll. Your child learns in the Mentava iPad app; you use the parent app to stay in touch with our team.

Mentava Parent app conversation: a parent asks the support team about moving their child from letter sounds to blending.
Your questions, straight to our team.

How it works

Learning to read has two steps.

  1. Memorize letter sounds.

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  2. Learn to blend them into words.

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Mentava’s program prepares kids to independently read simple books like Green Eggs and Ham or the Elephant and Piggie series.

The program
120 levelsabout 2,500 activities
1 level a day
≈ 4 months
2 days per level
≈ 8 months

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The three questions we get most

Answered by parents, not by us.

Is $500/month worth it?A parent says they were skeptical about paying for an app but found that Mentava works.
Will I have to teach?Sara Mauskopf says she does not have to learn to teach phonics and her son happily uses Mentava
Does it actually work?Nolan Church says his first grader and kindergartner are the best readers in their classes and credits Mentava
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What parents keep telling us.

Matt Quinn says his three-year-old read American bison at breakfast: I’m shook. Kudos to Mentava. A parent shares their son asking: Dada before work can we play the cow sound game. Erik Newton says learning together was awesome and cuddly; the hardest part was getting Romy to put it down. Chris Haga writes: we absolutely love mentava. Adam Van Ymeren praises Mentava as actual education and says you can feel the thought and care in the curriculum. Roberto Medri says his three-year-old mastered b and d after a software update and gained confidence. A parent says their sons love Mentava and finds it more effective than their in-person tutor. Erik Newton says they use Mentava for reading; Joe Wilkinson replies that they use it too and are loving it. A parent says their three-year-old went from separate letter sounds to blending two letters in an afternoon. Vince Boley says: As a parent and teacher I’m seriously impressed. It’s explicit, engaging, colorful and fun. A parent writes: Wow Niels, amazing product. I am blown away. Bravo. Leo’s parent says he has made tremendous progress and his teacher wants to offer Mentava to the whole classroom. A parent says their daughter now reads six- and seven-letter words and tries to read every word she sees. Manue says their five-year-old has used Mentava daily for a month and the progress is incredible. A parent says: She’s so proud of her progress. Me even more so. Great product. A parent calls Mentava a game-changer for teaching their four-year-old to read and describes remarkable progress. A parent thanks Mentava for sparking a passion for reading and inspiring their daughter to teach friends at daycare. Alexander writes: Ahhh introducing serif fonts is brilliant. Matt Quinn shares his two-year-old reading: Magic is real. He says their pediatrician gasped and asked for a referral. Nick Robinson says they read the book every night and his daughter has made outstanding progress. A parent shares a photo of a child reading the Mentava book and calls it a top-three book for their child. Nat Eliason shares a photo reading with his children: Mornings with Mentava.
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Who it’s for

A strong fit starts with the child—and the household.

See the expected readiness, routine, parent involvement, and situations where Mentava may not be the right next step.

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Straightforward pricing

$500/month

Software, curriculum, progress guidance, and an on-call coach. Free 14-day trial after the readiness check.

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